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NRA BASIC RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO)
TEST KEY EXAM | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
Who is responsible for the firearms and equipment on the
range
A The Owner of the firearm and equipment II-2 A
The purpose of having an emergency plan is to.
A Possibly reduce insurance costs
B Save Time in responability to an emergency
C Minimize confusion when an emergency occurs.
D all of the above V-2 D
The rule of a RSO Is
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To Supervise shooting activities as perscribed by range SOPs B
II-2
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what
response from a shooter?
The shooter unloads the firearm and opens the action for
inspection by a second person .who confirms that the gun is
unloaded. C IV-13
The range safety briefing is opportunity for the RSO to educate
shooters prior to conducting any shooting exercises. A
properly conducted range safety briefing
Prepares shooting to safety and effciently participate in
particular shooting event on a specific range B IV-2
The Flag raised at the firing line indecates:
The range is in use: do not go downrange without checking
with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
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The Range officer at a NRA competition is required to:
Follow the NRA Rule book for competition being held and the
range SOP. C II-2
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a
shooter, an RSO would
A approach the shooter from the side which will provide the
most control.
B Announce your presence to the shooter.
C Grasp the barrel of the gun behind the muzzle and control
the direction of the muzzle.
D All the above D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to .
A Maintain order on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
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C Preent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman.
A Always keep your body away from the muzzle.
B Always use a powder measure to pour the powder in to
firearm ( not from powder caintainer).
C Always check the bore to ensure it is empty before loading.
D All of the above D VI-20
Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has
misfired. It is important to.
A Wait a minimun of two minutes to ensure that the firearm
will not go off due to hangfire.
B Clear the flash channel to ensure that the flash will reach the
powder .and recap or prime to ensure proper firing
D Both A & B VI -21
NRA BASIC RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO)
TEST KEY EXAM | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
Who is responsible for the firearms and equipment on the
range
A The Owner of the firearm and equipment II-2 A
The purpose of having an emergency plan is to.
A Possibly reduce insurance costs
B Save Time in responability to an emergency
C Minimize confusion when an emergency occurs.
D all of the above V-2 D
The rule of a RSO Is
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To Supervise shooting activities as perscribed by range SOPs B
II-2
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what
response from a shooter?
The shooter unloads the firearm and opens the action for
inspection by a second person .who confirms that the gun is
unloaded. C IV-13
The range safety briefing is opportunity for the RSO to educate
shooters prior to conducting any shooting exercises. A
properly conducted range safety briefing
Prepares shooting to safety and effciently participate in
particular shooting event on a specific range B IV-2
The Flag raised at the firing line indecates:
The range is in use: do not go downrange without checking
with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
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The Range officer at a NRA competition is required to:
Follow the NRA Rule book for competition being held and the
range SOP. C II-2
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a
shooter, an RSO would
A approach the shooter from the side which will provide the
most control.
B Announce your presence to the shooter.
C Grasp the barrel of the gun behind the muzzle and control
the direction of the muzzle.
D All the above D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to .
A Maintain order on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
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C Preent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman.
A Always keep your body away from the muzzle.
B Always use a powder measure to pour the powder in to
firearm ( not from powder caintainer).
C Always check the bore to ensure it is empty before loading.
D All of the above D VI-20
Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has
misfired. It is important to.
A Wait a minimun of two minutes to ensure that the firearm
will not go off due to hangfire.
B Clear the flash channel to ensure that the flash will reach the
powder .and recap or prime to ensure proper firing
D Both A & B VI -21
