Welcome to the Associated Gun Clubs Range Rules Quiz!

AGC Range Rules (Updated Jan 21, 2020)

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1. 
Under what conditions may a guest shoot by themselves? Hint: Range Rule I.B.5

2. 
On the 200-yard range, moveable shooting benches must be positioned so the front legs are at the forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.2

3. 
The 200-yard range may be used to sight-in firearms. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.15

4. 
Eye and ear protection are required on or near active firing lines, except at the pellet and archery ranges. Hint: Range Rule I.C.2.a

5. 
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

6. 
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

7. 
During a cease-fire, you may handle an unloaded firearm. Hint: Range Rule I.C.12

8. 
On the trap range, how many guests may a badge-holder have on the firing line firing sequentially? Hint: Range Rule I.B.6

9. 
Slugs may be fired on the shotgun patterning range. Hint: Range Rule IV.E.3

10. 
Rifle-caliber handguns are permitted on the 50-yard (pistol) range. Hint: Range Rule IV.A.2

11. 
During a cease-fire, all muzzleloaders, whether pistol or rifle, must: Hint: Range Rule III.5., III.7, and I.C.10.a

12. 
Any target on any target frame must be positioned so all rounds, shot from any firearm: Hint: Range Rule II.A.1

13. 
The firing line in the bench-rest area -- lanes 91 to 100 on the 100-yard (Barnes) range -- is defined as: Hint: Range Rule I.C.21

14. 
Under what conditions may you leave a removable magazine inserted in a firearm during a cease-fire? Hint: Range Rule I.C.10.c

15. 
On the trap range, what size shot may be used? Hint: Range Rule IV.D.3

16. 
Rifles and handguns are allowed on the 100-yard (Barnes) range, but shotguns are not. Hint: Range Rule IV.B.1

17. 
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

18. 
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

19. 
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

20. 
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

21. 
Slugs may be fired at the trap range. Hint: Range Rule IV.D.4

22. 
It is OK if an empty cartridge remains in the chamber/cylinder/fixed magazine during a cease-fire. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10

23. 
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

24. 
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

25. 
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

26. 
If I leave the firing line but plan to return to continue shooting, I can leave my firearm loaded. Hint: Range Rule I.C.4

27. 
On the 50-yard (pistol) range, if using an AGC-owned frame, you must use a target with a single centered aiming point, centered in the frame. Hint: Range Rule IV.A.5

28. 
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

29. 
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns are allowed on the 200-yard range. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.1

30. 
Targets and target frames must not be capable of deflecting a projectile in an unsafe direction. Hint: Range Rule I.C.27

31. 
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

32. 
A firearm may be removed from or inserted into a case only when the line is hot. Hint: Range Rule I.C.12

33. 
Which of the following are included in AGC's cardinal rules of gun safety? Hint: Range Rule I.A.1-4

34. 
Which statement is correct for shooting .22 pellets on the indoor pellet range? Hint: Range Rule IV.G.4

35. 
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