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NRA basic RSO Test Key Exam/100 Complete Q’s and A’s, Exams of Military Strategy and Training

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NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY
Become a Knowledgeable RSO: Essential Range Safety Procedures
I. Pre-Live Fire Range Inspection: Your Safety Checklist
1. The RSO's Pre-Firing Inspection Guide: When Inspecting The
Range Before Live Fire, An RSO Uses The NRA Range Manual And
The Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) For That Range
As Their Primary Guides (D iii-3).
II. Responding To "Cease Firing": Immediate Action
2.
"Cease Firing" Protocol: Upon Hearing The Command "Cease Firing,"
You Must Stop Shooting Immediately, Remain In Your Position, And
Wait For Further Instructions From The RSO (D iii-13 Iv-13).
III. Delivering a Comprehensive Range Briefing:
3.
Key Elements Of a Range Briefing: A Thorough Range Briefing Includes
The Purpose Of The Shooting Event, Orientation Of The Range Surface
Area (Ready Area, Firing Line, Left And Right Limits, And Impact Area),
Range Safety Rules, Firing Line Commands, And Crucial Emergency
Procedures (Ensuring Everyone Knows How To Respond Effectively To
Any Incident) (A).
IV. Understanding Your Range's SOP:
4.
Essential Contents Of The SOP: A Comprehensive Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) Should Contain Day-To-Day Details Such As Security,
How To Open The Facility, Conduct a Range Check, And Open Range
(C Pp Ii-4). This Ensures Consistent And Safe Operation.
V. Responding To Medical Emergencies On The Range:
5.
RSO Action In Case Of Serious Illness Or Injury: As An RSO, If a
PeRSOn On The Range Becomes Seriously Ill Or Injured, You Should
Take Charge Of The Situation And Direct The Following Actions:
Render First Aid To The Injured PeRSOn, Call 911, Direct Emergency
PeRSOnnel To The Injured PeRSOn, And Ask Witnesses To Write
Statements On What They Observed (D V-4).
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NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY

Become a Knowledgeable RSO: Essential Range Safety Procedures I. Pre-Live Fire Range Inspection: Your Safety Checklist

  1. The RSO's Pre-Firing Inspection Guide: When Inspecting The Range Before Live Fire, An RSO Uses The NRA Range Manual And The Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) For That Range As Their Primary Guides (D iii-3). II. Responding To "Cease Firing": Immediate Action
  2. "Cease Firing" Protocol: Upon Hearing The Command "Cease Firing," You Must Stop Shooting Immediately, Remain In Your Position, And Wait For Further Instructions From The RSO (D iii-13 Iv-13). III. Delivering a Comprehensive Range Briefing:
  3. Key Elements Of a Range Briefing: A Thorough Range Briefing Includes The Purpose Of The Shooting Event, Orientation Of The Range Surface Area (Ready Area, Firing Line, Left And Right Limits, And Impact Area), Range Safety Rules, Firing Line Commands, And Crucial Emergency Procedures (Ensuring Everyone Knows How To Respond Effectively To Any Incident) (A). IV. Understanding Your Range's SOP:
  4. Essential Contents Of The SOP: A Comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Should Contain Day-To-Day Details Such As Security, How To Open The Facility, Conduct a Range Check, And Open Range (C Pp Ii-4). This Ensures Consistent And Safe Operation. V. Responding To Medical Emergencies On The Range:
  5. RSO Action In Case Of Serious Illness Or Injury: As An RSO, If a PeRSOn On The Range Becomes Seriously Ill Or Injured, You Should Take Charge Of The Situation And Direct The Following Actions: Render First Aid To The Injured PeRSOn, Call 911, Direct Emergency PeRSOnnel To The Injured PeRSOn, And Ask Witnesses To Write Statements On What They Observed (D V-4).

