Range Safety Officer

The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) course is a comprehensive instructor-led training designed to certify individuals in overseeing safe, organized, and effective live-fire range operations. It focuses on safety leadership, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and incident management, making it essential for volunteers or professionals working at public or private shooting ranges, including Scouting events.
 
This course does not require shooting, it is classroom based.
 
Course Description & Key Topics
  • Core Purpose: To equip candidates with the skills needed to create a safe shooting environment, enforce range rules, and reduce liability.
  • What is Taught: Participants learn to conduct range briefings, perform range inspections, manage shooters on the firing line, and handle emergency procedures.
  • Malfunction Handling: The curriculum includes training on identifying and clearing firearm stoppages and malfunctions.
  • Non-Live Fire Course: The RSO course is primarily classroom-based with practical, hands-on exercises involving firearm handling, but it generally does not involve live-fire shooting.
Target Audience & Logistics in Texas
  • Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
  • The course is designed for experienced shooters familiar with various firearm action types.
  • Those seeking RSO certification
This certification is crucial for those looking to supervise range activities, and it serves as a prerequisite for the NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) course.
 

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