​Chief Range Safety Officer
​& Range Safety Officer
​Training

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SAFETY is the most important thing on the Range.

Do you want to learn how to run a Safe Range? 

Range Safety Officers (RSO) oversee range activities to ensure SAFETY.
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Chief Range Safety Officers (CRSO) train and supervise RSO's as well as develop Range Standard Operating Procedures.
RSO & CRSO courses may be taught at your location. If you would like us to come to you,
​Contact Us, so we can discuss your options.
The venue MUST allow lawful firearm possession.
Cost may vary based on class location.

Range Safety Officer

This course teaches the basic duties a Range Safety Officer performs. It provides instruction to: the role of RSO's; range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's); range safety briefings; range inspections and rules; emergency procedures; and how to clear firearm stoppages and correct malfunctions. The skills acquired in this course require regular practice which should initially take place under the supervision of a qualified individual - such as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO).

9 Hour (minimum) Class Time
​Class Cost $125

RSO Course Dates: TBD

Chief Range Safety Officer

This is an Instructor Level Class*. To develop NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to train and supervise NRA Range Safety Officers and to provide the essential information required to develop Range Standard Operating Procedures.
CRSO's must be a current RSO. RSO and CRSO training can be scheduled together.

*NOTE: ALL CRSO courses will include Basic Instructor Training (BIT) unless otherwise noted.

Class Time (minimum) for:
Current NRA RSO - 14 Hours (Includes BIT*)
All Others - 24 Hours (Includes BIT*)

Class Cost varies based on training needed. $250-$350

​CRSO Course Dates: TBD

*ALL NRA Instructor Level Classes require completion of Basic Instructor Training (BIT).
NRA Guidelines allow waiver of BIT requirement if BIT has been completed within the previous 24 months. However, the Training Counselor and/or Chief RSO may require all Instructor Candidates and CRSO Candidates to complete BIT.

**PLEASE NOTE: Attending and paying for a Range Safety Officer (RSO) or Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) course DOES NOT  guarantee that you will become a RSO or CRSO. You are paying for the OPPORTUNITY to become a RSO or CRSO. Your KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTITUDE will be evaluated, and upon successful completion of the course, you may be recommended to the NRA for Certification. Please ask us for details.

NRA Membership is NOT required to become a NRA RSO or CRSO. However, being an NRA member does expedite the process of becoming a RSO or CRSO, and offers a discount on Instructor Credentialing Fees.
Please ask us for details.
You can click HERE or on any of the "Join NRA" graphics/links to join/renew now.
​You will be directed to the NRA's Secure Membership Website.