Range Officer Qualifications

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 primary aim of the RSO course is to enhance range safety for Clubs by providing practical and relevant training and guidance. Successful candidates will be qualified as a NRA Range Officer (RSO). The NRA RSO qualification is valid for six years from the date of issue.

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The NRA Range Conducting Officer’s Course (RCO) is intended for suitable club members to gain the qualification necessary to allow them to sign for and run a Ministry of Defence (MoD) range. Candidates should be experienced shooters who have passed the Range Safety Officers (RSO) course, with experience of running ranges. Pass requirements are high, and the course is not to be undertaken lightly. Only those members who are considered to be suitable, and who stand a good chance of passing, should be put forward by their clubs. The MoD requires that their ranges, when used by civilian clubs, should be run to the same standards of safety as they are when used by the military. Candidates must understand the level of responsibility that they are taking on.

Full details and course availability can be found via our Online Entry System

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Full details and course availability can be found via our Online Entry System

Run in conjunction with the MLAGB, this course is not designed to teach about muzzle loading, however the training will cover range management and all areas required to enable current NRA ROs to add muzzle loading and black powder to their qualification.

Full details and course availability can be found via our Online Entry System