Range Safety Officer
Become a Range Safety Officer. The Range Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing line operation and ensuring safety during shooting events. The RSO candidate must be an experienced shooter.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Range Safety Officer roles and responsibilities
Range standard operating procedures
Range inspection and range rules
Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency.
PREREQUISITES: Candidates for NRA Range Safety Officers should be experienced shooters, involved in many aspects of target shooting, training, and range supervision.
FIREARM & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS: None, this is not a shooting course.
WHAT TO BRING: The range is outdoors with access to cover.
Ear & eye protection
Brimmed hat
High collared shirt
Water & snacks for the classroom
Lunch for in the classroom
Sun, wind & rain protection
Clothing layers for sun and weather protection on the range, appropriate footwear.
Chief range safety officer
The CRSO candidate must be a current NRA Instructor. This 14-hour course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training (CRSO).
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Standard operating procedures
Inspections
Emergency procedures
Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
Safety briefings
Students must demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises and complete an open book exam. Once the course is completed the RSO will be upgraded to a NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.