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. [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 2. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] During a cease-fire, you may handle an unloaded firearm. True False HintI.C.12 3. [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 4. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] If a firearm fails to fire, the shooter must keep it pointed down-range at the impact berm for at least 30 seconds before any other action may be taken. True, because there may be dangerous situation such as squib load or a hang-fire. False, it’s probably just a dud round and not dangerous. HintI.C.24 5. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] 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? 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. HintI.C.4 6. [Range-Specific Rules – 100 Yard (Barnes) Range] On the 100-yard (Barnes) range, the shooting lanes to the left of the orange poles may only be used for: 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 HintIV.B.2 7. [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 8. [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 9. [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 10. [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 11. [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 12. [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 13. [Range-Specific Rules - 50 Yard (Pistol) Range] 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. True False HintIV.A.5 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] 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 16. [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 17. [Range-Specific Rules – Trap Range] Slugs may be fired at the trap range. True False HintIV.D.4 18. [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 19. [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 20. [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 21. [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 22. [Range-Specific Rules – 200 Yard Range] The 200-yard range may be used to sight-in firearms. True False HintIV.C.15 23. [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 24. [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 25. [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 26. [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 27. [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 28. [Black Powder Rules] During a cease-fire, all muzzleloaders, whether pistol or rifle, must: Have an empty chamber indicator (ECI) inserted in the muzzle Be in an upright position Be pointed down-range with the muzzle extending beyond the firing line All of the above HintIII.5., III.7, and I.C.10.a 29. [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 30. [Range-Specific Rules - 50 Yard (Pistol) Range] Rifle-caliber handguns are permitted on the 50-yard (pistol) range. True False HintIV.A.2 31. [Range-Specific Rules - Shotgun Patterning Range] Slugs may be fired on the shotgun patterning range. True False HintIV.E.3 32. [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 33. [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 34. [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 35. [Facility Wide - General Range Safety Rules] Under what conditions may you leave a removable magazine inserted in a firearm during a cease-fire? If your action is open and empty chamber indicator (ECI) is inserted If your action is open, empty chamber indicator (ECI) is inserted, and no rounds are present Never HintI.C.10.c Please fill in the comment box below. Time is Up! Time's up
