mossberg-operator Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hello! I will be going on this course (request from my club). Any advice? Anything I can do in preparation? Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's hard to fail, You get a series of lectures, we then had a walk around various shooting layouts where deliberate unsafe practises were put in place, we were told to make notes of these, Lunch, Few more lectures and a chat (Q+A) Then sit down to do a test (multichoice answers) The notes you took whilst walking round the range were never used for anything, there I think just to make you switch on to look out for safety. They marked the papers and told you on the day whether you had passed or not, 2 got taken back in for "a chat" End of day, It can seem like it drags on for a bit, especially if you don't know anyone, but you soon make friends. Enjoy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I also did the course all be it afew years ago, I thought it a bit of a stating the obvious, but, it in reality is an excellent course and I think anything that makes you question safety has got to be a good thing.It also makes you very aware of the unsafe shooters amongst us. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Go with an open mind and listen to their views question what your not sure about and don't fall asleep and your will pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 How much does it cost, and what can you gain from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 £99 You could be the safety officer for a club or if you ever get to the stage of wanting to take the Instructor's course, it is a requirement. As Auntie said it does make you very aware of the idiots around you and dubious practices that sometimes occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why not do an RCO's course at Altcar? Much more involvement and a pass is not guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 How much does it cost, and what can you gain from it? As a small club using the CPSA club insurance they brought it in as a mandatory requirement, You couldn't use their insurance if you didn't have a CPSA registered Safety Officer. We now no longer use their insurance but still have 3 safety officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Our club needs more safety officers. I'm always happy to learn. Thx for advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's all just common sense. Just pay attention on the day. If you don't know how to operate a trap then that's probably the only think you should acquaint yourself with first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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