SYNOPSIS: A team of NRA Chief Range Safety Officers will provide the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course.  The 9-hour course develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. The fee covers the NRA "The Range Safety Officers" textbook; NRA Safety Rules pamphlet;  (the students can keep the previous items); one-year membership to Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club for student, spouse, and child under 18 years; lunch, coffee and rolls; and NRA Course Completion Certificate.  The course covers:

Introduction to the NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course.  Students will be able to understand the NRA's Range Safety Officer Course.  The procedure for becoming an NRA Range Safety Officer will be explained.

The Role of the Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures.  The role of the Range Safety Officer (RSO) and the purpose of having range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be explained.

Range Inspection and Range Rules.  The student will properly inspect an indoor range and outdoor range.  The four types of shooting range rules and how each type applies to the handling and use of firearms will be described.

Range Safety Briefing.  The purpose of a range safety briefing will be explained.  A range safety briefing will be conducted.

Emergency Procedures.  The purpose of having emergency procedures will be explained.  The steps to take during an emergency will be identified.  An emergency exercise will be conducted.

Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions.  The difference between a stoppage and a malfunction will be explained.  Demonstrations will be held on how to safely take a firearm from a shooter and how to clear common stoppages.

Test and Review.  Students will be able to pass the NRA's Range Safety Officer test and understand the procedure for submitting an application to the NRA.
 

Other optional NRA courses available:
- Basic Pistol Shooting
- Basic Rifle Shooting
- Basic Shotgun Shooting
- Personal Protection
- Reloading Metallic Cartridge
- Reloading Shotgun Shells
- Home Firearm Safety*
- Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program*
- Refuse To Be A Victim*

*Designates no actual shooting or live ammunition in class.

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Fee and class availability contact:  Sue Bierly, 507/533-4307, or E-Mail: