Thank you for your interest in the Scouting Range and Target Activities (RATA) training program. This program certifies you to participate in and create your own RATA program activities such as: the Rifle, Shotgun & Archery Merit Badges, helping run the ranges during camporees, Jamborees, and yes, even your own unit level events. It also supports Council & District level Cub Scout events such as BB’s, Archery, and Sling Shots.

Chief Range Safety Officers (CRSO) are a second level of RSO’s and are authorized to:

1. Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
2. Run the NRA RSO class to create other RSO’s

If you desire to perform these additional responsibilities, then this is the class for you.

Prerequisites:

• You must be a current NRA Range Safety Officer and at least 21 years of age.. Note that RSO training is offered on 8-18 and 9-22-2024.
• You must have successfully completed and passed a Basic Instructor Training (BIT) course within the last two (2) years prior to the start of the event. If you need BIT, please sign up for one of the BIT courses that proceeds this event. BIT is offered August 9^th, September 7^th, and October 19^th.

The NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. To become a Chief NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the CRSO course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organize, conduct and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.

Sessions include standard operating procedures, inspections, emergency procedures, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, safety briefings. Students must demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises and complete an open book exam with a score of 90% or greater.

Once the course is successfully completed the RSO will be upgraded to an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer. All courses include the required NRA documentation, instructor guides, student packets, instruction and follow up support

Supplies Required:

• This course will be held indoors.
• Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to sign in and receive course materials. Park on the NE side of HQ away from the Scout Shop parking area.
• Bring a 3-ring binder, pen, pencil, highlighter, and notepaper.
• Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and beverages. No lunch provided
• DO NOT bring any guns or ammunition! This course does NOT require a firearms shooting qualification.

All the STARS Training is 50% off in 2024 with the JAMBO Combo Discount! The GCC is hosting a regional Colorado Jamboree at McNeil Scout ranch at Peaceful Valley on September 27-29, 2024. To be eligible for the 50% off JAMBO COMBO STARS Training Discount, Scouts are Trustworthy and must do ALL the following:

• Commit to and actually help run the JAMBO STARS program on the ranges for a minimum of 2 full days.
• Sign up for and attend the Colorado Jamboree at McNeil Scout Ranch as STARS Staff. (You can sign up later)
• If you do not help with the Colorado Jamboree ranges for any reason, you agree to pay back the 50% training discounts.
• You may sign up for multiple discounted 2024 STARS classes, even those after the Colorado Jamboree.

Please remember NRA Instructor Courses are performance-based courses. Instructor Candidates must possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for this level of training. You do not attend and automatically pass Instructor training. You attend the course and have the opportunity to pass. We will make every effort to help you be successful.