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1.  The designated Range Safety Officer is:

a.  The first person to shoot at the range unless otherwise designatedb.  The shooter with the least experiencec.  None of the above

2.  The Range Safety Officer is responsible for:

a.  Maintaining a safe shooting environment for the shootersb.  Designating the range “hot” and “cold”c.   Requesting assistance of the Great Guns’ staff if there is a problemd.  All of the above

3.  Shooting is to be done only:

a.  During Great Guns’ open hours of operationb.  When the range is declared “hot”c.  Once everyone at the range understands the rules and shooting safety.d.  All of the above

4.  Shooters should attempt to shoot and set their targets:

a.  Higher than horizontalb.  Lower than horizontalc.  As horizontal as possibled.  Not important so long as you’re shooting down range

5.  A “hot range” means:

a.  Shooting is allowed downrangeb.  Shooting is not allowed downrangec.  The temperature is warm outside at the ranged.  All of the above

6.  What are the procedures for a “Cease Fire”?

a.  Stop shooting and unload your gunb.  Set your gun on the shooting bench  with the action openc.  Relay the cease fire commandd.  Step away from the shooting benche.  All of the above

7.  Which is not a general NRA gun safety rule?

a.       ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe directionb.      ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shootc.       ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to used.      SOMETIMES point the gun in an unsafe direction

8.       Which rules are NRA usage and handling rules for a gun?

a.  Know your target and what is beyond.b.  Be sure the gun is safe to operate.c.  Know how to use the gun safely.d.  Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.e.  Wear eye and ear protection.f.  NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.g.  Store guns so they are NOT accessible to unauthorized persons.h.  Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.i.  All of the above

9.   A “cold range” means:

a.  No shooting is allowed on the rangeb.  There may be people downrangec.  Shooters may not approach the shooting benchesd.  A Great Guns Employee must approve shooting to commence if the person cannot be found who made the range colde.  All of the above 

10.   Target standards (frames) should be __________ after use:

a.  Left downrangeb.  Stripped of paper targets and returned to the stack in the shelterc.  Taken homed.  Broken

11.   Spent cartridges should be:

a.  Left on the rangeb.  Thrown away or taken home for reloadingc.  Moved so that no one will slip on themd.  None of the above

12.   Pistol and small bore ranges are approved for the following:

a.  Pistol, shotgun, and rimfire riflesb.  All gunsc.  Only high power rifle roundsd.  Only shotgun rounds

13.   High Power ranges are approved for the following:

a.  Any rifle, pistol, or shotgun with a bullet size no greater than .50”b.  No gunsc.  Cannonsd.  None of the above

14.   Proper eye and ear protection must be worn:

a.  Neverb.  Whenever you are inside the clubhousec.  Whenever the range is “hot” by all people at or near the ranged.  None of the above

15.   The targets approved for shooting on the ranges are:

a.  Bottlesb.  Anythingd.   Paper targets affixed to the target standard (frame)

16.   In order to shoot at the Action range you must

a.  Have approval from Great Gunsb.  Move as closely as possible to the back berm for your disciplinec.  Practice safe shooting practicesd.  Leave the range as you found ite.  All of the above

17.   Parking is to be done:

a.  On the roadb.  Next to the road, but not down the grade to the rangec.  Down the grade right next to the shelterd.  downrange

Shotgun Ranges18.   On the five stand, skeet, sporting clays, and doubles trap ranges, only _____ shells are allowed in your gun at one time.

a.  1b.  2c.  3d.  4

19.   On the singles trap ranges, only _____ shells are allowed in your gun at one time:

a.  1b.  2c.  3d.  4

20.   You should never load your gun until:

a.  Your gun is on the premisesb.  You are at the shooting station, ready to shoot, and your gun is pointed downrangec.  You are in the clubhoused.  Never

21.   When carrying your gun the action should be:

a.  Open, so that everyone knows that it is unloadedb.  Closed, so that no one knows that it is unloadedc.  Loadedd.  None of the above

22.   Allowable shot size is:

a.  7.5 to 9b.  BBc.  2 to 12d.  Nothing smaller than Buck Shot

23.   If a clay target machine is broken, you should not:

a.  Try to fix it regardless of the dangerb.  Notify a range employeec.  Move to the next station and come back when it is fixed

24.   Alcohol is:

a.  Not to be consumed before shootingb.  Not allowed on the rangec.  Dangerous when mixed with shootingd.  All of the above

Upland Hunting25.   If checked by a game warden, what proves that you have permission to hunt on the preserve:

a.  Your wordb.  A receipt dated the day of your huntc.  Your buddy’s word

26.   What birds can be shot during your hunt?

a.  Any birds that were purchased and are on your receiptb.  Rooster pheasantsc.  Hen pheasantsd.  Chukare.  Eagles

27.   Hunters may:

a.  Roam onto adjacent properties huntingb.  Disregard Hunter’s Safety program criteriac.  Shoot hen pheasants that were paid for and releasedd.  Drink alcohol before or during the hunt

28.   Hunters may NOT use the following weapons for hunting:

a.  12 gauge shotgunb.  .410 shotgunc.  Falconryd.  Rifles and pistols

29.   Hunters should do the following with their killed game:

a.  Leave them in the fieldb.  Clean them and litter the waste in the fieldc.  Clean them and properly dispose of the wasted.  None of the above

Archery30.   Bows should:

a.  Only be drawn pointed down rangeb.  Only be used with target tipped arrowsc.  Be inspected before use to ensure proper working orderd.  All of the above