CA-FSC Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette 2

Question 1

What does 'keep your finger off the trigger' mean in range safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep your trigger finger straight along the frame until ready to shoot

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Keep your finger on the trigger guard at all times

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Remove your finger from the trigger between shots

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Use your middle finger on the trigger instead

Question 2

Which behavior is considered unsafe and prohibited at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Shooting at another shooter's target without permission

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Shooting only at your own assigned target

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Using both hearing and eye protection

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Checking your firearm's action before loading

Question 3

What is a 'squib load' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A round that fires with reduced power, potentially lodging a bullet in the barrel

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A high-velocity round that can over-penetrate targets

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A defective cartridge that causes the firearm to jam

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A round that ricochets off the range floor

Question 4

Who has ultimate authority over range safety rules at a public shooting range?

Accepted Answer

The designated range safety officer (RSO)

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The most experienced shooter present

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The person who reserved the most shooting lanes

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Any law enforcement officer who happens to be present

Question 5

What should you do before loading your firearm at the range?

Accepted Answer

Visually inspect it and ensure the barrel is clear of obstructions

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Point it upward to inspect the barrel from below

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Test the trigger pull multiple times

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Ask the range officer to inspect it for you

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 'firing line' at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

The boundary behind which all shooters must stand when firing

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The line painted on targets to mark the bullseye

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The track system that moves targets downrange

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The designated waiting area for the next group of shooters

Question 7

Why is it important to know what is beyond your target when shooting?

Accepted Answer

Because bullets can travel far beyond the target if they miss or pass through

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To select the correct caliber for the range distance

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To comply with range scoring and competition rules

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To select appropriate sight settings for that distance