AGC Range Rules (Updated Jan 21, 2020) Click the link above to view the Range Rules. The hints below each question shows you the referenced range rule the question is based on. 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. First and Last Name Gun Club E-mail address 1. [Facility Wide - Administrative Rules] When I bring guests to the 50-yard (pistol) range, 100-yard (Barnes) range, or 200-yard range, we can shoot in different lanes. True False HintI.B.6 2. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] Eye and ear protection are required on or near active firing lines, except at the pellet and archery ranges. True False HintI.C.2.a 3. [Range-Specific Rules – 200 Yard Range] Rifles, shotguns, and handguns are allowed on the 200-yard range. True False HintIV.C.1 4. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] You may bring a muzzle-loading firearm to the range with powder and projectile in the bore if the percussion cap is removed or there is no powder in a pan of a flintlock. True False HintI.C.10.d 5. [Facility Wide - Administrative Rules] 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. True False HintI.B.1, 1.B.1.A 6. [Targets – Steel Targets] You must display your named yellow badge with certification sticker in addition to your range badge when shooting at steel targets. True False HintII.B.2 7. [Facility Wide - Cardinal Rules of Gun Safety] Which of the following are included in AGC's cardinal rules of gun safety? 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 HintI.A.1-4 8. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] 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? Yes No HintI.C.10.c 9. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] The use of an empty chamber indicator (ECI) during a cease-fire is exempt on the trap range and for muzzle-loading firearms. True False HintI.C.3.d 10. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] While you are at your firing position, you notice that the shooter next to you consistently has their firearm pointed at you and others (flagging) when loading/unloading. What do you do? 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. HintI.C.1 11. [Facility Wide - Administrative Rules] Under what conditions may a guest shoot by themselves? 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. HintI.B.5 12. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] Targets and target frames must not be capable of deflecting a projectile in an unsafe direction. True False HintI.C.27 13. [Range-Specific Rules – 200 Yard Range] 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. True False HintIV.C.2 14. [Range-Specific Rules – 100 Yard (Barnes) Range] On the 100-yard (Barnes) range, moveable shooting benches must be positioned so the front legs are at the forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad. True False HintIV.B.5 15. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] When casing or uncasing a firearm while on the concrete pad, the muzzle must remain pointed down-range. True False HintI.C.13 16. [Range-Specific Rules – Trap Range] When shooting handicaps for trap, shooters may shoot from a staggered position not to exceed: 2 yards 4 yards 6 yards HintIV.D.6 17. [Targets – General Requirements] Any target on any target frame must be positioned so all rounds, shot from any firearm: Hit either the impact berm or anywhere on the hill in the woods Hit the impact area Hit anywhere down-range away from any and all shooters HintII.A.1 18. [Range-Specific Rules – 100 Yard (Barnes) Range] Rifles and handguns are allowed on the 100-yard (Barnes) range, but shotguns are not. True False HintIV.B.1 19. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] If a cease-fire is called and you cannot make your firearm safe for any reason, you should: 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 HintI.C.10 and Cease Fire Script 20. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] During a cease-fire, you may handle an unloaded firearm. True False HintI.C.12 21. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] During a cease-fire, a removable magazine can remain in the firearm as long as an empty chamber indicator (ECI) is visible. True False HintI.C.10 22. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] When carrying an uncased firearm from place to place, it must be carried muzzle-up, unless it is a break-open shotgun or rifle. True False HintI.C.30 23. [Range-Specific Rules - 50 Yard (Pistol) Range] Rifle-caliber handguns are permitted on the 50-yard (pistol) range. True False HintIV.A.2 24. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] A firearm may be removed from or inserted into a case only when the line is hot. True False HintI.C.12 25. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] It is OK if an empty cartridge remains in the chamber/cylinder/fixed magazine during a cease-fire. True False HintI.C.10 26. [Range-Specific Rules – Trap Range] On the trap range, what size shot may be used? 7 ½, 8, and 9 6, 7 ½, 8, and 9 4 through 9 HintIV.D.3 27. [Facility Wide - Administrative Rules] 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? 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. HintI.B.5 28. [Range-Specific Rules – Indoor Pellet Range] Which statement is correct for shooting .22 pellets on the indoor pellet range? a. 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. HintIV.G.4 29. [Range-Specific Rules – Trap Range] Slugs may be fired at the trap range. True False HintIV.D.4 30. [Range-Specific Rules – 200 Yard Range] 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 and never during shooting of steel targets. True False HintIV.C.12 31. [Range-Specific Rules – Shooting Bay Range] The shooting bays to the right of AGC Lane may not be used by individuals at any time. The shooting bays are for approved, scheduled AGC and club events only. True False HintPolicies and Procedures XXIII 32. [Range-Specific Rules – Trap Range] What is the maximum ammunition velocity allowed on the trap range? 1250 fps 1320 fps 1200 fps HintIV.D.3 33. [Facility Wide - Administrative Rules] On the trap range, how many guests may a badge-holder have on the firing line firing sequentially? One guest Four guests Six guests Any of the above HintI.B.6 34. [Range-Specific Rules - Shotgun Patterning Range] Slugs may be fired on the shotgun patterning range. True False HintIV.E.3 35. [Range-Specific Rules – 100 Yard (Barnes) Range] The 10 rightmost lanes on the 100-yard (Barnes) range (Positions 91-100) are for bench-rest shooting only. True False HintIV.B.3 Please fill in the comment box below. Time is Up! Time's up
