NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course
The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) course is a non-shooting classroom-only course but may include visiting a range facility. The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program is designed to certify individuals who can effectively organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations. The RSO course focuses on safety and does not encompass the functions of a Range Officer who conducts competitive shooting events.
What You Will Learn
- The Roles and Responsibilities of the NRA Range Safety Officer
- Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Range Inspection and Range Rules
- Range Safety Briefing
- Emergency Procedures
- Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
- Test and Review
Materials Received
- NRA Range Safety Officer Student Study Guide
- Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure
- NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure
- Instructor Application/Course Evaluation Form
NRA Credentialing Fees (Effective February 1, 2026)
NRA membership is not required to attend this course or to obtain NRA RSO certification. However, the NRA implemented a revised Trainer Credential Fee Structure effective February 1, 2026.
Initial Credentialing Fees:
- NRA Member: $40
- Non-Member: $175
Additional Rating Activation:
- Member: $20
- Non-Member: $40
Because of this updated structure, many students choose to obtain NRA membership before activating their RSO credential. While membership is entirely optional, the cost difference between member and non-member credentialing is significant.
NRA Membership Information
If you choose to become a member before activating your credential, you may use my recruiter link below for the current discounted annual rate:
Join the NRA – $35 Annual Membership
After joining, please allow 24–48 hours for your membership and training records to sync before completing your credentialing payment to ensure correct billing.
All certification and credentialing fees are paid directly to the NRA Education & Training Division — not to Seacoast Firearms Training, LLC.
Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old.
Please download, read, print, and bring to class our Liability_Waiver.pdf