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NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY 2025/2026
UPDATED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
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
What do you do if a live is stuck in the chamber and will not fire? -
correct answer -B Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and call
the gunsmith to the firing line to clear th firearm VI -27 B
A shooter is on the firing line and his firearm appears to be broken
or is malfunctioning you would - correct answer -B Unload the
firearm and recommend that it be taken to a competent gunsmith
B VI-4
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What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a
problem unloading a firearm that you have never seen before? -
correct answer -A Ask the shooter for the firearm owner"s manual
B Ask if there is anyone on the range knows how the firearm
operates
C Point the firearm downrange .Fire it until it is empty and inspect
the firearm to ensure it is clear of ammunotion
D A,B,C in that order D VI-27
What are the requirements to become a RSO? - correct answer -
A,B,C in that orded D I-7
How do you clear airguns and BB guns - correct answer -A,B,C in
that order D VI-25,26
The difference between Chief Range Safety Officer and Range
safety officer is - correct answer -A The CRSO has additional
training on how to develop SOPs and conduct RSO courses A II-3
Safety with BB guns and air guns requires. - correct answer -B
The same Safety rules and regulations as firearms VI-25,26 B
NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY 2025/2026
UPDATED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
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
What do you do if a live is stuck in the chamber and will not fire? -
correct answer -B Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and call
the gunsmith to the firing line to clear th firearm VI -27 B
A shooter is on the firing line and his firearm appears to be broken
or is malfunctioning you would - correct answer -B Unload the
firearm and recommend that it be taken to a competent gunsmith
B VI-4
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What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a
problem unloading a firearm that you have never seen before? -
correct answer -A Ask the shooter for the firearm owner"s manual
B Ask if there is anyone on the range knows how the firearm
operates
C Point the firearm downrange .Fire it until it is empty and inspect
the firearm to ensure it is clear of ammunotion
D A,B,C in that order D VI-27
What are the requirements to become a RSO? - correct answer -
A,B,C in that orded D I-7
How do you clear airguns and BB guns - correct answer -A,B,C in
that order D VI-25,26
The difference between Chief Range Safety Officer and Range
safety officer is - correct answer -A The CRSO has additional
training on how to develop SOPs and conduct RSO courses A II-3
Safety with BB guns and air guns requires. - correct answer -B
The same Safety rules and regulations as firearms VI-25,26 B
