RSO/ RCO Renewal
NRA Member £56.00 / Non-NRA Member £62.00
Bookings Open:
Sunday 14 December 2025 at 00:00
Entry Deadline:
Friday 31 December 2027 at 00:00

Contact Information:

For more information please contact jennifer.ansell@nra.org.uk

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

The NRA issues a single RSO qualification card, with the RCO qualification annotated on the reverse. This means there is one renewal test and one renewal date. Whichever qualification is due to expire first will trigger the renewal process, and all listed qualifications will be renewed together.

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

 

Lapsed Qualifications

An RSO or RCO qualification that has lapsed by more than 6 months will require re-qualification. There are two options dependent on individual circumstances:

  •          A bespoke one-day refresher course, or
  •          Attend the full RSO/RCO course

Both options can be delivered regionally or at Bisley. Please contact the Training Department if this applies.

 

Test Overview

The renewal test is divided into multiple sections based on the shooting categories and qualifications listed on current RO cards.

The test is an individual assessment and must be completed independently without assistance from others. 

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

Candidates have two attempts to pass the test.

Pass Mark Criteria: 

Section

Total Questions

Pass Boundary

Pass Percentage

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

15

12

80.00%

Mandatory

5

5

100.00%

Range Conducting Officer (RCO)

10

8

80.00%

HME (RCO only)

5

4

80.00%

Muzzle-Loading Rifle & Pistol

5

4

80.00%

 

Before starting the test, only disciplines currently held should be ticked. Please note:

  • Ticking a category not held will prompt unnecessary questions, which may result in failing the test
  • Not including a category / discipline currently held will mean the category is removed
  • RSOs who have HME, Moving Target / Sporting and or Heritage Pistol categories will automatically have these added on renewal
  • Contact the Training Department to enquire about adding a category

 

Failing the Test

  • A failure in any section is an automatic test failure
  • All sections must be completed at the second attempt; questions are random and may differ
  • Individuals who fail at the second attempt should contact the NRA Training Department to discuss next steps, which will include:

          o    A bespoke refresher day, or

          o    Re-attendance on the full course

Both options can be delivered regionally or at Bisley.

 

Fees

NRA Members:           £56

Non-NRA Members:   £62

 

Resources and Revision Material

RSO and RCO Handbooks together with other relevant material can be downloaded from the NRA website:

👉 NRA Training Publications – Downloads

Hard copies of the handbooks are also available to purchase HERE

 

Steps to Renew RSO/RCO Qualification

1. Download the latest revision documents

2. Take the Renewal Test – [Click Here

3. After submitting the test, a pass/fail email will be sent with further instructions - please check junk/spam folders and allow time for the test to be marked before contacting the Training Department 

 

Qualification Expiry Reminders

Automated email reminders are sent:

  • One month before expiry
  • One day before expiry - Important: The RCO qualification must be in date to act as an RCO on MOD ranges

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