RO Target Setup, Scoring & Incident Reporting

Question 1

What is the correct height to place paper targets on a range?

Accepted Answer

Aligned with backstop and safe trajectory

Answer

Eye level for all shooters

Answer

At ground level

Answer

Above head height

Question 2

Why should targets never be placed on range support structures?

Accepted Answer

To avoid damaging range property and causing ricochets

Answer

Because it wastes ammo

Answer

To improve sight picture

Answer

To improve visibility

Question 3

How should scoring be handled in a competition setting?

Accepted Answer

By a designated RO with verification

Answer

Done privately after the match

Answer

By the shooter only

Answer

Randomly selected audience member

Question 4

What tool is used to measure close shots for scoring?

Accepted Answer

Scoring overlay or plug gauge

Answer

Ruler

Answer

Protractor

Answer

Smartphone camera

Question 5

When must an incident report be filed?

Accepted Answer

Immediately following any notable incident

Answer

Only if law enforcement is involved

Answer

After the range closes

Answer

Only when someone complains

Question 6

What information should be included in an incident report?

Accepted Answer

Full details including witnesses and actions taken

Answer

Shooter’s favorite firearm

Answer

Only names and dates

Answer

None; reports are optional

Question 7

How can a range officer prevent scoring disputes?

Accepted Answer

Clarify rules and confirm scoring openly

Answer

Don’t allow questions

Answer

Let shooters score each other

Answer

Keep scores confidential

Question 8

What is the priority when setting up reactive steel targets?

Accepted Answer

Position with safe backstop and angle

Answer

Make them challenging

Answer

Place them near the firing line

Answer

Paint them bright colors

Question 9

What should a range officer do after witnessing a near-miss accident?

Accepted Answer

File a near-miss report and review procedures

Answer

Ignore it since no one was hurt

Answer

Blame the shooter immediately

Answer

Ask someone else to report it later