Range Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which of the following constitutes a 'downrange hazard' that an RSO must identify during a range inspection?
Answer: Damaged or improperly positioned target stands that could cause ricochets
Damaged or improperly positioned target stands can deflect rounds unpredictably, creating ricochet hazards that must be identified and corrected before live fire begins.
An RSO working a multi-bay competition observes a competitor draw and fire before the start signal. This is called a:
Answer: Negligent discharge (ND)
Firing before the authorized start signal without a malfunction is a negligent discharge — the shooter caused the firearm to fire when it should not have.
Range safety signs and range commands are most effective when they are:
Answer: Standardized, clearly visible, and consistently enforced
Standardized, clearly visible signs and consistently enforced commands reduce confusion and ensure all participants respond correctly under stress.
What is the RSO's responsibility regarding eye protection on the range?
Answer: Ensure all persons in the range area including spectators are wearing appropriate eye protection
Eye protection is mandatory for all persons in the range area — including spectators — and the RSO is responsible for ensuring compliance before and during firing.
Which scenario presents the greatest risk of a squib load going undetected?
Answer: High-volume shooting with high-noise suppressed firearms or during a rapid-fire stage
During high-volume rapid fire or suppressed shooting, the reduced or unusual report of a squib load is easily masked by ambient noise, making detection much more difficult.
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method for an RSO to use when communicating a cease fire to shooters who cannot hear verbal commands?
Answer: Firing a shot into the air as a universal stop signal
Firing into the air to signal a cease fire is never acceptable as it creates additional ballistic hazards and violates basic safety rules.
An RSO's incident report following a range accident should include:
Answer: Objective factual information: date, time, parties involved, sequence of events, injuries, and actions taken
Incident reports must be factual, objective, and complete — documenting the who, what, when, where, and how to support investigation, insurance, and future prevention.