The Range Conducting Officer (RCO) Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate a shooting range. Participants learn about firearm safety, range operations, rules of conduct, risk management, emergency procedures and more. This course is ideal for anyone interested in becoming an RCO or for those with an RCO qualification that is due to expire.

In addition to learning how to operate a shooting range safely and responsibly, students will also receive an official NSRA certificate recognising their successful completion of the training program upon successful completion of all requirements. With an NSRA certification as an RCO, you can be sure that you and your fellow shooters are shooting as the safest level.

Alex

Bench Rest Rifle. RCO Student, 9th Sept 2023

The depth of the instructors knowledge and ability to articulate complex topics made the information both accessible and engaging. The practical advice and hands-on experience you provided have given me a much deeper understanding of the RCO role, and I feel more confident and prepared because of it.

Terry

Lightweight Sporter Rifle. RCO Student, 9th Sept 2023

I really enjoyed the comprehensive and professional delivery of the course materials. I benefited greatly and feel confident that I am able to provide a good standard of range safety. And of course this is an ongoing learning process.

This course is operated by Pinhoe Target Shooting Club and the qualification is validated by the NSRA. You do not have to be a member of the NSRA in order to qualify as an RCO.

The course is open to probationary and full members of Pinhoe Target Shooting Club, although probationary members will not be issued their RCO qualification until they become a full member. This course is also open to full members of other NSRA Target Shooting Clubs.

The qualification costs £35 which includes your NSRA Training Pack and covers the cost of PTSC providing the course. The qualification is valid for 5 years.

Being a Range Officer does not mean extra duties! It does mean having a hightened sense of awareness both on and off shooting ranges. It also means that booking a range becomes much easier since an RO in each detail is recognised as best practice by our governing body (NSRA) and our insurance company.

These courses are great fun and very informative about many aspects of our sport. So if you are interested in taking part then book your place below: