What is the effect of reporting a sighting shot to the Range Officer?

• A. Reporting the sighting shot to the Range Officer prevents an automatic miss.
• B. Reporting the sighting shot has no effect on scoring.
• C. Only the Range Officer can report sighting shots.
• D. Reporting is optional.

Answer: (A)

Sighting shots are used to check your sights and confirm zero before counting toward the score. When you report a sighting shot to the Range Officer, that shot is classified as a practice check and is not included in the scoring. This keeps it from counting as a miss or affecting your final score, allowing you to make adjustments without penalty once you know your aim is true. The key idea is that notifying the Range Officer ensures the shot is treated as a preliminary check rather than a scored attempt.