NRA Basic Rules Questions And Answers Rated A+
The Chief Range Officer is responsible for the range safety and for enforcing all rules. ANS True
The official preparation period will not be less than 1 minute nor more than 3 minutes. ANS True
A coach or shooter is not allowed to be a Range Officer. ANS False
The Chief Statistical Officer is responsible for the efficient conduct of the entire tournament. ANS
False
When CEASE FIRE has been called and you have a loaded or cocked gun, it is the competitor's
responsibility to notify the Range Officer. ANS True
It is the duty of the parents and coaches to check their scores in the Preliminary Bulletin and call
attention to errors within the time specified at the tournament. ANS False
No competitor or coach will load or cock BB guns except at the ready line and only after the proper
commands are given. ANS False
When leaving the firing point all BB guns must be unloaded. ANS True
The total weight of an unloaded BB gun may not exceed 6 lbs, excluding the sling. ANS True
A BB can be loaded into the gun at the firing line after the command; "Commence Fire" has been
given. ANS True
The Chief Statistical Officer is in charge of the scoring of all targets and statistical work in
connection with the match. ANS True
, The Shooting Distance in a 5 meter match is 16 feet 4 inches. ANS False
Eye patches are not allowed to be worn. ANS False
BB gun time allowance is one minute per record shot (10 shots in 10 minutes). ANS True
The 5 meter shooting distance is measured from the firing line edge closest to the competitor to the
face of the targets. ANS True
Competitors are not allowed to cock their own BB guns. ANS False
Upon the command CEASE FIRE, all BB guns will be grounded and the coach or (Range Official)
will check the BB gun to see that it is not cocked. ANS True
One adult team coach or other person so designated shall be assigned to each firing point to coach,
assist in cocking the rifle and see that safety measures are carried out. ANS True
Only one shot shall be fired and scored on each of the bulls without penalty. It is the responsibility of
the competitor to keep track of his/her shot and to fire only one shot at each bull. ANS True
No portion of the targets will be placed below 6 inches or above 3 feet for prone, sitting, and
kneeling positions. ANS True
No portion of the targets will be below 3 feet or above 5 feet from the ground for the standing
position. ANS True
It is the competitor's and parent's responsibility to be familiar with the match program. ANS
False
Slings are to be attached to the BB gun at the fixed attachment point on the forearm. The forearm
may have up to FOUR holes that will accept a screw for the sling attachment. ANS True
The Chief Range Officer is responsible for the range safety and for enforcing all rules. ANS True
The official preparation period will not be less than 1 minute nor more than 3 minutes. ANS True
A coach or shooter is not allowed to be a Range Officer. ANS False
The Chief Statistical Officer is responsible for the efficient conduct of the entire tournament. ANS
False
When CEASE FIRE has been called and you have a loaded or cocked gun, it is the competitor's
responsibility to notify the Range Officer. ANS True
It is the duty of the parents and coaches to check their scores in the Preliminary Bulletin and call
attention to errors within the time specified at the tournament. ANS False
No competitor or coach will load or cock BB guns except at the ready line and only after the proper
commands are given. ANS False
When leaving the firing point all BB guns must be unloaded. ANS True
The total weight of an unloaded BB gun may not exceed 6 lbs, excluding the sling. ANS True
A BB can be loaded into the gun at the firing line after the command; "Commence Fire" has been
given. ANS True
The Chief Statistical Officer is in charge of the scoring of all targets and statistical work in
connection with the match. ANS True
, The Shooting Distance in a 5 meter match is 16 feet 4 inches. ANS False
Eye patches are not allowed to be worn. ANS False
BB gun time allowance is one minute per record shot (10 shots in 10 minutes). ANS True
The 5 meter shooting distance is measured from the firing line edge closest to the competitor to the
face of the targets. ANS True
Competitors are not allowed to cock their own BB guns. ANS False
Upon the command CEASE FIRE, all BB guns will be grounded and the coach or (Range Official)
will check the BB gun to see that it is not cocked. ANS True
One adult team coach or other person so designated shall be assigned to each firing point to coach,
assist in cocking the rifle and see that safety measures are carried out. ANS True
Only one shot shall be fired and scored on each of the bulls without penalty. It is the responsibility of
the competitor to keep track of his/her shot and to fire only one shot at each bull. ANS True
No portion of the targets will be placed below 6 inches or above 3 feet for prone, sitting, and
kneeling positions. ANS True
No portion of the targets will be below 3 feet or above 5 feet from the ground for the standing
position. ANS True
It is the competitor's and parent's responsibility to be familiar with the match program. ANS
False
Slings are to be attached to the BB gun at the fixed attachment point on the forearm. The forearm
may have up to FOUR holes that will accept a screw for the sling attachment. ANS True
