Take the next step in your training career and become a leader in range safety with the NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) Course. This instructor course is designed for experienced shooters and current NRA Range Safety Officers who are ready to train, mentor, and certify others.
The NRA Chief RSO certification qualifies you to conduct NRA Range Safety Officer courses, allowing you to play a critical role in developing safe, knowledgeable, and responsible shooters. Whether you’re working at a range, supporting training programs, or expanding your professional credentials, this course positions you as a subject matter expert in range operations and safety.
The goal of this course is to develop NRA Chief Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely organize, conduct, and supervise a variety of shooting activities and range operations.
Chief RSOs fill a vital need on the range and are certified instructors. Chief RSOs supervise RSOs
to ensure that shooters follow the range’s regulations to reduce property damage and personal injury. Chief RSOs often have the responsibility to act when circumstances require it. The Chief RSO is the range’s official on the firing line to ensure safety and to help shooters.
Becoming a Chief RSO not only strengthens your leadership and instructional abilities, but also creates opportunities to earn additional income by teaching RSO courses and supporting range operations.
Equally important, this certification helps you reduce liability exposure by applying proven safety standards, proper supervision techniques, and structured range procedures—protecting both you and those you train.
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Course
Students will receive the NRA Range Safety Officer Course Handbook
along with instruction in the classroom covering the following topics:
- How to organize and conduct NRA RSO courses
- Range safety standards and best practices
- Developing and delivering effective safety briefings
- Supervising live-fire activities and managing shooters
- Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Emergency procedures and incident management
- Evaluating and certifying Range Safety Officers
NRA Membership is NOT required to become a NRA Instructor. However, being an NRA member does expedite the process of becoming an Instructor.
This is a hands on, non-live fire course with numerous practical exercises designed to allow students to experience many different firearm action types and participate in practical exercises to prepare for the Chief RSO role. Students will receive coaching and feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course.
Requirements & Course Schedule
Requirements:
- Students must be at least 21 years of age to be certified as an NRA Chief Range Safety Office.
- Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
If you have completed BIT within the past two years, you are not required to attend this portion. However, you must provide a valid BIT certificate/card to verify completion in order to be exempt. Failure to provide proof will require you to complete BIT separately, as it is not included with this course and will require an additional fee.
Our NRA Chief RSO Instructor Course is a two day course and covers all the prerequisites to certify you as a Chief RSO. If you already completed some of the prerequisites, you may not need to attend both days.
Day 1- NRA Range Safety Officer.
If you have already completed the NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Student Course, you must provide a valid certificate as proof of completion. Failure to provide proof will require you to attend and successfully complete this course.
Day 2- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.
You must attend, complete and pass the course.
What to bring to the class:
- Note taking gear
- Tablet or laptop
- Drinks & snacks
Cost per student $450
Financing available through PayPal Pay Later. Train now, pay later.
***NO AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM***