The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. 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. Range Safety Officer courses are conducted by Chief Range Safety Officers. The Range Safety Officer course is a nine-hour course that consists of classroom time and practical exercises conducted on a range.

NRA Range Safety Officers must be 21 years of age or older.

Registration and Sign-In will be from 07:30 to 08:00, in the CPFGC Main Meeting Hall. Class will start promptly at 08:00 and last eight to nine hours, depending on class size, familiarity of students with firearms, and the amount of live firing time. Free coffee and doughnuts will be available in the morning.

How does one become a certified NRA Range Safety Officer?

1. Individuals who currently possess a valid NRA Firearms Insructor certification or NRA Coach appointment in one of the NRA's firearms training programs have the option of taking the Range Safety Officer course by home validation.
2. Those individuals who do not hold a trainer rating must attend a Range Safety Officer Course.

The Range Safety Officer Course consists of:

1. Range Safety Officer's Roles and Responsibilities
2. Range Standard Operating Procedures
3. Range Inspection and Range Rules
4. Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
5. Range Safety Briefings, including Emergency Procedures

Successful candidates must score 90% or better on the written exam.