Having certification to safely run a range can help protect competitors, guests, family, friends, coaches, and instructors. The NRA Range Safety Officer course is "must have" training for anyone who routinely operates a range whether formally or informally.

This RSO class is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Ames Izaak Walton League, 2066 Stagecoach R, Ames, IA 50010. Class will begin at 8:00am and should end by 5:00pm. We will take a 1-hr lunch break around 12:00pm.

Registration is available here: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=720999&seats=15&State=y&SearchState=IA&id=5&bsa=&youth=&women=

This course was scheduled in cooperation with the Iowa DNR, Mid-Iowa BSA Council, and the Ames Izaak Walton League.  Course fees have been negotiated directly with each group. Other students who are not affiliated with these groups may attend this course with a fee of $125. Additionally, each student is responsible for the NRA Certification and Processing fees. These fees are paid by the student through the NRA training website after the course is submitted to the NRA; for NRA members the fee is $35 and for non-members the fee is $60. The certification is valid for 2 years.