NRA RSO BASIC COURSE
What is the role of the Range Safety Officer? The RSO supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the
range SOP. The CRSO develops range SOP, trains RSOs, and
has overall responsibility for safe gun handling and shooting
everywhere on the range.
What is the purpose of having range The range SOP provide guidelines for all activities that occur on
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? a range. SOP include shipping range rules, emergence
response plans, and other information needed to conduct safe
shooting activities and range operations consistent with the
purposes for which the range was designed.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: 3 Fundamental 1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Rules for Safe Gun Handling 2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: Rules for 1. Know your target and what is beyond.
Storing a Gun 2. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
3. Know how to use the gun safely.
4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
5. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
6. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
7. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized
persons.
8. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting
activities require additional safety precautions.
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What is the role of the Range Safety Officer? The RSO supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the
range SOP. The CRSO develops range SOP, trains RSOs, and
has overall responsibility for safe gun handling and shooting
everywhere on the range.
What is the purpose of having range The range SOP provide guidelines for all activities that occur on
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? a range. SOP include shipping range rules, emergence
response plans, and other information needed to conduct safe
shooting activities and range operations consistent with the
purposes for which the range was designed.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: 3 Fundamental 1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Rules for Safe Gun Handling 2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
NRA GUN SAFETY RULES: Rules for 1. Know your target and what is beyond.
Storing a Gun 2. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
3. Know how to use the gun safely.
4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
5. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
6. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
7. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized
persons.
8. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting
activities require additional safety precautions.
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