Range Inspection and Rules Flashcards

What action should an RSO take if a shooter is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs on the range?

Answer: Remove the shooter from the range immediately and deny access until sober

Impaired shooters present an extreme safety hazard and must be removed from the range immediately regardless of how minor the impairment appears.

Which of the following range inspection findings would require the RSO to close that lane or bay immediately?

Answer: A damaged or penetrated side wall baffle that could allow rounds to escape the bay

A compromised baffle or side wall can allow rounds to exit the designated shooting area, creating an immediate lethal hazard that requires closing that section of the range.

When is it appropriate for an RSO to allow shooters to go downrange to check or change targets?

Answer: Only after a formal cease fire has been called, all firearms are unloaded and benched, and the range is declared safe

Shooters may only go downrange after a formal cease fire, with all firearms unloaded and benched or holstered, and the RSO has declared the range safe.

What is the RSO's role in enforcing eye and ear protection rules on the range?

Answer: Ensure all persons on or near the firing line wear appropriate eye and ear protection at all times when live fire is occurring

RSOs must enforce hearing and eye protection rules for all persons present during live fire, including spectators and range staff, without exception.

A range inspection reveals that brass and spent cases have heavily accumulated on the firing line and adjacent areas. Why is this a safety concern?

Answer: Accumulated brass creates a slip hazard that can cause a shooter to fall while handling a firearm

Spent casings on the floor create a slip-and-fall hazard, which is especially dangerous when shooters are handling loaded firearms.

At a multi-bay range, an RSO in one bay hears what sounds like a shot from the closed, adjacent bay. What should the RSO do?

Answer: Immediately investigate to determine if an unauthorized person is using the closed bay

Any indication of discharge in a closed area must be immediately investigated to confirm safety and determine if unauthorized use or an accident has occurred.

Which of the following best describes a 'cold range' condition?

Answer: A range condition where all firearms must be unloaded with actions open and no live fire is permitted

A 'cold range' means all firearms are unloaded, actions are open, and no live fire is taking place — typically called during administrative periods or safety briefings.