What should archers do after 5 whistle blasts?

After five whistle blasts, archers should recognize that this signals an emergency situation requiring immediate action. In archery ranges, specific whistle signals are used to communicate important instructions, and five blasts is universally understood as a call for an emergency. It alerts all archers to refrain from shooting and to safely stop what they are doing.

The appropriate action in this situation is to stop all shooting immediately and move behind the waiting line to ensure everyone remains safe. This response minimizes the risk of injury and allows range officials to address the situation that prompted the emergency signal. Understanding these signals and their meanings is crucial for maintaining safety at the archery range, which is a fundamental aspect of archery instruction and practice.