RANGE QUALIFICATION TEST



Hopkinton Sportsman’s Association

RANGE QUALIFICATION TEST

NAME _________________________________________ DATE _______________

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ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________

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CITY/TOWN _________________________________________________________________

STATE _____________ ZIP CODE _______________________________________

TELEPHONE ( ) __________________________

QUALIFIED FOR INDOOR RANGE PISTOL:

CF SLOW FIRE __________ CF TIMED FIRE __________ CF RAPID FIRE __________

RF SLOW FIRE __________ RF TIMED FIRE ___________ RF RAPID FIRE _________

OUTDOOR RANGE ONLY ___________

ACCESS KEY # ____________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RANGE RULES AND WILL ABIDE BY THEM. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT IF I BREAK ANY OF THESE RULES I MAY LOSE MY CLUB MEMBERSHIP.

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SIGNATURE AND HSA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

UPDATED 22 APRIL 2001

GENERAL QUESTIONS

PART I: Only ONE of the answers is correct. You are to circle the letter next to the correct answer.

1. On removing any firearm from your vehicle or when removing firearms from their cases, pistol box, or container, you should…

A. be sure the safety is applied.

B. check to make sure the gun is unloaded, the action is kept open and if possible, magazine removed.

C. point the firearm is a safe direction and pull the trigger to see if it is empty.

2. On shooting any firearm, if the recoil and noise seems much weaker than normal, you should…

A. fire another shot to see if the gun is okay.

B. have someone else shoot the firearm.

C. before firing again, check the gun for a bore obstruction.

3. Which is NOT one of the three primary NRA safety rules while handling a gun?

A. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

B. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot

C. Always keep the safety on if the gun is loaded.

4. On the range, loaded pistols and rifles must always…

A. have the action open.

B. have the safety on.

B. be pointed no higher than the target.

5. What should you do when you find that the range was not cleaned by the person using it before you?

A. Leave the mess and report it to a Club Officer or Director.

B. Clean up the mess and report it to a Club Officer or Director.

C. Clean your own mess and leave the rest for the cleaning service.

HANDGUN QUESTIONS

1. During a firing sequence, you hear the command “Cease Fire”, you should…

A. complete the shot that you started, then unload your gun.

B. take your finger off the trigger and follow the directions of the Range Officer or evaluate the safety violation yourself if one is not present.

C. look around to see who called “Cease Fire”.

2. When you have the correct 6 o'clock sight picture you see…

A. the top of the front sight level with the top of the rear sight, exactly in the center of the notch, with the bullseye directly above the front sight.

B. the top of the front sight barely showing in the bottom of the rear notch, with the bullseye exactly on top of the rear sight.

C. the top of the front sight level with the top of the rear sight, exactly in the center of the notch, centered in the middle of the bullseye.

3. The FIRST thing to do when picking up a handgun is…

A. make sure the safety is ON.

B. open the action and make certain the gun is unloaded.

C. with your finger away from the trigger, point the muzzle in a safe direction.

4. The basic rule for sight adjustment is to always…

A. move the rear sight in the opposite direction you want to move your shots.

B. move the front sight in the direction that you want to move your shots.

C. move the rear sight in the direction that you want to move your shots.

5. Taking aim on a target with a handgun…

A. you should start with the gun pointing straight up and then come down on the target for better accuracy.

B. you should start with the gun pointing down and come up to the target.

C. can be done whatever way is easiest for you.

PART II: True and False. The letters “T” and “F” have been placed before each of the following statements. Circle the letter “T” if the statement is true, "F” if the statement is false.

T F 1. The .22 caliber long rifle cartridge, when fired, is dangerous to distances of over a mile.

T F 2. If your bullets are striking to the left of the bullseye, move

the rear sight to the left in order to hit the bullseye.

T F 3. It is okay to shoot heavy grease or any foreign matter out of a gun, as long as it’s not too far from the muzzle.

T F 4. Handguns must be holstered or carried unloaded in a case, except when on the firing line.

T F 5. I can practice “action shooting” at any time after I get qualified on the range.

RIFLE QUESTIONS

PART I: Three answers are listed below each question. Only ONE of the three is correct. You are to circle the letter “A”, “B”, or “C” opposite the correct answer to the question.

