NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Payne's Prairie

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 range users 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, ensuring safety and assisting shooters. 
The Role of the NRA Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
You will learn the skills and knowledge to perform basic commands, range inspection, range rules, emergency procedures, clear firearm stoppages & malfunctions, and the safety and responsibility of shooters at any Gun Range.
We develop NRA-certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
In our RSO Course, you will learn how to unload every pistol, rifle, and shotgun action with real firearms.

Topics Covered

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Range Inspection & Commands
• Range Rules & Firearms Inspections
• Range Briefings
• Emergency Procedures
• How to Clear Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions.
• Observe all shooters respectfully but immediately cease any behavior that could be considered unsafe.

The (RSO) Primary Responsibilities
The primary duty of a Range Safety Officer is to organize, conduct, and supervise safe range activities and range operations for all customers at all times.
To ensure safety on the range, observe all shooters and respectfully but immediately cease any behavior that could be considered unsafe.
You can safely control the firing line while live fire is in progress.
Must possess observation skills and the ability to identify potential safety issues.
Could you identify unsafe acts and take immediate corrective action?
Must be observant and possess the ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
Must be able to use tact and be respectful when correcting unsafe behavior.
Please make sure that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is followed.

Expectations and Outcomes

EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES

To develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations. 

Students will receive feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course. 

There is a short written test in the lesson material at the end of the course. 

A score of 90% is required to obtain certification. 

Types

Basic, Classes offered in SPANISH, NRA Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Range Safety Officer, Rifle, Shotgun, Specialty Other

Documentation Requirements

The (RSO) Primary Responsibilities
The primary duty of a Range Safety Officer is to organize, conduct, and supervise safe range activities and range operations for all customers at all times.
To ensure safety on the range, observe all shooters and respectfully but immediately cease any behavior that could be considered unsafe.
You can safely control the firing line while live fire is in progress.
Must possess observation skills and the ability to identify potential safety issues.
Could you identify unsafe acts and take immediate corrective action?
Must be observant and possess the ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
Must be able to use tact and be respectful when correcting unsafe behavior.
Please make sure that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is followed.

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

Requirements

**You Must Select the Add-On to purchase the RSO Student Package (includes SOP example and test) to complete this course.

This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility.
21 years old or older.
Attend the entire course.
Participate in discussions and practical exercises.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher.
Finalize credentialing at nrainstructors.org.