Who is responsible for enforcing safety protocols at the range?

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) plays a crucial role in enforcing safety protocols at the range. The RSO is specifically trained and designated to oversee all activities related to range safety, ensuring that all safety rules and procedures are followed. This individual is responsible for monitoring shooters, communicating safety briefings, managing the overall environment of the range, and taking necessary actions to mitigate any unsafe conditions.

While other individuals, such as the Range Operator and the Shooter's Mentor, contribute to safety, their roles may not encompass the full range of responsibilities tied to safety enforcement. For instance, the Range Operator typically manages the operational logistics of the range but may not be directly involved in safety protocols. Meanwhile, the Shooter’s Mentor may provide guidance to individual shooters but lacks the authority or training specifically focused on overall range safety enforcement.

Although all users of the range share a responsibility to uphold safety practices, it is the RSO who holds the primary duty to enforce those practices and ensure compliance by all participants. This structured responsibility is pivotal in maintaining a safe shooting environment for everyone involved.