VI. When In Doubt: Consulting The SOP:

  1. Clarifying Range Rules: If You Are Ever In Doubt About The Range Rules, You Should Refer To The Range SOPs (A ii-4). The SOP Is Your Definitive Guide. VII. Safe Loading Of Muzzleloading Rifles: Essential Steps
  2. Muzzleloading Safety First: When Loading a Muzzleloading Rifle, You Must Always Point The Barrel In a Safe Direction And Never Place Your Body In Front Of The Muzzle, Wipe And Clear The Barrel Before Pouring The Powder Into It, And Pour The Powder Into a Measure And Then Into The Barrel, Never Directly From The Powder Horn (D Vi- 20). VIII. RSO Positioning During Live Fire: Observing Shooters
  3. RSO Location For Effective Supervision: During Live Firing, The RSO Should Be On The Firing Line Where The RSO Can Best Observe The Shooters (B ii-2). IX. Maintaining Order: The RSO's Primary Duty:
  4. Responsibility For Range Order: The Duty To Maintain Order On The Range Belongs To The RSO (B ii-2). X. Ensuring a Firearm Is Unloaded: A Multi-Point Check
  5. Verifying An Unloaded Firearm: When Making Sure a Firearm Is Unloaded, All The Above Must Be Checked: The Action, The Chamber, And The Magazine (D Vi - 10). XI. Addressing Disruptive Shooter Behavior:
  6. Handling Disruptive Individuals: If a Shooter Is Loud And Disruptive On The Firing Line And Refuses To Lower Their Voice, You Should Follow The Instructions In The Range SOPs (iii-18). XII. Understanding Stoppages: Interruptions In Operation:
  7. Examples Of Stoppages: All The Above Are Examples Of a Stoppage: A Fired Case Stove-Piped In a Semi-Automatic Pistol, A Double Feed In a Pump- Action Shotgun, Failure Of The Cylinder To Rotate In a Revolver (D Vi-2).

XXI. Shooter Conduct During Target Changes:

  1. Ready Area Activity During DowNRAnge Periods: During a Target Change When Shooters Are DowNRAnge, Shooters In The Ready Area May Not Handle Their Firearms (C Iv-13). XXII. Assisting With Shooter Stoppages:
  2. RSO Assistance With Stoppages: If a Shooter Experiences a Stoppage On The Firing Line That They Cannot Clear, The RSO Will Try To Talk The Shooter Through The Procedures On How To Clear The Stoppage (B Vi-6). XXIII. The Foundation Of Firearm Safety: Attitude
  3. The Most Important Safety Element: The Most Important Element Of Firearm Safety Is Attitude (C I-4). XXIV. The NRA's Core Safe Gun Handling Rules:
  4. A Fundamental Safety Rule: One Of The NRA Safe Gun Handling Rules Is Always Keep The Gun Pointed In a Safe Direction (A Iii- 8 Iv-16). XXV. Understanding a Squib Load: A Dangerous Underpower:
  5. Defining a Squib Load: A Squib Load Is When Less Than Normal Pressure Or Bullet Velocity Develops After Ignition Of The Cartridge, And The Bullet May Not Have Exited The Barrel (A Vi-5). XXVI. RSO First-Aid Training: A Strong Recommendation:
  6. RSO Medical Preparedness: First-Aid Training For RSOs Is Highly Recommended (A V-5). XXVII. Pre-Shot Verification: Knowing Your Target And Beyond:
  7. The Critical Pre-Shot Check: One Of The Safe Shooting Rules You Must Check Every Time Before You Fire a Shot Is Know Your Target And What Is Behind It (C Iii-9). XXVIII. Range Hygiene Guidelines: Maintaining a Safe Environment:
  1. Hygiene On The Range: Hygiene Guidelines Are Found In The General Range Rules Category Of Shooting Range Rules (B Iii-14). XXIX. The Standard Long Gun Unloading Procedure:
  2. Safely Unloading a Long Gun: The General Guidelines For Unloading a Long Gun Are To Always Keep The Gun Pointed In a Safe Direction, Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger, Engage The Mechanical Safety If Possible, Remove The Ammunition Source (Magazine Or Ammunition From Magazine Tube), Open The Action, Visually And Physically Inspect The Chamber(s) And The Magazine Area, And Leave The Action Open With The Mechanical Safety Engaged (A Vi-10). XXX. The RSO's Primary Function: Supervising For Safety:
  3. The Role Of An RSO: The Rule Of An RSO Is To Supervise Shooting Activities As Prescribed By Range SOPs (B Ii-2). XXXI. Responding To "Unload Show Clear": Shooter Action:
  4. "Unload Show Clear" Response: The Firing Line Command "Unload Show Clear" Requires The Shooter To Unload The Firearm And Open The Action For Inspection By a Second PeRSOn Who Confirms That The Gun Is Unloaded (C Iv-13). XXXII. The Importance Of a Proper Range Safety Briefing:
  5. Purpose Of The Safety Briefing: A Properly Conducted Range Safety Briefing Prepares Shooters To Safely And Efficiently Participate In a Particular Shooting Event On a Specific Range (B Iv-2). XXXIII. Range Status Indication: The Firing Line Flag:
  6. The Meaning Of The Firing Line Flag: The Flag Raised At The Firing Line Indicates The Range Is In Use: Do Not Go DowNRAnge Without Checking With The RSO On The Firing Line (A Iv 5,6,7). XXXIV. RSO Responsibilities At NRA Competitions:

