April 2026 - NRA Basic Shotgun & Certified Shotgun Instructor Course

At Camp Geronimo

Intended for BSA Registered Leaders conducting Shotgun Merit Badge and other BSA Shotgun activities

National BSA policy states that all firearms instruction and shooting activities shall be conducted under the supervision of an NRA instructor.

You should have experience and be comfortable with Shotgun shooting.

Certified Ratings include: Instructor (must be at least 21),

Assistant Instructor (must be at least 18), Apprentice Instructor (must be at least 13)

Pre-Requisites to attend the Instructor class portion include successfully completing the Basic Shotgun course and passing a pre-qual test (all included)

To register, contact John to fill out Pre-Course Questionnaire

John Kwilosz: john@bsashootingsports.com / 480-980-5429

NOTE: Class will be canclled or rescheduled if minimum number of attendees is not attained.

Here’s how it breaks down: $195 for the complete course. **$175 if you do not require B.I.T.

B.I.T. (Basic Instructor training) **IF NEEDED - Friday April 10, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Basic Shotgun Course - Saturday April 11, 2025 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Shotgun Instructor Course - Sunday April 12, 2025 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

** If you are currently an active NRA Instructor in another discipline, and have taken B.I.T. within the last two years (at class time), technically it is not required to re-take B.I.T.

Note: Your Full Required Session Must Be Attended

You MUST PASS written and practical tests to receive Certification

Venue will be beautiful, Camp Geronimo

Contact Council to reserve a cabin, possibly at a discount Buddy up with one or two more and save even more $$$

Note that there is an additional fee paid directly to NRA for Instructor credentialing. If you are an NRA member it is $40, non-member $175 (pays to become a member), both good for two years. Members that already are instructors pay $20 to get the Shotgun rating added

Non-Refundable (unless class is cancelled) Full Payment is Required For Registrations. Register early for a DISCOUNT and to guarantee a seat - tempus fugit