Range Safety Officer Instructor Course (CRSO)

Course Highlights Include:

• RSO roles and responsibilities

• Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Range inspections and rules enforcement

• Firearm stoppages and malfunction protocols

• Conducting formal range safety briefings

• Emergency procedures and risk mitigation

For certified RSOs looking to elevate their leadership and instructional abilities, Valortec offers the official NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course—a 14-hour program taught exclusively by NRA Training Counselors who also hold CRSO credentials.

Course Format:

• Part 1: Basic Instructor Training (BIT)

• Part 2: Chief Range Safety Officer Training

Course Content Includes:

• Advanced development of SOPs and range documentation

• Teaching and supervisory methodology

• Emergency action planning and incident response

• Diagnosing and managing firearm stoppages and malfunctions

• Conducting training for new RSOs

• Practical teaching exercises and team leadership evaluation

Students must demonstrate teaching proficiency through practical role-play and complete an open-book exam. Upon successful completion, the RSO is officially upgraded to NRA Chief Range Safety Officer status and authorized to certify and train other RSOs.