For club members
Becoming a range officer
What range officers do on the day, how a detail is run, and how clubs and associations train and accredit them.
3 lessons · 11 min
Start with step 1Lessons
- SafetyStep 1: The range officer's roleWhat a range officer is responsible for, what they do before, during and after shooting, and what makes a good one.4 min readReviewed
- SafetyStep 2: Running a detailHow a range officer runs one detail of shooters from briefing to cease fire, checks the line, sends people forward and rotates the next detail in.4 min readReviewed
- SafetyStep 3: Range officer accreditation: ask your clubHow clubs and associations train and accredit range officers, what the schemes have in common, and why your first step is to ask your club.3 min readReviewed
Education here is general information. Clubs run their own inductions, and licensing courses are set by each state. Requirements differ by state; check with the club and your state firearms registry.
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