If a shooter is not ready when asked 'Is the line ready?', what may the shooter or the coach do?

If a shooter is not ready when asked 'Is the line ready?', what may the shooter or the coach do?

• A. The shooter or the coach may raise a hand and call 'NOT READY ON TARGET'.
• B. The shooter must remain silent.
• C. The coach may remove a part from the gun.
• D. The shooter may shoot anyway.

Answer: (A)

Safety and clear communication are essential when the line is checked for readiness. If a shooter isn’t ready, the standard action is to raise a hand and clearly say “Not ready on target.” This tells the coach and range safety that no shot should be fired and allows time to address whatever is preventing readiness—whether it’s equipment, stance, or mental focus—before the line proceeds. The other options aren’t appropriate: remaining silent can lead to confusion, tampering with the firearm on the line is unsafe, and shooting regardless would violate safety rules. Using the explicit signal keeps everyone aligned and the range safe.

Safety and clear communication are essential when the line is checked for readiness. If a shooter isn’t ready, the standard action is to raise a hand and clearly say “Not ready on target.” This tells the coach and range safety that no shot should be fired and allows time to address whatever is preventing readiness—whether it’s equipment, stance, or mental focus—before the line proceeds. The other options aren’t appropriate: remaining silent can lead to confusion, tampering with the firearm on the line is unsafe, and shooting regardless would violate safety rules. Using the explicit signal keeps everyone aligned and the range safe.