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NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course

Intermediate - Become an RSO. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of an RSO

Duration: 9 hours

$125.00

Fee

Byron Mathews

Instructor Bio

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now October 19 Sunday
Zion, IL
2 - 8 Students 10am to 7pm Byron Mathews Space Available
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Description

The NRA Basic Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course is designed to prepare experienced shooters to perform the primary duties of an RSO. Equips them with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

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.

RSOs ensure that users of a range 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 to ensure safety and to help shooters.

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Topics Covered

  1. Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course
  2. The Role of the NRA Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
  3. Range Inspection and Range Rules
  4. Range Safety Briefing
  5. Emergency Procedures
  6. Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
  7. Test and Review

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Expectations and Outcomes

To develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course. A 90% score is required to obtain certification.

Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Course Evaluation form.

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Types

Intermediate, NRA Courses, Range Safety Officer

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Documentation Requirements

Attendees must be age 21 or above.
Illinois residents must have a valid FOID card.

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

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Requirements

Eye Protection
Ear Protection
Ammunition (~100 rounds)