In short-range training, what color tracer is used?

• A. Blue projectile tracer
• B. Red projectile tracer
• C. Green projectile tracer
• D. Yellow projectile tracer

Answer: (A)

Tracer color coding helps safety and training by signaling ammo type on the range. For short-range training, blue tracer is used because it clearly marks training rounds, letting shooters and range safety personnel see the path of the shot without confusing it with live-fire tracers. The blue glow is easy to spot at close distances, providing immediate visual feedback for technique and accuracy while reducing the risk of misinterpretation that could occur with other tracer colors. Other colors are typically reserved for different purposes or calibers and could be misread as live ammunition, so they aren’t used in this training context.