1. The part of the rifle that holds the extra cartridges and feeds them into the action is the…

A. receiver.

B. magazine.

C. bolt.

2. A common cause of a rifle barrel bursting is…

A. firing when the barrel is hot.

B. lack of oil in the bore.

C. an obstruction in the bore.

3. The action of a rifle should be kept open, except…

A. when the gun is stored.

B. when ready to fire.

C. when handing it to another person.

4. When handling any firearm, it should be treated…

A. as a loaded firearm until you have put the safety on.

B. as a loaded firearm until you have proven otherwise.

B. as a loaded firearm until you are told otherwise.

5. Which is the safest backstop?

A. A forest.

B. A large body of water.

C. A hillside free of rocks.

6. When carrying a gun in the field, a good rule regarding the trigger finger is to…

A. keep it out of the trigger guard.

B. not to be concerned if safety is on.

B. carefully keep it on the trigger, applying no pressure.

7. After cleaning the gun, …

A. all metal parts should be well greased.

B. rags should be placed in the muzzle to keep the moisture out.

C. all metal parts should be lightly oiled.

PART II: True and False. The letters “T” and “F” have been placed before each of the following statements. Circle the letter “T” if the statement is true, "F” if the statement is false.

T F 1. The important parts related to loading, firing, and ejecting the

cartridge are called the action.

T F 2. It is safe to assume that a mechanical safety will keep the gun from firing.

T F 3. Before crossing a fence, the gun should always be unloaded.

T F 4. The most important consideration in carrying a gun is to keep the

muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

T F 5. The fore-end is the place the bullet comes out of the barrel.

T F 6. The reason for the good safety record of the shooting sports is

constant attention to the safety rules.

SHOTGUN QUESTIONS

PART I: Three answers are listed below each question. Only ONE of the three is correct. You are to circle the letter “A”, “B”, or “C” opposite the correct answer to the question.

1. Keeping the gun unloaded and the action open until ready to fire will…

A. cause the gun to collect dust.

B. result in more accurate shots.

C. prevent the possibility of the gun being fired accidentally.

2. Always keep the muzzle pointed…

A. in the air, except when at the firing station.

B. anywhere. The action is open and the gun is safe.

C. in a safe direction.

3. The shot formation as it travels through the air is called the…

A. velocity.

B. trajectory.

C. pattern.

4. If the shotgun action is closed, you should assume the gun to be…

A. loaded.

B. empty with the safety on.

C. safe to handle.

5. Except for the .410, shotgun gauge is determined by…

A. the diameter of the bore in millimeters.

B. the number of lead balls of bore diameter which would weight one pound.

C. the number of lead balls that would hit inside a 30 inch circle at 25

yards.

6. The choke of a shotgun determines…

A. the length of pull.

B. how much the shotgun will recoil.

C. the effective range of the shot pattern.

PARTII: True and False. The letters “T” and “F” have been placed before each of the following statements. Circle the letter “T” if the statement is true, "F” if the statement is false.

T F 1. When carrying a shotgun in the field, the shooter should remember to use the safety if the gun has one.

T F 2. Any size shot is okay to use on the skeet range.

T F 3. It’s okay to shoot toward someone in the distance, the small shot can only break clay targets.

T F 4. Shotguns should always have the action closed to keep dirt and debris from getting into the chamber.

INDOOR RANGE QUESTIONS

PART I: Only ONE of the answers is correct. You are to circle the correct answer to the question.

1. Which type of center fire cartridges are NOT ALLOWED to be used on the indoor Range?

A. Hollow nose

B. Jacketed

B. Rifle

2. The indoor range backstop is designed to handle center fire bullets using which length target carriers?

A. 20”

B. 30”

C. 36”

3. What is the maximum velocity of handgun center fire ammunition allowed on the indoor range?

A. Limited to factory handgun loads or equivalent reload.

B. 1000 FPS

C. 1500 FPS

4. What accessories will I need to shoot on the Indoor Range?

A. Eye protection and ear protection.

B. Ear protection and a target carrier.

C. Eye protection, ear protection, and target carrier.

5. Shooters are responsible for cleaning up…

A. their own brass and used targets when finished.

B. all of the brass and any used targets and trash.

C. the entire range when finished.

6. Using standard equipment, what types of firearms are allowed to be used on the Indoor Range?

A. All handguns, .22 cal. rifles, and airguns.

B. Centerfire (except rifle cartridge) and rimfire handguns, .22 cal. rimfire rifles.

C. Centerfire (except rifle cartridge) and rimfire handguns, .22 cal. rimfire rifles and airguns.

7. What condition must I leave the range in before I leave?

A. Just like it was when I arrived.

B. I must clean up the range, including: sweep the floor; put only brass cases in the “brass bucket”; put dirt and other waste in the trash barrel; empty the trash if full; make sure the lights are out, vent fan is off, and the door is locked shut after exiting.

