CA-FSC Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette 3

Question 1

What does 'RANGE HOT' mean when announced at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Shooting may begin, as all personnel are safely behind the firing line

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Everyone must evacuate the range immediately

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Target carriers must return to the firing line

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All shooters must inspect their firearms for malfunctions

Question 2

If you witness unsafe behavior by another shooter at the range, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the range safety officer

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Ignore it since it is not your responsibility

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Confront the shooter loudly to embarrass them into compliance

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Leave the range without saying anything

Question 3

What is the correct action when you are finished shooting for the day at a range?

Accepted Answer

Unload, case, and properly secure your firearm before leaving

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Leave your firearm on the bench as a courtesy for the next shooter

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Hand your remaining ammunition to the range officer

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Leave your targets in place for range staff to collect

Question 4

What does it mean to 'treat every firearm as if it is loaded'?

Accepted Answer

Apply all safety rules at all times, regardless of whether you believe the gun is loaded

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Always keep a round chambered for self-defense

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Carry the firearm at the ready position whenever on the range

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Inform other shooters that your firearm is loaded before shooting

Question 5

What should be done with spent brass (empty casings) after shooting at a range?

Accepted Answer

Collect them or leave them according to specific range rules

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Leave them on the ground for the range to recycle

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Always take them home as they may contain identifiable residue

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Throw them in the nearest trash can immediately

Question 6

Which of the following is true about drawing a firearm from a holster at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Drawing from a holster is only permitted at ranges that specifically allow it

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It is always permitted to practice a quick draw at any range

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You may draw from a holster only if another shooter gives permission

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Holster drawing is required by California law at all ranges

Question 7

What is the correct way to hand a firearm to another person at a shooting range?

Accepted Answer

Unload it, open the action, and present it with the action open for the other person to inspect

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Hand it over quickly with the muzzle pointing toward them for easy gripping

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Simply hand it grip-first without any preparation

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Always ask the range officer to transfer firearms between shooters