The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed as a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. An RSO’s primary duty is to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations for all shooters at all times. The Range Officer will provide Range orientation for new guests, and members and ensure the entire facility and all operations are maintained at the highest standards.
To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must be at least 21 years of age; you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Who is the class for:
Those who are interested in becoming an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer.
Certified Range Safety Officers are required for:
- All Boy Scouts of America shooting events
- NRA-sanctioned shooting competitions and events, other shooting events
- Practically every commercial shooting range and gun club.
NRA Range Safety Course Outline:
- The Role of a Range Safety Officer
- The purpose of Standard Operating Procedures
- Range Layouts and Limits
- Range Inspection
- Range Rules/Safety Briefings
- How to conduct a Range Safety Briefing
- Emergency Procedures
- Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
- How to properly control a shooter on the firing line.