NRA Range Safety Officer Course – Foundational Knowledge (Oklahoma)

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What We Will Cover

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• RSO roles & authority, NRA policies, and how to organize and run safe range operations: SOPs, inspections, range rules, safety briefings, emergency procedures, and handling stoppages/malfunctions. rso.nra.org / nrainstructors.org. rso.nra.org+1

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• Oklahoma-aligned operations: youth supervision rules on public Wildlife Department (WMA) ranges (adult must be present for under-16), daylight shooting hours, PPE expectations, and safe target/berm use. wildlifedepartment.com / law.cornell.edu. Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation+1

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• Minors & training: Oklahoma law allows supervised minors to handle firearms for education/training, target shooting, and sporting events—plan range procedures accordingly. law.justia.com. Justia

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• Noise/neighbor considerations: Oklahoma’s range-protection statute offers noise-nuisance immunity to sport shooting ranges that meet statutory conditions; coordinate with ownership on compliance and documentation. law.justia.com. Justia

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• Local ordinances: municipalities may impose additional design/safety requirements (example: indoor range construction standards). amlegal.com (example city code). American Legal Publishing

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• Admin & standards: logs, waivers, incident reports, after-action reviews, and consistent documentation aligned to your facility’s SOPs and NRA guidance. nrainstructors.org. nrainstructors.org

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Approximate Length

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9 hours, typically delivered in classroom plus range-facility practicals. nrainstructors.org. nrainstructors.org

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Outcome

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Candidates who complete all lessons/practicals and pass the exam are eligible for NRA Range Safety Officer certification (final processing by the NRA). rso.nra.org / onlinetraining.nra.org. rso.nra.org+1

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What to Expect Logistically

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Prerequisites:

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• Minimum age 21 for NRA RSO. nrainstructors.org. nrainstructors.org

• Solid working knowledge of safe firearms handling and range etiquette (no prior instructor rating required). rso.nra.org. rso.nra.org

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Exams & evaluations: participation in tabletop drills, range-management scenarios, and a written/online exam per NRA standards. nrainstructors.org / onlinetraining.nra.org. nrainstructors.org+1

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Oklahoma notes:

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• WMA/public ranges: adult supervision required for shooters under 16; hours generally sunrise to +30 minutes; use approved berms/target areas only. law.cornell.edu / wildlifedepartment.com. Legal Information Institute+1

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• Minors in training: lawful when supervised for education/target shooting. law.justia.com. Justia

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• Law-enforcement quals: separate CLEET Line Safety Officer programs authorize personnel to run agency qualifications; this is distinct from the NRA RSO credential. oklahoma.gov (CLEET). Welcome to Oklahoma's Official Web Site

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• Local variance: some cities have added building/safety standards for ranges—confirm your facility’s jurisdictional requirements (e.g., Grove code). amlegal.com. American Legal Publishing

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Typical equipment: eye/ear protection, closed-toe shoes/hat; your range’s SOPs, incident/inspection forms, radio/whistle, first-aid/trauma kit, and note-taking materials (facility will confirm specifics). nrainstructors.org. nrainstructors.org

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Why It Matters

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This course turns competent shooters and club staff into effective line supervisors—able to enforce SOPs, manage people and risk, coordinate emergency response, and document incidents in ways that align with NRA guidance and Oklahoma rules for public ranges and supervised youth training. rso.nra.org / law.cornell.edu / law.justia.com.

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