Xl. Assisting With a Broken Or Malfunctioning Firearm:

  1. RSO Response To a Malfunctioning Firearm: If a Shooter On The Firing Line Has a Firearm That Appears To Be Broken Or Is Malfunctioning, You Would Unload The Firearm And Recommend That It Be Taken To a Competent Gunsmith (B Vi-4). Xli. Assisting With Unfamiliar Firearm Unloading:
  2. Unloading An Unknown Firearm: When a Shooter On The Firing Line Has a Problem Unloading a Firearm That You Have Never Seen Before, You Would Do A, B, And C In That Order: Ask The Shooter For The Firearm Owner's Manual, Ask If There Is Anyone On The Range Who Knows How The Firearm Operates, Point The Firearm DowNRAnge. Fire It Until It Is Empty And Inspect The Firearm To Ensure It Is Clear Of Ammunition (D Vi-27). Xlii. RSO Qualification Requirements:
  3. Becoming An RSO: The Requirements To Become An RSO Are Detailed In The Relevant Training Materials (D I-7). Xliii. Clearing Airguns And Bb Guns:
  4. Safe Handling Of Airguns: The Procedures For Clearing Airguns And Bb Guns Are Specific To Their Mechanisms (D Vi-25,26). Xliv. Chief RSO Vs. RSO: Expanded Responsibilities:
  5. CRSO Role: The Difference Between a Chief Range Safety Officer And a Range Safety Officer Is That The CRSO Has Additional Training On How To Develop SOPs And Conduct RSO Courses (A Ii-3). Xlv. Safety With Airguns: Same Principles Apply:
  6. Airgun Safety: Safety With Bb Guns And Air Guns Requires The Same Safety Rules And Regulations As Firearms (B Vi-25,26). Xlvi. Defining a Misfire: Failure To Ignite:
  7. What Is a Misfire?: A Misfire Does Not Fire At All (D Vi-5). Xlvii. Safely Passing a Firearm To Another PeRSOn:
  1. Procedure For Transferring a Firearm: When Passing a Firearm To Another PeRSOn, You Should Follow NRA Safe Gun Handling Rules 1 And 2, Engage The Mechanical Safety (If Possible), Unload The Firearm, Inspect The Action, And Leave The Action Open. Pass The Firearm To The Other PeRSOn With The Action Open And Facing Them So They See The Firearm Is Unloaded. Release Control Of The Firearm Only After Confirming That The Other PeRSOn Has Control Of It And That They Inspect The Firearm To See That It's Unloaded (B Vu-7). Xlviii. Determining Correct Ammunition:
  2. Identifying Proper Ammunition: You Determine What Ammunition May Be Used In a Firearm By Checking The Markings On The Firearm And The Ammunition (A, B Iii-10). Xlix. Responsibility For Range Firearms And Equipment:
  3. Accountability On The Range: The Owner Of The Firearm And Equipment Is Responsible For Their Condition And Safe Use On The Range (A Ii-2). L. The Purpose Of An Emergency Plan: Preparedness Saves Lives:
  4. Why Have An Emergency Plan?: The Purpose Of Having An Emergency Plan Is To All Of The Above: Possibly Reduce Insurance Costs, Save Time In Responding To An Emergency, Minimize Confusion When An Emergency Occurs (D V-2). Li. Advanced RSO Skills & Emergency Response:
