NRA BASIC RSO TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a shooter, an
RSO would - ANSWERS-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 abve D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to . - ANSWERS-A
Maintain order on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
C Preent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-B Unload the firearm and
recommend that it be taken to a competent gunsmith B VI-4
What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a problem
unloading a firearm that you have never seen before? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-A,B,C in
that orded D I-7
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
To take and clear an loaded firearm with a stoppage from a shooter, an
RSO would - ANSWERS-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 abve D VI-7
The purpose of having a RSO on the firing line is to . - ANSWERS-A
Maintain order on the range.
B Ensure that shooters follow the range regulations.
C Preent Property damage and personal injury.
D All the above D II-2
When loading a muzzleloading fireman. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-B Unload the firearm and
recommend that it be taken to a competent gunsmith B VI-4
What should you do when a shooter on the firing line has a problem
unloading a firearm that you have never seen before? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-A,B,C in
that orded D I-7
