If the shooter is not ready after the question 'IS THE LINE READY?', what action may be taken?

• A. The shooter or the coach can raise a hand and call 'NOT READY ON TARGET'.
• B. They must remain quiet.
• C. They may leave the firing line.
• D. They must call 'NOT READY' without specifying target.

Answer: (A)

Safety signaling when a shooter isn’t ready. If someone isn’t ready after the line readiness question, the best action is for either the shooter or the coach to raise a hand and call “NOT READY ON TARGET.” The raised hand provides a clear visual cue, and the spoken phrase specifies exactly which target is affected. This pauses loading and firing for that shooter, keeps everyone else on the line safe, and lets the range crew know to stop that particular activity without shutting down the entire line.

Other choices don’t fit as well because they don’t clearly communicate which shooter is not ready or they imply actions that aren’t appropriate while the line is active (for example, remaining quiet, leaving the firing line, or signaling without naming the target).