Which statement describes informing the Range Officer about out-of-ring sightings?

• A. Range Officer must be informed about out-of-ring sighting.
• B. Range Officer is not involved.
• C. Only the shooter informs.
• D. It is optional to inform the Range Officer.

Answer: (A)

When a shot lands outside the target ring, safety and clear communication on the firing line are essential. The Range Officer is the on-site safety authority who coordinates responses to any incident and ensures the line is halted if needed and the situation is documented. Informing the Range Officer about out-of-ring sightings allows for immediate safety checks, proper incident reporting, and correct scoring follow-up. This establishes a reliable process so everyone on the range knows what happened and what actions are required. Other approaches—such as not involving the Range Officer, relying only on the shooter to report, or making it optional—risk safety gaps and unclear accountability.