NRA Instructor's Rifle & Shotgun Workshop

April 25-27, 2025

Cherokee Scout Reservation

This course is sponsored by the BSA National Outdoor Program Group.

The course is hosted by the Old North State Council at Cherokee Scout Reservation.

Registration must be completed through the Outdoor Program Group.  

Registration Information:

https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/shooting-sports/

• Scroll down to NRA Instructor Courses
• You will need your my.scouting.org credentials to register.

Time Commitment: This course starts @ NOON on Friday.  It's a full 2.5 days of curriculum.

NRA Rifle/Shotgun Instructor Courses:
All NRA Rifle/Shotgun Instructor candidates MUST take a basic student class before attending the corresponding instructor class (i.e. NRA Rifle Basic is required before attending an NRA Rifle Instructor course, NRA Shotgun Basic is required before attending an NRA Shotgun Instructor course).

Scouting America and the NRA offer these courses at discounted prices at local councils across the country or you can attend any commercial NRA Basic class. To find a Basic Rifle or Shotgun course in your area, please visit: www.nrainstructors.org. 

Once completed, you will need to bring proof of completion with you to the instructor course. You will also need to bring your Basic course student materials with you to the course. 

Direct questions to:

Course Instructor Chris Murphy at murphy.firearms@gmail.com, or

Staff Advisor Bud Harrelson as bud.harrelson@scouting.org.