421 Range and Target Activities Committee Presents
NRA Shotgun Instructor Course.

When / Where: 21 – 23 November 2025 10:00 am Friday – Sunday 6:00 pm

9:00 am Friday, Check-In Opens

Camp Durant - Occoneechee Scout Reservation 

Classroom is the Sullivan Building

Register on-line at http://www.ocscouts.org

Select CALENDAR then go to the course date

And select the course.

Who: All leaders desiring to teach and supervise safe shotgun shooting.

Cost: $175.00 all three courses

Register closes 7 November 2025

Questions: Contact the NRA Training Counselor, Jim Sheckels, jim@sheckels.com

This course includes certification as an NRA Shotgun Instructor. Fee shown DOES NOT include a two-year NRA credentialing fee which may be $35.00 or 60.00; OR you may owe an add-on fee of $15.00 or $30.00, depending on your NRA Membership status; you will pay this fee yourself to the NRA after the class when you validate your credentials (explained during class).

This course includes discussion of Scouting America Range and Target Activities (RATA) policy and Occoneechee Council SOPs for use of the OSR RATA facilities.

You must be at least 13 years old to take the course.  NRA credentials include: Apprentice, age 13-18; Assistant ages 18 & older; Certified age 21 and older.

Fee includes all meals, ammo, targets, and use of camp firearms.

DO NOT BRING ANY PERSONAL GUNS OR AMMUNITION!

You will need to bring your personal bedding/sleeping bag, clothes, toiletries, personal cup or water bottle, and pen and pencil; other personal items as desired; we will have a campsite reserved or you may rent a cabin on your own, if available.

If you already hold a current NRA Instructor or RSO rating, contact the Training Counselor BEFORE you register the course. Fees MAY differ from above. See notes for more info.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS, REGISTER NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT!!

You must present your current BSA Part A/B Physical upon arrival!

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

We must have a minimum of four registered to run these courses!