TSNZ Outdoor Range Officers' Certification Test

TSNZ Outdoor Range Officers' Certification Test

Please complete all required sections and answer every question. Certification requires a valid NZ Firearms Licence, TSNZ membership, and successful completion of this test. An ID photo must be supplied as per the instructions at the end of the test.
Applicant Information

Enter your personal details as required for TSNZ Outdoor Range Officer certification.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

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Email Address
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Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Firearms Licence Number
Firearms Licence Expiry

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TSNZ Number
Outdoor Club Secretary Information

Provide details of your TSNZ Outdoor Club and Club Secretary. If you do not currently belong to an Outdoor Club, please give details for your TSNZ Indoor Club.
TSNZ Outdoor Club
TSNZ Indoor Club - include if you DO NOT belong to an Outdoor Club
Secretary Name
Secretary Email Address
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Secretary Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
This test consists of thirty (30) questions, some with multiple parts, and has no time limit. Please answer all questions carefully.

The first EIGHT (8) QUESTIONS relate to safety and ALL must be answered correctly to pass this test.

The following TWENTY TWO (22) QUESTIONS have a pass rate of 90%.

This is an open-book test. Refer to the TSNZ Outdoor Range Officers Training Course and the ISSF Rules as needed.

Your responses will be reviewed for certification eligibility. A recent photo is required to produce the Range Officer's ID card; see the end of this form for photo submission details.
1. A TSNZ Outdoor Range Officer must hold a valid Firearms Licence - yes or no?
2. List four (4) things shooters CAN do after the ATHLETES TO THE LINE call and before Preparation and Sighting Time:
3. Name one (1) thing shooters CANNOT do after the ATHLETES TO THE LINE call and before Preparation and Sighting Time:
4. Why should firearms safety incidents or accidents be reported immediately to TSNZ?
5. What must the RO do before rifles can be taken from the mound after a match?
6. What should the RO do if someone needs to go ahead of the firing line?
7. What two things can happen if a shooter fires a shot before the Preparation and Sighting START command?
8. Which of the following does the Range Officer have the power to do? You may choose more than one
9. What does ISSF stand for, and what is their website address?
10. Name two (2) things an RO can do at a NON-ISSF match that they cannot do at an ISSF match
11. If a shooter has to change mounds during the match how is their score handled?
12. What should the RO do in a competition if a shooter who shouldn't be there is on the mound?
13. List five (5) NON-ALLOWABLE malfunctions:
14. What are the two types of targets used on TSNZ Outdoor Ranges?
15. There are two things a RO can do if a shooter arrives late for their match after Sighting and Preparation time has finished, depending on the circumstances. What are they?
15. There are two (2) things a Range Officer can do if a shooter arrives late for their match, after Sighting and Preparation time has finished. List them and the circumstances in which they apply.
16. Name the three (3) key duties of an Outdoor Range Officer:
17. What are two (2) things apart from timing that a Range Officer must consider if a shooter has to move mounds?
18. What should the Range Officer do if they miss a time call? Give an example.
19. How much time is allowed for a shooter who is interrupted for more than three (3) minutes within the last five (5) minutes of a competition?
20. List three (3) types of support provided by TSNZ for Outdoor Range Officers:
21. Give two (2) examples of things a Range Officer should report to a Range Committee:
22. Which of the following is NOT a standard Range Officer call for a Prone match on fanfold targets?
23. How could an Outdoor Range Officer manage a range that is very wide? Give at least two examples.
24. What must an Outdoor Range Officer be familiar with apart from TSNZ Rules and ISSF Rules?
25. How are sighting shots and the following match shots handled if a shooter has been interrupted for more than five (5) minutes through no fault of their own? Give three (3) points.
26. What should a Range Officer do if a shooter claims they are being disturbed by spectator conversations taking place on the range?
27. What must the Range Committee consider when making their decisions about competition issues?
28. How is an overload different to a cross fire?
29. What are the two (2) types of matches shot outdoors at 50m, and what are their match times when shot on fanfold targets?
30. If a shooter says they've received a shot on their target that isn't theirs, what should the Range Officer do and why?
PHOTO SUBMISSION:

A recent photograph is required for your Range Officer's ID card. Please email your photo to tsnzoutdoorforum@gmail.com

Your photo must:

- Be a clear, recent image of your face (passport style)

- Not include hats, sunglasses, or other obstructions

- Be in JPEG or PNG format

- Be at least 300x400 pixels

Your application cannot be processed until your photo is received.
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TSNZ Outdoor Range Officers' Certification Test

Applicant Information

Outdoor Club Secretary Information