Who is responsible for commanding shooters to the firing line and starting their preparation period?

• A. Referee
• B. Range Safety Officer
• C. Chief Range Officer
• D. Coach

Answer: (C)

On the firing range, official commands that organize shooters and start the preparation period come from the person who oversees range operations and safety. The Chief Range Officer has that authority, supervising the range staff and ensuring everyone follows the same procedures. That role is designed to call shooters to the firing line and kick off the preparation period so all competitors begin under uniform rules and conditions.

The Referee mainly handles scoring and rule decisions, not issuing broad range commands. The Range Safety Officer focuses on safety enforcement on the line, but the command to assemble and start the session is part of the range’s official leadership. A Coach guides individual shooters, not the group’s formal on-line procedures.