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Alexandria IWLAEst. 1922

RSO Information

Range Safety Officer (RSO) Information

Range Safety Officers are essential to the safe operation of the Alexandria Chapter's shooting ranges. RSOs supervise range activities during training, competitions, organized shooting events, and monthly guest weekends. The chapter maintains a trained corps of RSOs who volunteer their time to keep our ranges safe and welcoming.

Certification

  • RSOs are trained per NRA RSO course standards
  • NRA RSO certifications are valid for 2 years
  • Members transferring from other chapters must audit the local RSO course to ensure familiarity with Alexandria Chapter range procedures
  • RSO courses are taught semiannually at the clubhouse
  • RSOs must pass the annual chapter RSO test to maintain active status

RSO Duties

RSOs serve in a supervisory capacity during:

  • Organized training events and NRA courses
  • Shooting competitions (NRL22, CMP, Steel Challenge, etc.)
  • Monthly guest weekends and scheduled guest shooting sessions
  • Other organized range activities as assigned

Benefits

  • $50 annual dues reduction for RSOs who complete 8 or more hours of RSO duty during the year
  • Guest pass privileges — qualified RSOs may bring guests for supervised shooting sessions (see eligibility below)
  • Satisfaction of contributing to range safety and mentoring new shooters

Guest Privileges for RSOs

RSOs who meet the following eligibility requirements may bring guests to the rifle/pistol and archery ranges:

  • Current NRA RSO certification (not expired)
  • Current IWLA range rules certification (annual chapter test passed)
  • Minimum 4 volunteer hours in the past 12 months

Guest session details:

  • Up to 2 guests per day
  • 3-hour sessions per guest voucher
  • Applies to rifle/pistol and archery ranges only — not the shotgun range
  • RSO must remain with guests at all times and enforce all range safety rules

Current RSO Statistics

  • 139 RSOs total in the chapter roster
  • 116 with current certifications
  • 91 served in the past year

RSO Contacts

  • Rifle/Pistol & Turkey Shoot RSO Coordinator: Colin Moreau
  • Shotgun Range RSO Coordinator: James Dilts Jr.

Our Ranges

Rifle range where RSOs ensure safe shooting practices and range supervision

Rifle range where RSOs ensure safe shooting practices and range supervision

Pistol range overseen by certified Range Safety Officers during all shooting hours

Pistol range overseen by certified Range Safety Officers during all shooting hours

Range facilities maintained to highest safety standards by RSO volunteers

Range facilities maintained to highest safety standards by RSO volunteers