The Range Safety Officer is the person responsible for everyone’s safety on a live range. This NRA course certifies you for that role, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training at a shooting facility.

What this course covers

• The roles and responsibilities of an RSO
• Range Standard Operating Procedures
• Range inspection
• Range rules
• Delivering range briefings
• Emergency procedures
• Firearm stoppages and malfunctions

What you receive

• The RSO Student Study Guide
• The NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
• The Basic Firearm Training Program brochure
• Certification as an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

Course details

• Format: Classroom instruction with hands-on training at a shooting facility
• Length: Nine hours
• Prerequisites: No course prerequisite — you do not need any other NRA class first. The NRA requires you to be at least 21 years old

Price: $200

Common questions

Who is this for?
Anyone who runs or helps run a range — club officials, training staff, and shooters who want to take on that responsibility properly.

Do I need to be an instructor first?
No. The requirement is that you are 21 or older.

Is this the same as Chief Range Safety Officer?
No. Chief RSO is a separate, higher NRA course.