February 2024 - A Note from the QSC President.
We need your help!
The QSC is a volunteer organization. The hours donated by members to run ranges help keep dues and fees low while allowing for much needed infrastructure improvements and investments in ranges and operations.
Our RSOs are the lifeblood of the club and we can only open ranges with the help of our member volunteers. I want to personally encourage you to become an RSO and give back to the community by opening and running ranges. Not only will you learn valuable safety protocols, but you will join and active cadre of members dedicated to keeping the QSC open and operating.
We reward our RSOs with a free annual membership when they open 6 ranges over the course of their membership year, with at least 1 being REC FIRE on Ranges 1, Ironman or Shotgun.
Becoming an RSO
The QSC conducts live-fire events on the Calvin A. Lloyd range complex on MCBQ. Military requirements for live-fire are stringent and mandate at least two MCBQ certified Range Safety Officers for any live-fire event, and three RSOs if ANY of the QSC RSOs will be shooting during the day.
QSC encourages members obtain an RSO certification as the success of the club is largely due to our volunteer RSOs. Without their continued support, we would not be able to open ranges so members could shoot. We urge you to seriously consider becoming an RSO and give back to the club so we can continue our tradition of service to our MCBQ community.
Note: MCBQ does not accept non-military RSO certifications, such as the NRA, etc., you must complete the MCBQ RSO process. MCBQ does allow military qualifications to transfer to QSC through Range Control.
Overview:
The general process for becoming an RSO is:
Prerequisite - Register for a MarineNet account.
- Take the MarineNet RSO/OIC computer-based training (Range Safety RTAMRSOCAA), which is 3 - 4 hours on-line. Pass the proctored exam (90 minutes). THE EXAM MAY BE PROCTORED REMOTELY/VIRTUALLY IN SOME CASES
- Attend the MCBQ OIC/RSO In-Person Briefing and pass a written test (2-3 hours).
The schedule for the MCBQ OIC/RSO In-Person Briefing can be found here. - Attend the QSC-required OIC/RSO Training.
- Obtain a RFMSS Read Ony Account.
- Be Appointed via Appointment Letter from our QSC President.
- Be mentored on each range you're interested in scheduling.
If you're already a USMC/MCBQ RSO you can notify the QSC Chief RSO and we will provide a local briefing.
Detailed Instructions can be found here. If you have any questions, contact the Chief Range Safety Officer at kevin.roth@quanticoshootingclub.com.