Range Rule Quiz Welcome to the Associated Gun Clubs Range Rules Quiz! AGC Range Rules (Updated Jan 21, 2020) Click the link above to view the Range Rules. Each question includes a hint that shows you the referenced range rule the question is based on. Enter your first and last name, club affiliation, badge number (if you have one), and e-mail address to begin the quiz. Once you submit your quiz, you will receive your score along with all the questions that you answered incorrectly, the answer you provided, and the correct answer. There will also be a link to a certificate to download. If you are taking this quiz as a result of committing a range rule violation; You must achieve at least a 90% score to pass. You have up to three attempts, twenty-four hours apart, giving you the opportunity to study the questions you missed, to pass the quiz online. Test submissions within twenty-four hours of a previous attempt are ignored by this program. Test submissions beyond the third attempt will be ignored and you will be required to take the quiz under RSSOP supervision. Full Name (First, Last) Email Club Badge # 1. It is unacceptable to shoot at any wildlife that enters your line of fire on an AGC range. Hint: Range Rule I.C.18 True False 2. Slugs may be fired at the trap range. Hint: Range Rule IV.D.4 True False 3. If a black powder firearm contains propellant, projectile, or cap, the firearm is considered loaded. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10.d True False 4. Which statement is correct for shooting .22 pellets on the indoor pellet range? Hint: Range Rule IV.G.4 Maximum allowable velocity is 800 fps, and maximum allowable weight is less than 25 grains. Maximum allowable velocity is 1000 fps, and maximum allowable weight is less than 25 grains. 5. It is OK if an empty cartridge remains in the chamber/cylinder/fixed magazine during a cease-fire. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10 True False 6. Targets and target frames must not be capable of deflecting a projectile in an unsafe direction. Hint: Range Rule I.C.27 True False 7. Everyone on the range has an obligation to police their shooting neighbors and help them follow the safety rules. If a polite reminder does not have the desired effect or is poorly received, the violation should be reported to a Range Safety Officer (RSO). Hint: Range Rule I.C.1 True False 8. You are shooting with a guest(s) on the 100-yard (Barnes) range when a cease-fire is called and the line is announced to be “cold.” Before you go down-range to check your target, what should you remind your guest of? Hint: Range Rule I.C.4 They may stay in the firing position and work on their equipment. If they don’t go down-range with you they must stay behind the white line, or completely off the concrete pad, if that is what is announced by the on-duty Range Safety Officer. They can stay at the bench and load magazines. 9. If a cartridge or empty case is in the chamber/cylinder/fixed magazine, or if a removable magazine is inserted, does the AGC consider the firearm loaded? Hint: Range Rule I.C.10.c Yes No 10. Rifle-caliber handguns are permitted on the 50-yard (pistol) range. Hint: Range Rule IV.A.2 True False 11. A firearm may be removed from or inserted into a case only when the line is hot. Hint: Range Rule I.C.12 True False 12. Rifles, shotguns, and handguns are allowed on the 200-yard range. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.1 True False 13. During a cease-fire, you may handle an unloaded firearm. Hint: Range Rule I.C.12 True False 14. When carrying an uncased firearm from place to place, it must be carried muzzle-up, unless it is a break-open shotgun or rifle. Hint: Range Rule I.C.7 True False 15. When I bring guests to the 50-yard (pistol) range, 100-yard (Barnes) range, or 200-yard range, we can shoot in different lanes. Hint: Range Rule I.B.6 True False 16. On the 100-yard (Barnes) range, the shooting lanes to the left of the orange poles may only be used for: Hint: Range Rule IV.B.2 Scheduled club events Any special situation the Range Safety Officer (RSO) on duty finds relevant When opened by the Range Safety Officer (RSO) on duty for overflow of shooters when the right side of the range is full All of the above 17. During a cease-fire, a removable magazine can remain in the firearm as long as an empty chamber indicator (ECI) is visible. