It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is:

• A. In front of a safe backstop
• B. In front of a bright light
• C. In the air above
• D. Behind the shooter

Answer: (A)

Backstops are essential because they stop and contain arrows, preventing them from traveling beyond the target area. When the target sits in front of a safe backstop, arrows are more likely to be caught or absorbed, protecting people and property behind the target. The other scenarios lack that containment: a bright light doesn’t address where the arrow goes after it hits the target, shooting with the target in the air provides no stopping surface, and having the target behind the shooter creates a direct risk to the shooter and others if an arrow goes off course. So, the safest setup is the target in front of a safe backstop.