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Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette Flashcards

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  1. What does 'RANGE HOT' mean when announced at a shooting range?

    Answer: Shooting may begin, as all personnel are safely behind the firing line

    'RANGE HOT' signals that the range is active and shooting may commence because all personnel have confirmed they are behind the firing line.

  2. If you witness unsafe behavior by another shooter at the range, what should you do?

    Answer: Immediately notify the range safety officer

    The range safety officer has the authority and training to address safety violations, and you should notify them immediately if you observe unsafe behavior.

  3. What is the correct action when you are finished shooting for the day at a range?

    Answer: Unload, case, and properly secure your firearm before leaving

    When finished shooting, you must unload your firearm, place it in its case, and secure it before leaving the range to maintain safety.

  4. What does it mean to 'treat every firearm as if it is loaded'?

    Answer: Apply all safety rules at all times, regardless of whether you believe the gun is loaded

    Treating every firearm as if it is loaded means applying all safety precautions at all times, because a firearm believed to be unloaded is often when accidents occur.

  5. What should be done with spent brass (empty casings) after shooting at a range?

    Answer: Collect them or leave them according to specific range rules

    Range rules vary on spent brass — some ranges collect it for recycling, others allow shooters to collect it, so you should follow the specific range's rules.

  6. Which of the following is true about drawing a firearm from a holster at a shooting range?

    Answer: Drawing from a holster is only permitted at ranges that specifically allow it

    Drawing from a holster is a specialized activity that many ranges prohibit for safety reasons; it is only allowed at ranges that specifically permit it.

  7. What is the correct way to hand a firearm to another person at a shooting range?

    Answer: Unload it, open the action, and present it with the action open for the other person to inspect

    When handing a firearm to another person, it must be unloaded with the action open so the recipient can visually confirm it is safe before taking it.