Who is primarily responsible for ensuring all shooters follow the safety protocols?

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that all shooters adhere to safety protocols on the range. The RSO is trained specifically to oversee the operations, enforce safety rules, and intervene when necessary to prevent unsafe behavior. They monitor the activities on the range to ensure that all safety measures are being implemented effectively.

The RSO’s role involves not only monitoring compliance with safety protocols but also educating shooters about proper safety practices. This includes ensuring that firearms are handled correctly, that shooters are aware of their surroundings, and that the range is operated within safety guidelines. By taking on this responsibility, the RSO helps to create a safe shooting environment for everyone present.

While the Officer in Charge (OIC) and range staff also play important roles in the overall safety management of the range, it is the RSO who is dedicated to day-to-day safety enforcement on the range itself. The OIC may be concerned with broader operational aspects, and the range staff can assist with logistical support, but the RSO is the key figure in ensuring adherence to safety protocols during active shooting sessions. Individual shooters also have personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those around them, but it is the RSO who directly supervises and en