Nra basic RSO Test Key Questions and Answers | Fall 2025/2026
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Question 1
A squib load
Correct Answer
Is when less than normal pressure or bullet velocity develops after ignition of the cartage, the bullet may not have exited
the barrel A VI-5
Question 2
The Flag raised at the firing line indecates:
Correct Answer
The range is in use: do not go downrange without checking with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
Question 3
During live fireing, where should the RSO be?
Correct Answer
On the firing line where the Rso can best observe the shooters. B II-2
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, Question 4
First-aid Training for RSO is;
Correct Answer
A Highly recommended B Regulated by range SOPs D V-5
Question 5
What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide does he use insoection
Correct Answer
The NRA range manual,The Sop for the range D III-3
Question 6
Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has misfired. It is important to.
Correct Answer
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
Question 7
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what response from a shooter?
Correct Answer
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
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Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
A squib load
Correct Answer
Is when less than normal pressure or bullet velocity develops after ignition of the cartage, the bullet may not have exited
the barrel A VI-5
Question 2
The Flag raised at the firing line indecates:
Correct Answer
The range is in use: do not go downrange without checking with the RSO on the firing line A IV 5,6,7
Question 3
During live fireing, where should the RSO be?
Correct Answer
On the firing line where the Rso can best observe the shooters. B II-2
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, Question 4
First-aid Training for RSO is;
Correct Answer
A Highly recommended B Regulated by range SOPs D V-5
Question 5
What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide does he use insoection
Correct Answer
The NRA range manual,The Sop for the range D III-3
Question 6
Before attempting a refire a muzzleloading firearm that has misfired. It is important to.
Correct Answer
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
Question 7
The firing line command "Unload Show clear" requires what response from a shooter?
Correct Answer
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
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