NRA Rifle & Shotgun BASIC Course (Camp Rotary)
THESE COURSES ARE THE PRE-REQUISITE TO TAKE THE NRA RIFLE & SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR COURSES!
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 16 PARTICIPANTS!
These courses are open to any registered Scouter over the age of 18. Students may choose to attend one or both training courses. Lodging will be available beginning at 5:00pm on Friday evening, with the Rifle Class running until 6:00pm on Sunday. Registered participants will be provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & a Cracker Barrel on Saturday and Breakfast & Lunch on Sunday.
Participants are responsible for bringing:
- Bedding
- Notebook
- Pen / Pencil
Please DO NOT bring any personal firearms or ammunition. All shooting supplies will be provided as part of the course.
Basic Shotgun Shooting (Saturday) 8:00am - 8:00pm:
The NRA Basic Shotgun Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
This course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Basic Rifle Shooting (Sunday) 8:00am - 6:00pm:
The NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Schedule of Events:
Friday -
5:00pm Check-in @ Camp Office until 8:30pm
Saturday (Shotgun) -
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Instruction
12:00pm Lunch
12:45pm Instruction
6:00pm Dinner
6:45pm Instruction
8:30pm Cracker Barrel
Sunday (Rifle) -
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Instruction
12:00pm Lunch
12:45pm Instruction
6:00pm Depart