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Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A shooter's semi-automatic pistol fires continuously without the shooter pulling the trigger (runaway gun). What should the RSO command?

    Answer: Keep the gun pointed downrange and release the magazine, then clear the chamber when empty

    A runaway gun must remain pointed downrange; releasing the magazine will stop feeding and the gun will fire until the chamber is empty.

  2. What is the correct order of steps when a shooter reports a suspected hangfire?

    Answer: Keep firearm pointed downrange for 30 seconds, then safely unload

    A hangfire may fire after a delay; keeping the muzzle downrange for at least 30 seconds ensures any delayed discharge goes safely.

  3. During range operations, a shooter near you is struck by lightning. After ensuring the scene is safe, what is your next step?

    Answer: Check for responsiveness and begin CPR if the victim is not breathing

    Lightning strike victims carry no electrical charge and can be safely touched; CPR should begin immediately if they are unresponsive and not breathing.

  4. A Range Safety Officer observes smoke coming from inside a shooter's range bag. The most likely cause and correct response is:

    Answer: Defective or self-igniting ammunition — move the bag away from people and contact emergency services

    Spontaneous combustion of faulty ammunition or primers in a bag requires evacuation of the area and emergency services, not manual intervention.

  5. A shooter presents with pale, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, and confusion after a range accident. The RSO should suspect:

    Answer: Hypovolemic (blood loss) shock and treat by controlling bleeding and keeping the person calm and warm

    Pale clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, and confusion are classic signs of hypovolemic shock from blood loss following a traumatic injury.

  6. Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen standards, which of the following must an RSO do when rendering first aid involving blood?

    Answer: Use appropriate PPE such as gloves and avoid direct contact with blood

    OSHA requires use of appropriate PPE (at minimum gloves) to protect against bloodborne pathogens when rendering first aid.

  7. After a serious range accident, at what point should the RSO allow the range to resume normal operations?

    Answer: Only after law enforcement or range management has cleared the scene and documented the incident

    The scene must be preserved for investigation and documented by appropriate authorities before operations resume.