You must complete all six lessons and a short electronically administered test with a 90% pass rate in order to become a certified Range Safety Officer. If you do not pass the course the first time you will be able to take the test two more times.
To become an certified NRA Range Safety Officer, you must meet the following requirements:
classification, or a member other than an officer who holds the rank of sergeant or above and who is qualified TQ 6A (field artillery) and as a basic artillery Technician (TSQ 021.08), (b) have successfully completed a unit artillery safety officer's course, and (c) be certified as a qualified RSO in writing by the CO. e. Demolition Ranges (Land). The appointment of RSOs is
This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility.
Per the NRA to RSO one needs to have a current RSO certification and card in possession as they are valid for only 2 years.
Range Safety Officer. The range safety officer is responsible for the safe operation of the range to include conducting a safety orientation before each scheduled live-fire exercise. He ensures that a brass and ammunition check is made before the unit leaves the range.
Prior to conducting live fire, the RSO must take certain steps to ensure that the range, range equipment, and range conditions are safe and functional. Checklists, which should be part of range Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.s), are often used to guide the RSO with each item specified for that range. 1.5 Min.
Radiological Safety Officer (Nuclear Medicine) Certification Examination. Training cum RSO certification course on Radiation Safety Aspects of Gamma Irradiation Chamber. Training cum RSO certification course for Operation of Radiation Processing Facilities(Gamma and Electron) for Food, Healthcare and Allied Products.
noun. a person in charge of a firing range.
The RSO is the range's official on the firing line to ensure safety and to help shooters. Becoming a Range Safety Officer is a huge responsibility, similar to becoming a NRA Certified Instructor, with much harder testing and the maintaining of a certification card with the NRA.
a. Officer in Charge (OIC): 1) The OIC of the firing range or training facility will either be a Commissioned, Warrant or Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SFC or above or a SSG in an authorized SFC position).
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(1) Commissioned officer, warrant officer, NCO (Army), SNCO (Marine Corps) or civilian.
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Department of the Army Pamphlet DA PAM 385-63 Range Safety April 2014 provides minimum requirements for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Range Safety Programs prescribed in Army Regulation (AR) 385–63 and Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3570.1C.
NRA Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Completion & Expiration. You must complete all six lessons and a short electronically administered test with a 90% pass rate in order to become a certified Range Safety Officer. If you do not pass the course the first time you will be able to take the test two more times.
If you do not pass the exam after the third time and you would like to pursue NRA certification as a Range Safety Officer, you will need to successfully complete a live classroom-based course facilitated by an NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer.
The NRA Range Safety Officer’s Course (RSO) is intended for club shooters of all levels of experience, who may not have had any formal training in the practical aspects of running ranges. The applicant must be 18 years of age and must be a member of a Home Office Approved Club.
The RSO is not qualified to RO on Ministry of Defence (MoD) Ranges. The NRA RSO qualification is also promoted as “best practice” for all clubs that shoot at Bisley. To book an NRA RSO course, or for further information on any RSO matter, please either email NRA Training Division or phone us on 01483 797777 ext.149.
A grade of 90% is required to pass. You will receive an NRA Range Safety Officer Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, and a signed certificate showing you passed the course.
There are two ways to achieve this goal. The first option is to become an NRA Certified Instructor then take the NRA Certified Chief Safety Officer course. The other option is to become an NRA Certified Instructor, teach for two years, then become appointed as an NRA Training Counselor.
Both require you to have a current BIT (within the last two years), and be a curret NRA Pistol Instructor.
Firearms can be safe whether used for recreation, competition, or professional training, so long as all of the rules are followed. However, an untrained or uncaring individual can put the lives of others at risk when misusing firearms. Ensuring safety at the range is paramount so many ranges employ one or more NRA Certified Range Safety Officers ...