  5. Managing Multiple Firing Lines: Strategies For Supervising Ranges With More Than One Active Firing Line.
  6. Dealing With Range Visitors And Spectators: Ensuring The Safety Of Non- Shooters On Or Near The Range.
  7. Night Firing Procedures And Safety: Specific Considerations For Low- Light Or Nighttime Shooting Events.
  8. Responding To Wildlife Encounters On The Range: Procedures For Safely Handling Unexpected Animal Presence.
  9. Fire Safety On The Range: Knowing The Location Of Fire Extinguishers And Basic Fire Response.
  10. Handling Chemical Spills Or Exposure: Basic Safety Protocols For Cleaning Solvents And Other Chemicals.
  1. Witness Statements And Evidence Preservation: Proper Procedures For Collecting Information After An Incident.
  2. Interacting With Law Enforcement And Regulatory Agencies: Following Established Protocols.
  3. Understanding Range Insurance And Liability Coverage: Basic Awareness Of Insurance Policies.
  4. Waivers And Liability Releases For Shooters: Understanding The Purpose And Limitations Of Waivers.
  5. Maintaining RSO Certifications And Staying Current With Regulations: The Importance Of Ongoing Training.
  6. Legal Considerations For Minors On The Range: Supervising And Ensuring The Safety Of Young Shooters.
  7. Privacy Considerations And Data Protection: Handling Shooter Information Responsibly. Liv. Advanced Firearm & Ammunition Knowledge For RSOs:
  8. Identifying Different Types Of Firearms Beyond Basics (e.g., Ar-Style Rifles, Shotguns): Expanding Familiarity With Various Platforms.
  9. Understanding Different Action Types And Their Safe Handling Procedures: Recognizing The Nuances Of Various Firearm Mechanisms.
  10. Advanced Ammunition Malfunction Diagnosis And Safe Clearing Techniques: Addressing More Complex Stoppage Scenarios.
  11. Understanding The Basics Of Ballistics And Trajectory (For Safety Considerations): Recognizing Potential Hazards Related To Bullet Flight.
  12. Identifying Prohibited Ammunition Types On The Range: Knowing What Types Of Ammunition May Be Unsafe Or Against Range Rules.
  13. Safe Handling And Storage Of Large Quantities Of Ammunition (For Range Operations): Best Practices For Managing Range Supplies.
  14. Recognizing Signs Of Unsafe Firearms Or Ammunition: Identifying Potentially Dangerous Equipment.
  15. Procedures For Handling Found Ammunition Or Firearms: Safe Protocols For Dealing With Lost Items.
  16. Understanding The Function And Limitations Of Various Firearm Safeties: A Deeper Understanding Of Mechanical Safety Devices.
  17. Basic Knowledge Of Nfa Firearms (If Applicable To The Range): Understanding Regulations Related To Suppressors, Short-Barreled Rifles, Etc.

Lv. RSO Professional Development & Communication Skills: