RSO Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A shooter on the firing line suddenly collapses and is unresponsive but breathing. After calling a cease-fire and ensuring all firearms are safe, what is the RSO's immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Direct someone to call 911 and retrieve the range's trauma kit/AED.

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Interview other shooters to determine what happened.

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Move the collapsed shooter off the firing line to the ready area.

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Begin administering chest compressions immediately.

Question 2

An RSO observes a shooter experience a "click" instead of a "bang" and the shooter immediately begins to open the firearm's action. What is the RSO's most critical and immediate command?

Accepted Answer

"STOP! Keep the muzzle pointed downrange!"

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"Cease fire! Make the line safe!"

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"Malfunction! Unload and show clear."

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"Is your safety on? Check your safety."

Question 3

A well-equipped range trauma kit should be specifically organized to prioritize the treatment of which type of injury?

Accepted Answer

Severe bleeding and penetrating trauma.

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Minor burns from hot brass.

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Sprains and fractures from falls.

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Hearing damage from impulse noise.

Question 4

Following a serious incident on the range that has been medically stabilized, what is the RSO's primary responsibility while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Secure the involved firearm and control access to the immediate area.

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Dismiss all witnesses from the range to protect their privacy.

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Allow other shooters to resume firing on adjacent, unaffected lanes.

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Write a detailed incident report for the range owner immediately.

Question 5

In the event of an emergency requiring a 911 call, which of the following pieces of information is most critical for the RSO to convey to the dispatcher first?

Accepted Answer

The precise physical address of the range and the nature of the emergency.

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The number of people currently at the range.

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The name and certification number of the RSO on duty.

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The specific type and caliber of firearm involved, if any.

Question 6

Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate and commonly found on a shooting range for handling various potential fire hazards, including burning gunpowder?

Accepted Answer

Class ABC (Dry Chemical)

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Class A (Water)

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Class K (Wet Chemical)

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Class D (Combustible Metals)