Who signals when you may proceed downrange after others have downrange activity?

• A. A random spectator.
• B. The shooter alone.
• C. A range officer or signals.
• D. The target.

Answer: (C)

The important idea here is that moving downrange after shooters have finished is controlled by an official authority on the range or by an established signaling system. A range officer (or the designated signals used on that range) is the one who inspects the area, ensures all firearms are safe and that the downrange zone is clear, and then gives the clearance to proceed. You might see this clearance communicated by a verbal command, a flag, a light, or a specific hand signal depending on the range’s procedures. A random spectator isn’t trained or authorized to grant permission, the shooter alone doesn’t have the authority to clear the area, and the target isn’t involved in signaling safety.