What is the role of the Range Safety Officer? - ANSWER The RSO supervises shooting activities
as prescribed by the range SOP. The CRSO develops range SOP, trains RSOs, and has overall
responsibility for safe gun handling and shooting everywhere on the range.
What is the purpose of having range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? - ANSWER The
range SOP provide guidelines for all activities that occur on a range. SOP include shipping range
rules, emergence response plans, and other information needed to conduct safe shooting
activities and range operations consistent with the purposes for which the range was designed.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: 3 Fundamental Rules for Safe Gun Handling - ANSWER 1. ALWAYS keep
the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: Rules for Storing a Gun - ANSWER 1. Know your target and what is
beyond.
2. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
3. Know how to use the gun safely.
4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
5. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
6. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
7. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
8. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety
precautions.
as prescribed by the range SOP. The CRSO develops range SOP, trains RSOs, and has overall
responsibility for safe gun handling and shooting everywhere on the range.
What is the purpose of having range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? - ANSWER The
range SOP provide guidelines for all activities that occur on a range. SOP include shipping range
rules, emergence response plans, and other information needed to conduct safe shooting
activities and range operations consistent with the purposes for which the range was designed.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: 3 Fundamental Rules for Safe Gun Handling - ANSWER 1. ALWAYS keep
the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: Rules for Storing a Gun - ANSWER 1. Know your target and what is
beyond.
2. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
3. Know how to use the gun safely.
4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
5. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
6. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
7. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
8. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety
precautions.
