Every time the red flag flies at the Upper Yarra Rifle Range, a Range Officer (RO) steps up to take charge.

Their #1 responsibility? Making sure every shooter, visitor, and volunteer goes home safe.

ROs oversee the firing line, the targets, and the timing — but more than that, they carry a legal and moral duty of care. From new juniors at their first Come & Try,

to experienced competitors pushing for championship points, the RO ensures a safe and fair environment for everyone.

But safety isn’t just the job of the RO.  At Lilydale Rifle Club, it’s a shared culture:

Every shooter follows the commands.

Every visitor respects the rules.

Anyone can call “STOP STOP STOP” if something isn’t safe.

Our ROs set the standard, but it’s the whole club community that makes LRC a safe, welcoming, and professional place to shoot.

“Safety isn’t just rules—it’s a culture we build together.”