CA-FSC Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette

Question 1

What does the command 'CEASE FIRE' mean at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Stop shooting immediately

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Fire as quickly as possible

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Reload your firearm

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Move to the next target

Question 2

In which direction must a firearm be pointed while on a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Downrange toward the targets

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Toward other shooters

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Upward at a 45-degree angle

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At the ground near your feet

Question 3

When is it safe to walk downrange to check or change your target?

Accepted Answer

Only after the range officer gives the all-clear command

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When you have finished your magazine

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Whenever there is a brief pause in shooting

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Only if you are wearing eye and ear protection

Question 4

What should you do with your firearm when the range is declared 'COLD'?

Accepted Answer

Unload it, open the action, and set it down

Answer

Keep it loaded and pointed downrange

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Continue shooting any remaining ammunition

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Hand it to the range officer for inspection

Question 5

Which personal protective equipment is required at all shooting ranges?

Accepted Answer

Eye and ear protection

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Gloves and a hat

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Steel-toed boots and long pants

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A bulletproof vest

Question 6

What should you do if your firearm malfunctions while at the shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Keep it pointed downrange and notify the range officer

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Immediately point the muzzle upward

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Try to clear it by shaking the firearm

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Pass it to another shooter for assistance

Question 7

What is a 'hang fire' and what should you do if one occurs?

Accepted Answer

A delayed discharge after the trigger is pulled; keep pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds

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A gun that overheats from rapid fire; let it cool down

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Repeated misfires; immediately unload the firearm

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A bullet that lodges in the barrel; shake the gun to dislodge it