When aerial shells larger than 6 inches are fired remotely, where should the shooter be?

When aerial shells larger than 6 inches are fired remotely, where should the shooter be?

• A. 25 feet away
• B. 200 feet away
• C. Behind a vehicle
• D. 75 feet away or behind barricade

Answer: (D)

When large aerial shells are fired remotely, the shooter must be protected from potential debris and misfires. The safe rule is to be at least 75 feet away from the launch site, or to be behind a barricade that can stop or deflect fragments. Standing only 25 feet away is too close for shells larger than 6 inches, risking injury if something goes wrong. Being 200 feet away is safe but not the standard requirement in this context, and simply being behind a vehicle isn’t the specified protective barrier; a barricade is the recognized protection. So, the best practice is to stay 75 feet away or behind a barricade.

When large aerial shells are fired remotely, the shooter must be protected from potential debris and misfires. The safe rule is to be at least 75 feet away from the launch site, or to be behind a barricade that can stop or deflect fragments. Standing only 25 feet away is too close for shells larger than 6 inches, risking injury if something goes wrong. Being 200 feet away is safe but not the standard requirement in this context, and simply being behind a vehicle isn’t the specified protective barrier; a barricade is the recognized protection. So, the best practice is to stay 75 feet away or behind a barricade.