RSO Range Inspection and Rules 5

Question 1

What action should an RSO take if a shooter is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs on the range?

Accepted Answer

Remove the shooter from the range immediately and deny access until sober

Answer

Impaired shooters present an extreme safety hazard and must be removed from the range immediately regardless of how minor the impairment appears.

Question 2

Which of the following range inspection findings would require the RSO to close that lane or bay immediately?

Accepted Answer

A damaged or penetrated side wall baffle that could allow rounds to escape the bay

Answer

A compromised baffle or side wall can allow rounds to exit the designated shooting area, creating an immediate lethal hazard that requires closing that section of the range.

Question 3

When is it appropriate for an RSO to allow shooters to go downrange to check or change targets?

Accepted Answer

Only after a formal cease fire has been called, all firearms are unloaded and benched, and the range is declared safe

Answer

Shooters may only go downrange after a formal cease fire, with all firearms unloaded and benched or holstered, and the RSO has declared the range safe.

Question 4

What is the RSO's role in enforcing eye and ear protection rules on the range?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all persons on or near the firing line wear appropriate eye and ear protection at all times when live fire is occurring

Answer

RSOs must enforce hearing and eye protection rules for all persons present during live fire, including spectators and range staff, without exception.

Question 5

A range inspection reveals that brass and spent cases have heavily accumulated on the firing line and adjacent areas. Why is this a safety concern?

Accepted Answer

Accumulated brass creates a slip hazard that can cause a shooter to fall while handling a firearm

Answer

Spent casings on the floor create a slip-and-fall hazard, which is especially dangerous when shooters are handling loaded firearms.

(RSO) Certified Range Safety Officer Practice Test

(RSO) Certified Range Safety Officer Practice Test

RSO Range Inspection and Rules 5