Range Safety Officer (RSO) and Range Conducting Officer (RCO) Renewal Process.

On 01^st January 2023 the NRA conducted a thorough review of the RSO and RCO renewal process.

The updated renewal process is outlined below:

NRA RSO Qualification – For use on civilian ranges only.
NRA RCO Qualification – Specific to MoD ranges only.

1.    For existing qualified RCO’s who do not hold the NRA RSO qualification you will now be required to hold the RSO qualification as well, you can do this by simply completing the NRA RSO online test.

• If you do not operate on MoD ranges, you can renew as a RSO only by completing the online renewal test found in the RSO renewal section.

• If your club is affiliated to the NRA and you do operate on MoD ranges and require a valid RCO qualification, the new process involves completing two online tests. Begin by taking the RSO online test. Upon successful completion, you will receive a link to the RCO online test. Please ensure payment for the RSO online test is made before proceeding to the RCO online test.

2.    For individuals who do not fit into section 1.

• RSO renewal, please follow the process under the RSO Renewal section.

• RCO renewal, please follow the process under the RCO Renewal section.

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RSO Renewal

For Range Officers running civilian club shoots on civilian ranges.

ABOUT RENEWING AS AN RSO

Renewals may be submitted from six months prior to expiry but no more than six months after expiry of your current RSO qualification. Your NRA RSO card will be valid for 6 years from the original date of renewal.  During busy periods please allow up to 4 weeks for your renewal to be processed.

If your RSO qualification has lapsed by more than six months, you will need to attend the NRA RSO 2-day course in order to re-qualify.

The RSO test is an open book test, however, also requires some general knowledge and sound judgement. To pass, you need to gain at least 75% on Section A, 15 questions and 100% on Section B, 5 questions. You only get 2 attempts to pass the test.

NRA RSO Renewal                           - £52
Non-Member fee                              - £6

Step 1) Get the latest PDF version of the RSO manual and the Range Management Guide by Clicking here. Hard copies can be purchased by Clicking here

Step 2) Take the RSO Renewal Test by clicking here.

Step 3) After completion of the test, you will receive a pass or fail email explaining the next stage. Please allow sufficient time for your test to be marked prior to contacting the training department.

Step 4) Make a note of your expiry date to ensure your qualification is always in date.

Step 5) If completing the RCO online test – Please ensure payment for the RSO renewal is completed first.

RCO Renewal

For Range Officers running civilian club shoots on MoD ranges.

PLEASE NOTE - You may only RO on MoD ranges with an in-date RCO qualification.

ABOUT RENEWING AS AN RCO

Renewals may be submitted from six months prior to expiry but no more than six months after expiry of your current RCO qualification. Your NRA RCO card will be valid for 6 years from the original date of renewal.  During busy periods please allow up to 4 weeks for your renewal to be processed.

If your RCO qualification has lapsed by more than six months, and you do not have an in-date NRA RSO qualification you will have to attend NRA RSO 2-day course followed by the NRA RCO 2-day course in order to re-qualify. If you have an in date RSO qualification, then you will only be required to attend the NRA RCO 2-day course to re-qualify.

The RCO test is an open book test, however, also requires some general knowledge and sound judgement. To pass, you need to gain at least 75% on Section A, 40 questions and 100% on Section B, 10 questions. You only get 2 attempts to pass the test.

NRA RCO Renewal                         - £6
NRA Non-Member fee                    - £6

Step 1) Ensure you have a RSO qualification – if not then please complete the RSO test first by clicking here. and wait to be sent the link to the RCO test.

Step 2) Ensure you have paid for your RSO renewal prior to completing the RCO test.

Step 3) Get the latest PDF version of the RCO Handbook by Clicking here. Hard copies can be purchased by Clicking here.

Step 4) Take the RCO Renewal Test (If you have an in date RSO qualification please contact Jennifer Ansell and request the RCO test link, also supply your RCO number found on your RCO card)

Step 5) After completion of the test, you will receive a pass or fail email explaining the next stage. Please allow sufficient time for your test to be marked prior to contacting the training department.

Step 6) Make a note of your expiry date to ensure your qualification is always in date.