Ready to Lead with Confidence and Keep Shooters Safe?

Step up and become a nationally recognized NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) — the gold-standard credential that turns passionate shooters into respected safety leaders on any range!

This high-impact RSO course is specifically designed to develop elite NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the rock-solid knowledge, practical skills, and professional attitude essential for organizing, conducting, and supervising safe, smooth shooting activities and full-scale range operations.

Whether you want to volunteer at your local club, work professionally at a shooting facility, advance your career in the firearms industry, or simply ensure every shooter around you has a safe and enjoyable experience, this course will give you the tools and credentials to lead with confidence.

What You’ll Master – Hands-On Skills That Matter

Roles and Responsibilities of an RSO – Become the ultimate guardian of safety and the go-to leader on any range.
Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Learn how to create and reinforce the policies that keep ranges running efficiently and safely.
Range Inspection – Master proactive checks to identify and fix issues before they become problems.
Range Rules – Deliver clear, consistent guidelines that earn respect from all shooters.
Range Briefings – Give powerful, engaging safety talks that set the perfect tone for a safe and fun day.
Emergency Procedures – Know exactly how to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.
Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions – Handle firearm issues with calm professionalism and expertise.

You’ll walk away with real-world tools, an official NRA RSO credential, and the confidence to supervise ranges at clubs, events, commercial facilities, or large shooting competitions.

Important Tuition & Credentialing Information

Tuition for the course does not include the NRA credentialing fee. Current NRA fees are:

$40 for current NRA members
$175 for non-members

(Pro tip: Join or renew your NRA membership during the workshop and save $10 off the membership— use this link: https://membership.nra.org/recruiters/join/XI018302)

Required Equipment

A notebook (to capture all the pro tips and procedures)
Eye and ear protection (if the class includes a range visit)

Prerequisites

A current NRA membership (or join during the workshop)
A solid working knowledge of the three main NRA safety rules
The ability to interact with people at a professional level

This isn’t just another class — it’s your opportunity to lead, protect, and inspire the next generation of safe shooters while earning a credential that opens doors and earns instant respect on every range.

Spots fill up fast because serious shooters know this is the training that truly matters. Ready to become the safety leader every range needs? Let’s get you certified!

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification