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

Qualification Overview

• NRA RSO Qualification – Authorises you to conduct civilian shoots on civilian ranges.
• NRA RCO Qualification – Authorises you to conduct civilian shoots on Ministry of Defence (MOD) ranges.

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RSO Renewal Process

Eligibility: Renewals may be submitted up to 6 months before and no later than 6 months after your current RSO qualification expiry. Your new NRA RSO card will be valid for 6 years from the renewal date.

Note: If your RSO qualification has lapsed by more than 6 months, you must attend the 2-day NRA RSO course to re-qualify.

The RSO test is an open-book, multiple-choice test with no time limit. It requires general knowledge and sound judgement.

• Section A: 15 questions – pass mark: 75%
• Section B: 5 questions – pass mark: 100%
• You have 2 attempts to pass the test.

Fees:

• NRA RSO Renewal    – £54
• NRA Non-member      – £60

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Steps to Renew Your RSO Qualification:

1. Download the latest RSO Handbook (PDF) – [Click Here]

• Hard copies available for purchase [Click Here]

2. Take the RSO Renewal Test – [Click Here]

3. After submitting the test, you will receive a pass/fail email with further instructions.

• Please check your junk/spam folders and allow time for your test to be marked before contacting the Training Department.
• If you hold the RCO qualification, you will also receive the RCO renewal test link upon passing.

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RCO Renewal Process

Reminder: You are only permitted to RO on MOD ranges with an in-date RCO qualification.

Existing RCOs without an NRA RSO qualification are now required to obtain one. This is done by completing the RSO online renewal test. Once the RSO renewal test is passed, you will receive a link to the RCO online renewal test.

As part of our streamlining efforts, separate RCO cards will no longer be issued. All relevant qualifications will be listed on the reverse side of your RSO card.

Eligibility: Renewals can be submitted up to 6 months before and no later than 6 months after the RCO expiry. Your RCO qualification will share the same expiry date as your RSO qualification.

If you do not operate on MOD ranges, you can simply renew as an RSO by completing the online RSO renewal test.

Note: If your RCO qualification has lapsed by more than 6 months and you do not have an in-date RSO qualification: You must attend both the 2-day NRA RSO course and the 2-day NRA RCO course. If you do have a valid RSO qualification: You only need to attend the 2-day NRA RCO course to re-qualify.

The RCO test is an open-book, multiple-choice test with no time limit.

• Section A: 40 questions – pass mark: 75%
• Section B: 10 questions – pass mark: 100%
• You have 2 attempts to pass.

Fee:

• NRA RCO Renewal – Free

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Steps to Renew Your RCO Qualification:

1. Ensure you have an in-date RSO qualification. If not, follow the RSO renewal process above.

2. Download the latest RCO Handbook (PDF) – [Click Here]

• Hard copies available for purchase [Click Here]

3. Request the RCO Renewal Test – If you have an in-date RSO qualification, please contact Jennifer Ansell to request the link.

4. Upon test submission, you will receive a pass/fail email outlining the next steps.

• Please check your junk/spam folders and allow time for your test to be marked before contacting the Training Department.

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Expiry Reminders

You will receive automated email reminders:

• One month before your card expires
• One day before your card expires - This reminder will notify you that your RCO qualification is no longer valid for MOD ranges once it expires and that you must complete the renewal process to remain valied.

Important:

• Reminders are only sent if your NRA account contact details are up to date.
• All qualification holders are automatically issued an NRA account, even if not an NRA club member.
• If you're unsure of your login details or need assistance updating your information, please contact the NRA Training Team for support.