NRA BASIC RSO TEST KEY 2025/26
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. When an RSO inspects the range prior to conducting live fire, what guide does
he use for inspection?
• correct answer - The NRA range manual, The SOP for the range D III-3
2. Upon hearing the command “Cease firing,” you should:
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately, remain in place, and wait for
further instructions from the RSO. D III-13, IV-13
3. A Range briefing includes: purpose of the shooting event, range surface area
orientation (ready area, firing line, left and right limits, and impact area), range
safety rules, firing line commands, and:
• correct answer - Emergency procedures (everyone knows what to do to
help resolve the situation). A
4. What should an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) contain?
• correct answer - All of the above (The articles of incorporation, range
regulations, and emergency plan; the range safety briefing, range limits,
and how to conduct dry fire; day-to-day details such as security, how to
open the facility, conduct a range check, and open range). PP II-4
5. As an RSO, what should you do if a person on the range becomes seriously ill or
injured?
• correct answer - Cease fire, 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
remain. D III-9
,6. The RSO has the authority to:
• correct answer - Stop all shooting activities immediately if any unsafe
condition or action is observed. D II-3
7. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Range Safety Officer?
• correct answer - Ensuring that all shooters follow range safety rules and
commands. A I-2
8. The command “Cease firing” means:
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately for any safety reason; do not
handle firearms. D III-13
9. The command “Unload and show clear” is given to:
• correct answer - Verify that all firearms are empty and safe before
leaving the firing line. D III-14
10. When a shooter experiences a malfunction (hangfire), the RSO should:
• correct answer - Keep the firearm pointed downrange for at least 30
seconds, then safely clear the malfunction. D III-11
11. A squib load (bullet stuck in the barrel) is indicated by:
• correct answer - A reduced report, little to no recoil, and failure of the
next round to chamber or a bulged barrel. D III-12
12. What is the first action if a shooter suspects a squib load?
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately, keep the firearm pointed
downrange, and notify the RSO. D III-12
, 13. The RSO should position himself/herself to:
• correct answer - Observe all shooters and the downrange area with a
clear field of view. B II-5
14. Hearing protection on a live firing line is required for:
• correct answer - All persons on or near the firing line, including
spectators. C III-6
15. Eye protection on a live firing line is required for:
• correct answer - All shooters and anyone downrange of the firing line. C
III-6
16. Before allowing shooters to go downrange to check targets, the RSO must
ensure:
• correct answer - All firearms are unloaded, cleared, and benched or
racked with actions open, and the firing line is safe. D III-15
17. The minimum age for a shooter on an NRA-sanctioned range without direct
adult supervision is:
• correct answer - Determined by range SOP, but generally 18 years unless
accompanied by an adult. C IV-2
18. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act on a firing line?
• correct answer - Handling a firearm while others are downrange. D II-7
19. The “muzzle discipline” rule states:
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. When an RSO inspects the range prior to conducting live fire, what guide does
he use for inspection?
• correct answer - The NRA range manual, The SOP for the range D III-3
2. Upon hearing the command “Cease firing,” you should:
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately, remain in place, and wait for
further instructions from the RSO. D III-13, IV-13
3. A Range briefing includes: purpose of the shooting event, range surface area
orientation (ready area, firing line, left and right limits, and impact area), range
safety rules, firing line commands, and:
• correct answer - Emergency procedures (everyone knows what to do to
help resolve the situation). A
4. What should an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) contain?
• correct answer - All of the above (The articles of incorporation, range
regulations, and emergency plan; the range safety briefing, range limits,
and how to conduct dry fire; day-to-day details such as security, how to
open the facility, conduct a range check, and open range). PP II-4
5. As an RSO, what should you do if a person on the range becomes seriously ill or
injured?
• correct answer - Cease fire, 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
remain. D III-9
,6. The RSO has the authority to:
• correct answer - Stop all shooting activities immediately if any unsafe
condition or action is observed. D II-3
7. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Range Safety Officer?
• correct answer - Ensuring that all shooters follow range safety rules and
commands. A I-2
8. The command “Cease firing” means:
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately for any safety reason; do not
handle firearms. D III-13
9. The command “Unload and show clear” is given to:
• correct answer - Verify that all firearms are empty and safe before
leaving the firing line. D III-14
10. When a shooter experiences a malfunction (hangfire), the RSO should:
• correct answer - Keep the firearm pointed downrange for at least 30
seconds, then safely clear the malfunction. D III-11
11. A squib load (bullet stuck in the barrel) is indicated by:
• correct answer - A reduced report, little to no recoil, and failure of the
next round to chamber or a bulged barrel. D III-12
12. What is the first action if a shooter suspects a squib load?
• correct answer - Stop shooting immediately, keep the firearm pointed
downrange, and notify the RSO. D III-12
, 13. The RSO should position himself/herself to:
• correct answer - Observe all shooters and the downrange area with a
clear field of view. B II-5
14. Hearing protection on a live firing line is required for:
• correct answer - All persons on or near the firing line, including
spectators. C III-6
15. Eye protection on a live firing line is required for:
• correct answer - All shooters and anyone downrange of the firing line. C
III-6
16. Before allowing shooters to go downrange to check targets, the RSO must
ensure:
• correct answer - All firearms are unloaded, cleared, and benched or
racked with actions open, and the firing line is safe. D III-15
17. The minimum age for a shooter on an NRA-sanctioned range without direct
adult supervision is:
• correct answer - Determined by range SOP, but generally 18 years unless
accompanied by an adult. C IV-2
18. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act on a firing line?
• correct answer - Handling a firearm while others are downrange. D II-7
19. The “muzzle discipline” rule states:
