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3973 S. Jim Minor Road Haw River, NC 27258

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NRA Range Safety Officer Certification

  • Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Clubhouse all day
  • 12

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NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) CERTIFICATION

The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program is designed to meet the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification, equipping participants with the essential skills to ensure safe and effective range operations.  This course provides thorough training in the responsibilities of a Range Safety Officer, preparing you to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities.

Course Overview:

  • Lesson I: Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course
  • Lesson II: The Role of the Range Safety Officer & Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Lesson III: Range Inspection and Range Rules
  • Lesson IV: Conducting a Range Safety Briefing
  • Lesson V: Emergency Procedures
  • Lesson VI: Live Fire Exercises and Demonstrations. 
  • Lesson VII: Test & Review
  • Various Exercises and Demonstrations

Certification Requirements

  • Must be 21 years old or older.

  • Attend the entire course.

  • Participate in discussions and practical exercises.

  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.

  • Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher.

  • Finalize credentialing at nrainstructors.org and pay required fees. 

  • NRA Membership is not required but does make the credentialing process easier.

Course Details:

  • Time: 0800 AM - 5:30 PM (approximate)
  • Location: Durham Pistol and Rifle Club (DPRC) Classroom
  • Cost: $125.00 (Includes NRA RSO student study guide)

What to bring: Note-taking materials

What is Provided: 

  • Range Safety Officer packet with RSO Course Book.
  • NRA RSO Patch

Important: No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom during this class.

Additional Information:
This class is primarily conducted within the clubhouse, with a range possibly used depending on weather and availability to simulate RSO activities in a range environment. Please dress accordingly for the weather on the day of the class.

For more information or to register, contact: 

Rick Miller, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Phone: 919-616-1175
Email: rickmiller227@gmail.com


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