It sorta is. Our instructor said we had to be able to load our own mags without assistance. Shouldn't be a problem since you only load a maximum of 5 rounds at a time. But they don't put a timer on it.You can use whatever safe means at your disposal to reload the magazines. The test isn't a "reloading" test.
I'm not doubting that "your" instructed made that statement. Using a mag loader is loading your own ammunition. The range qualification requires "proficient use of a firearm". Beyond a safe method(don't use hammer/chisel) of loading a magazine you're good to go. I could not locate the specific law/code governing range qualification requirements but nothing I did find mentioned loading a magazine as part of the qualification process - beyond the "proficient use" statement.It sorta is. Our instructor said we had to be able to load our own mags without assistance. Shouldn't be a problem since you only load a maximum of 5 rounds at a time. But they don't put a timer on it.
this.
The test is so easy to pass that you shouldn't spend a minute worrying about it. Do your normal shooting at the range, don't change a thing for the LTC test.
Here's a 12 year-old girl effectively passing the test:
I should rephrase my comment. Our instructor said we had to be able to load our own mags without assistance from another individual. Mag loaders are allowed. In fact, IIRC, I think I used a Maglula.I'm not doubting that "your" instructed made that statement. Using a mag loader is loading your own ammunition. The range qualification requires "proficient use of a firearm". Beyond a safe method(don't use hammer/chisel) of loading a magazine you're good to go. I could not locate the specific law/code governing range qualification requirements but nothing I did find mentioned loading a magazine as part of the qualification process - beyond the "proficient use" statement.