2025 Independent Shooter Recertification Test

2025 Independent Shooter Recertification Test

Please complete this test to verify your knowledge of our range rules and procedures.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Member Number*
Email*
Please click "Next" to begin the test. There is no time limit, and you are welcome to refer back to our range rules and the independent shooter review on our webpage.

You will need a score of 90% in order to pass the test and renew your certification.

Q1. What do red flashing lights mean on our range?*

Cease fire, no firearm handlingThe range is hot; it is safe to shootThere are people down range; it is safe to handle firearmsThere are no range officers on duty; proceed as you wish
Q2. What do green solid lights mean on our range?*

Cease fire, no firearm handlingThe range is hot; it is safe to shootThere are people down range; it is safe to handle firearmsThere are no range officers on duty; proceed as you wish
Q3. When using the range independently, who is responsible for switching the safety lights from red to green on the range?*

The lights don’t need to be used when shooting independently on the rangeAny independent shooter, with no regard for others using the rangeThe Range Officer on dutyThe independent shooter(s), in cooperation with others using the range
Q4. What are the three fundamental rules of firearm safety?*

ALWAYS keep the firearm pointed in a safe directionALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shootALWAYS keep the firearm unloaded until ready to useAll of the above
Q5. When is drawing from a holster permitted on our range?*

Only under the supervision of a range officerOnly by qualified law enforcement officersBy any qualified independent shooterNever
Q6. When is the range normally open? (Pick Two)*

Monday through Saturday, from 10am until 5pmMonday through Saturday, from sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunsetSunday from 9am until 1/2 hour after sunsetSunday, from sunrise until 5pm
Q7. What club activities require the range to be closed? (Pick Two)*

Special club events such as Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays shootsMondays during hunting seasonAnnounced stocking days during hunting seasonSaturdays during the summer
Q8. Who is allowed to accompany and shoot with you under your independent shooter qualification?*

Any senior, associate, sub-senior, or junior members included under your active membershipAny family memberAny fellow club member or prospective memberAny of the above
Q9. When are empty chamber indicators required to be used?*

Anytime a firearm is uncased and not actively in useOnly when a cease fire is calledOnly when there are other people using the rangeOnly when directed by a range officer
Q10. What must be done when a cease fire is called?*

All firearms immediately must be unloaded, made completely safe, and placed down on the bench and a chamber flag installedFinish firing any remaining rounds in a magazine and then step away from the benchContinue shooting on only one half or portion of the rangeAll of the above
Q11. Who is responsible for taking down your targets, cleaning up the range after use, and discarding all trash and spent brass?*

FCF&GPA staff and maintenance workersFCF&GPA Range Officers working the rangeThe other independent shooters staying at the rangeYou
Q12. When arriving on the range, it is important to...*

Start shooting immediately to take advantage of all available timeConfirm that the downrange area is clear of personnel, the impact area of the intended firing point is functional, and the range is, in all respects safeAsk others on the range to leave so that you can fully use itImmediately change the lights to green
Q13. When multiple independent shooters are using the range, it is important to...*

Ignore one another and function independentlyCooperate with each other to ensure the range remains safe and enjoyable for everyoneHave other independent shooters wait in their vehicles so that only one person at a time uses the rangeAllow one person to shoot while another is changing targets so there is no break in the action
Q14. Bird shot or clay target style shotgun shells are allowed on our range?*

TrueFalse
Q15. What is the proper method to sign in when using our range?*

Calling the Rifle/Pistol chairpersonWriting your name and date on a piece of paperUsing our online system via link or QR codeNot signing in at all
Q16. When is pointing a firearm over the berm or aiming intentionally at the ground permitted?*

When your scope is not properly zeroed, and you need to get on paperWhen hunting season is open and there is an animal on the rangeWhen loading/unloading or adjusting your firearm in a restNever
Q17. Eye and ear protection is mandatory for everyone on our range.*

TrueFalse
Q18. Shooting after or during the use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is allowed on our range.*

TrueFalse
Q19. Signing in and displaying your club membership badge while using the range is optional.*

TrueFalse
Q20. Shooters are allowed to bring their own steel targets to shoot at on our range.*

TrueFalse
Q21. A cease fire may be called by anyone on the range at anytime.*

TrueFalse
Q22. Using a firearm with a new optic that hasn’t been bore-sighted is allowed at our range.*

TrueFalse
Q23. Having a firearm loaded is allowed only while on the firing line and while actively using it.*

TrueFalse
Q24. Shooting at a target not aligned with your firing point is allowed as long as it is at a further distance.*

TrueFalse
Q25. Sticker style targets may be attached directly over the 2x4 of the frames.*

TrueFalse
Q26. Knowing your target, what is behind your target, and where your bullet will impact is an important rule of firearm safety.*

TrueFalse
Q27. Shooting at free-standing targets or targets not installed in designated PVC uprights is prohibited at our range.*

TrueFalse
You have reached the end of the test.

Please take this opportunity to check over your answers if you would like.

When you are ready, please click the "Submit" button, and your test will be scored.

You will not be able to change your answers after clicking submit.
Raw Score
Q1 Wrong Answer: What do red flashing lights mean on our range?
Q2 Wrong Answer: What do green solid lights mean on our range?
Q3 Wrong Answer: When using the range independently, who is responsible for switching the safety lights from red to green on the range?
Q4 Wrong Answer: What are the three fundamental rules of firearm safety?
Q5 Wrong Answer: When is drawing from a holster permitted on our range?
Q6 Wrong Answer: When is the range normally open? (Pick Two)
Q7 Wrong Answer: What club activities require the range to be closed? (Pick Two)
Q8 Wrong Answer: Who is allowed to accompany and shoot with you under your independent shooter qualification?
Q9 Wrong Answer: When are empty chamber indicators required to be used?
Q10 Wrong Answer: What must be done when a cease fire is called?
Q11 Wrong Answer: Who is responsible for taking down your targets, cleaning up the range after use, and discarding all trash and spent brass?
Q12 Wrong Answer: When arriving on the range, it is important to...
Q13 Wrong Answer: When multiple independent shooters are using the range, it is important to...
Q14 Wrong Answer: What types of shotgun shells are NOT allowed on our range?
Q15 Wrong Answer: What is the proper method to sign in when using our range?
Q16 Wrong Answer: When is pointing a firearm over the berm or aiming intentionally at the ground permitted?
Q17 Wrong Answer: Eye and ear protection is mandatory for everyone on our range
Q18 Wrong Answer: Shooting after or during the use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is allowed on our range
Q19 Wrong Answer: Signing in and displaying your club membership badge while using the range is optional
Q20 Wrong Answer: Shooters are allowed to bring their own steel targets to shoot at on our range
Q21 Wrong Answer: A cease fire may be called by anyone on the range at anytime
Q22 Wrong Answer: Using a firearm with a new optic that hasn’t been bore-sighted is allowed at our range
Q23 Wrong Answer: Having a firearm loaded is allowed only while on the firing line and immediately before using it
Q24 Wrong Answer: Shooting at a target not aligned with your firing point is allowed as long as it is at a further distance
Q25 Wrong Answer: Sticker style targets may be attached directly over the 2x4 of the frames
Q26 Wrong Answer: Knowing your target, what is behind your target, and where your bullet will impact is an important rule of firearm safety
Q27 Wrong Answer: Shooting at free-standing targets or targets not installed in designated PVC uprights is prohibited at our range?
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