Range Officers (RO) and Chief Range Officers (CRO) play a big role in the success of USPSA. Area 6 USPSA coordinates certification courses in each year.

This year we are holding a CRO course in conjunction with the Area 6 Championship match. On 8-9 September at CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park this course will begin. All who meet the requirements are welcome to attend. In addition, anyone who works the match will have their class fee reimbursed.

This will be a unique opportunity for attendees to proof the actual stages for the match with the RM’s and CRO’s who have an immense amount of experience with all levels of matches including national championships. Also, those working the match will have not only the nationals experienced CRO they work with, but the class instructor working as well.

This is the second level of certification, and the course focuses on stage design and stage management. Stage management is the major duty of the CRO at major matches.

Chief Range Officer Course Prerequisites

• Must be a current USPSA member and RO
• Must have 1 year experience as RO preferably with experience working a major match (record work on NROI work record)
• If a student has major match work experience, the instructor may allow admittance with less than one year as RO

Age Restrictions

Must be at least 18 years of age. There are no exceptions.

Range Officer Course

A Range Officer Course for USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) is designed to train individuals to be able to effectively and safely run practical shooting matches. The course covers the rules and regulations of USPSA, as well as safety protocols and procedures for match setup, scoring, and communication with competitors.

The course typically spans two days and consists of both classroom instruction and hands-on training on the range. During the classroom portion, participants learn about the various divisions, equipment rules, scoring and penalties, and how to effectively manage a match. They also learn about the role of the Range Officer (RO) and the responsibilities associated with running a match.

During the range portion of the course, participants are trained on how to properly set up stages, reset targets, and communicate with competitors. They also learn how to identify and manage safety violations and how to score matches accurately and efficiently.

Upon completion of the course, participants must pass a written exam and a practical exam to become certified Range Officers for USPSA. Certified Range Officers are essential to the safe and efficient operation of practical shooting matches, and they play a critical role in ensuring that the sport remains enjoyable and challenging for all participants.