Firearm Handling & Safety Procedures Flashcards

What is the recommended action when a shooter on the line shouts 'CEASE FIRE'?

Answer: All shooters must immediately stop firing, fingers off triggers, await further instructions from the RSO

Anyone on the range may call a cease fire; all shooters must stop immediately because a safety emergency may exist, and the RSO will then take control.

What is 'cross-firing' and how should an RSO address it?

Answer: Shooting at targets assigned to another shooter; address by issuing a cease fire and repositioning the shooter

Cross-firing occurs when a shooter fires at another shooter's target, which can cause confusion and safety issues; the RSO should cease fire and reassign or reposition the shooter.

A shooter has a round stuck in the chamber and cannot extract it manually. The RSO should:

Answer: Direct all surrounding shooters to stop, have the shooter keep the muzzle downrange, and call for qualified armorer assistance

A stuck case requires clearing the area and involving a qualified armorer; improvised extraction methods can damage the firearm or injure the shooter.

Why is it important to know the maximum range of every firearm and caliber used on a range?

Answer: To ensure the backstop and range layout can safely contain all projectiles and prevent off-range hazards

The maximum projectile range determines whether the backstop and range boundaries are adequate to contain all rounds and protect personnel outside the range.

What action should an RSO take if a shooter presents a firearm with an unknown or potentially unsafe modification?

Answer: Prohibit use of the firearm until it can be inspected and approved by a qualified gunsmith

Unknown modifications may compromise the safety of the firearm; it must be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before it is authorized for use on the range.

Which of the following best describes 'safe direction' on an indoor range?

Answer: The direction of the backstop/bullet trap designed to stop projectiles safely

On an indoor range, the only true safe direction is toward the bullet trap or backstop, which is engineered to capture projectiles safely.

What is the RSO's responsibility regarding eye and ear protection on the range?

Answer: Enforce mandatory use of appropriate eye and ear protection for all persons on or near the range during live fire

The RSO must enforce PPE requirements for everyone present during live fire, including observers and range staff, to prevent hearing loss and eye injuries.