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Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A shooter experiences a squib load — the bullet is lodged in the barrel. What is the correct RSO response?

    Answer: Command immediate cease fire and have the shooter set the firearm down

    A squib load must result in an immediate cease fire; firing again with an obstructed barrel can cause a catastrophic barrel failure.

  2. During an active shooting emergency on a public range, what is the RSO's FIRST priority?

    Answer: Protect yourself and get all other shooters to cover

    Life safety — getting people out of harm's way — is the first priority before any other action including calling emergency services.

  3. A range patron collapses and is unresponsive. After calling 911, what should the RSO do next?

    Answer: Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of breathing or pulse

    Early CPR dramatically improves survival odds from cardiac arrest; trained RSOs should begin CPR while waiting for EMS.

  4. What does the term 'sympathetic fire' refer to in a range emergency context?

    Answer: Unintended shots fired by one shooter in reaction to another shooter firing

    Sympathetic fire occurs when the startle response of a nearby shot causes a shooter to unintentionally discharge their weapon.

  5. A fire breaks out in the range storage area where ammunition is kept. What should the RSO do?

    Answer: Evacuate all personnel immediately and call the fire department

    Ammunition in a fire creates an extreme explosion hazard; immediate evacuation and calling the fire department is the only safe response.

  6. When writing an incident report after a range emergency, which information is LEAST important to include?

    Answer: The shooter's personal opinion about the RSO's response

    Incident reports should contain objective facts and observations; personal opinions are not useful for legal or procedural documentation.

  7. A shooter suffers a penetrating eye injury from a fragment. The RSO's immediate first aid should include:

    Answer: Covering the injured eye gently without applying pressure and arranging immediate medical transport

    Penetrating eye injuries must never have pressure applied or objects removed; a loose protective cover and immediate medical care are required.