C. At our club, the cleaning service takes care of the cleanup. Just pick up your brass.

PART II: Fill in the blanks.

1. What is the abbreviation FPS? _______________________________________________

2. All targets must be posted at the ____________________________________________

3. Center fire shooting must be done from the __________________________________ position only.

4. Semi-automatic handguns will be loaded with no more than ___________ rounds.

5. I may have __________ guest(s) on the firing line with me on the indoor range.

PART III: True and False. The letters “T” and “F” have been placed before each of the following statements. Circle the letter “T” if the statement is true, "F” if the statement is false.

T F 1. Without the permission of the Board of Directors or Executive Officer, I can only shoot at paper targets.

T F 2. From the 50 foot firing position I can shoot a target on the carrier

at 25 feet or any distance I choose.

T F 3. If I want to shoot from the 7 yard firing line and another club

member would like to shoot from the 50 foot firing line. If I was

using the range first, the other club member would have to wait

until I finished shooting at 7 yards.

T F 4. NRA instructors, Range Officers, Club Officers, or members of the

Board of Directors have the right to inspect my ammunition.

T F 5. Shooters under 18 years of age can use the range if qualified,

without adult supervision.

T F 6. It's okay to handle your firearm when the request to make the

range safe is called, so long as you don't load the gun.

T F 7. You must use your access card to “log out” from the range when you are done.

T F 8. The ventilation fan is only used during times of heavy range use.

T F 9. The black dirt on the range floor is actually unburned gun powder.

T F 10. Aluminum and steel casings should be discarded in the waste barrel.

OUTDOOR RANGE QUESTIONS

PART I: True and False. The letters “T” and “F” have been placed before each of the following statements. Circle the letter “T” if the statement is true, "F” if the statement is false.

T F 1. It’s okay, if no one is around, to shoot from behind the firing line

to get a longer distance to the target.

T F 2. It's okay to shoot across the range in a diagonal manner, up to 10 firing points, to increase the range to the target.

T F 3. The holes in the range roof and in the wooden beams are not bullet

holes but were caused by termites.

T F 4. It is necessary to make the range safe with all shooters before you go downrange to post a target.

T F 5. It's okay to shoot tin cans or glass bottles on weekdays.

T F 6. It's okay to shoot center fire firearms on Sunday before 9:00 AM.

T F 7. When someone is downrange posting a target, it's okay to adjust your sights, as long as your firearm is unloaded,

T F 8. Combat style shooting is allowed on the range.

T F 9. If the range is tied up by an official shoot, it's okay to take your

rifle or pistol into the woods and shoot.

T F 10. Rapid fire is done only for NRA competition or practice for NRA

competition.

T F 11. Sustained rapid fire and automatic fire is allowed on the range.

T F 12. If I fire over the backstop, by accident, there is nothing to worry

about, because the bullet can’t reach any populated area.

T F 13. It is your duty to have your club membership card on your person

while shooting.

T F 14. It's okay to bring beer on the range, for when you get thirsty while shooting.

T F 15. A bullet should be fired from any position, at any target, so as to impact in the lower half of the backstop.

PART II: Three answers are listed below each question. Only ONE of the three is correct. You are to circle the letter “A”, “B”, or “C” opposite the correct answer to the question.

1. From the prone position, shooting at 50 yards, the target should be posted on the target frame at which height?

A. Bottom of frame.

B. So that the bullet will strike the lower half of the backstop.

C. Top of frame.

2. The only authorized targets, unless approved by the Board of Directors or Executive officer, are…

A. cans.

B. paper.

C. bottles.

3. I will dispose of dud ammunition by…

A. throwing it in the waste barrel.

B. putting it in the DUD BOX.

C. leaving it where it falls on the range.

4. Who is responsible for emptying the trash barrels when full?

A. The cleaning service.

B. Club work parties empty the barrels.

C. Whoever uses the range.

5. Handgun shooting at 25 yards…

A. requires a different target holder than is used for prone rifle shooting.

B. can be done using the standard target holder.

C. is not allowed.

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