NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course is designed to train individuals in the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities essential for organizing and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. Here’s a content description and key elements of the course:
Course Content
The 9-hour NRA Range Safety Officer Course covers the following main topics:
- Roles and responsibilities of a Range Safety Officer
- Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Range inspection and range rules
- Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
- Range safety briefings
- Emergency procedures
Key Elements
Prerequisites:
- Participants must be 21 years of age or older
- Basic knowledge of firearm safety and proficiency in operating different firearm actions
- Not fall under any CA DOJ Exclusions
Course Structure:
- Classroom instruction with practical exercises
- No live-fire exercises, but includes hands-on firearm handling practice
Assessment:
- Written examination with a required 90% pass rate
- Evaluation of practical skills during exercises at the range. You will act as an RSO and also run a line.
Certification:
- Successful completion leads to NRA Range Safety Officer certification
- Provides opportunities for employment at shooting ranges nationwide
Materials Provided:
- NRA Range Safety Officer Student Study Guide
- Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure
- NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure
- Course completion certificate
The RSO certification is an important step for those interested in a career in firearms instruction or range management, and it enhances overall firearm safety knowledge for recreational shooters.
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