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

Answer

'RANGE HOT' signals that the range is active and shooting may commence because all personnel have confirmed they are behind the firing line.

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

Answer

The range safety officer has the authority and training to address safety violations, and you should notify them immediately if you observe unsafe behavior.

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

Answer

When finished shooting, you must unload your firearm, place it in its case, and secure it before leaving the range to maintain safety.

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

Answer

Treating every firearm as if it is loaded means applying all safety precautions at all times, because a firearm believed to be unloaded is often when accidents occur.

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

Answer

Range rules vary on spent brass — some ranges collect it for recycling, others allow shooters to collect it, so you should follow the specific range's rules.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test

CA-FSC Shooting Range Safety and Etiquette 3