Range Safety Officer Course (RSO)

Description

The NRA Basic Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course is designed to prepare experienced shooters to perform the primary duties of an RSO. RSOs ensure that users of a range follow a range of regulations to reduce property damage and personal injury. RSOs often have the responsibility to take action when circumstances require it. The RSO is the range’s official on the firing line to ensure safety and to help shooters.

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course
2. The Role of the NRA Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
3. Range Inspection and Range Rules
4. Range Safety Briefing
5. Emergency Procedures
6. Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
7. Test and Review

Expectations and Outcomes

To develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course. A 90% score is required to obtain certification.

Types

Intermediate, In Home Defense Training, NRA Courses, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge), Women's Only Courses

Documentation Requirements

Please download, sign and return the Liability Waiver / Range Rules AT Liability Waiver / Range Rules.

A Picture of the Current Valid Driver's License.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

NRA Range Safety Officers should be experienced shooters involved in many aspects of target shooting, training, and range supervision.
The NRA encourages active shooters to learn more and become responsible for the safety of fellow shooters through this program.
There will be practical exercises with all types of firearms in this course, even if a shooter’s discipline does not require experience with those types.

Please download, sign and return the Liability Waiver / Range Rules AT Liability Waiver / Range Rules.

A Picture of the Current Valid Driver's License.

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