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10 True False 18. On the trap range, how many guests may a badge-holder have on the firing line firing sequentially? Hint: Range Rule I.B.6 One guest Four guests Six guests Any of the above 19. You and your guest are shooting on the 100-yard (Barnes) range. You need to use the bathroom and make a phone call. Your guest wants to stay at the firing point with your firearms and keep shooting. Is this OK? Hint: Range Rule I.B.5 No, because guests may shoot only when the badge-holder is present and directly supervising. Yes, because you know the guest is a safe shooter. 20. If I see someone going forward of the firing line while the range is hot, I need to yell “Cease Fire!” Hint: Range Rule I.C.23 True False 21. While you are at your firing position, you notice that the shooter next to you consistently has their firearm pointed at you and/or others (flagging) when loading/unloading. What do you do? Hint: Range Rule I.C.1 Politely inform the neighboring shooter that they are pointing their firearm in an unsafe direction. If they do not stop pointing their firearm at you and others or if the situation escalates, inform the on-duty Range Safety Officer (RSO) Just ignore it. 22. Any target on any target frame must be positioned so all rounds, shot from any firearm: Hint: Range Rule II.A.1 Hit the impact area Hit anywhere down-range away from any and all shooters Hit either the impact berm or anywhere on the hill in the woods 23. On the 200-yard range, people may stay in the pits between ceasefires only during organized shoots/practices under the control of a designated Event/Match Director but never during shooting of steel targets. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.12/13 True False 24. During a cease-fire, all muzzleloaders, whether pistol or rifle, must: Hint: Range Rule III.5., III.7, and I.C.10.a Have an empty chamber indicator (ECI) inserted in the muzzle Racked muzzle up Be pointed down-range with the muzzle extending beyond the firing line All of the above 25. Which of the following are included in AGC's cardinal rules of gun safety? Hint: Range Rule I.A.1-4 Assume every gun is always loaded Never allow the gun to point at anything you do not intend to shoot Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot Be sure of your target and what is beyond it All of the above 26. Under what conditions may a guest shoot by themselves? Hint: Range Rule I.B.5 If a Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on the firing line. If the badge-holder is not on the shooting line but is still within eyesight of their guest. Never. 27. If a cease-fire is called and you cannot make your firearm safe for any reason, you should: Hint: Range Rule I.C.10 and Cease Fire Script Lay the firearm down on the bench and step off the firing line Quickly case the firearm so you can get it off the line before the Range Safety Officer notices Raise your hand and get the attention of the Range Safety Officer to let them know you have a problem 28. You must display your named yellow badge with certification sticker in addition to your range badge when shooting at steel targets. Hint: Range Rule II.B.2 True False 29. The 200-yard range may be used to sight-in firearms. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.15 True False 30. When casing or uncasing a firearm while on the concrete pad, the muzzle must remain pointed down-range. Hint: Range Rule I.C.13 True False 31. During range operations, any directions by Range Safety Officers (RSO), AGC Officers, and/or Shooting Directors/Event Directors are not to be disputed. Badge-holders may contact their club officers for disposition or appeal. Hint: Range Rule I.B.1, 1.B.1.A True False 32. With exception of the bench-rest area on the 100-yard (Barnes) range, the firing line on the 50-yard (pistol), 100-yard (Barnes), and 200-yard ranges are designated as: Hint: Range Rule I.C.21 The beginning of the concrete pad closest to the parking area The yellow line drawn on the concrete floor The forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad 33. What is the maximum ammunition velocity allowed on the trap range? Hint: Range Rule IV.D.3 1250 fps 1320 fps 1200 fps 34. On the trap range, what size shot may be used? Hint: Range Rule IV.D.3 7 ½, 8, and 9 6, 7 ½, 8, and 9 4 through 9 35. When shooting handicaps for trap, shooters may shoot from a staggered position not to exceed: Hint: Range Rule IV.D.6 2 yards 4 yards 6 yards Time's up RSSOP2024-02-02T11:50:50-05:00 Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail