Rifle Instructors Needed for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware Rangemaster Program

A National Rifle Association Certified Rifle Instructor course will be conducted the weekend of October 6, 7 and 8, 2023

Who: Scout Leaders, at least 21 years of age who are US Citizens or possess a Green Card.  Candidates must have a solid background in firearm safety and be able to demonstrate good rifle shooting skills and safety.  

What:  On successful completion, candidates will receive a National Rifle Association Instructors Rating in Certified Rifle, which is required by BSA to supervise 22 cal. rifle shooting.  NRA Certified Rifle Instructors are also qualified to supervise BB gun shooting.  The course consists of 3 segments:  Basic Instructor Training, Basic Rifle Training, and Certified Rifle Instructor Training. 

When:  The course will consist of about 23 - 24 hours of classroom and range training.  The course will begin sharply at 5pm Friday October 6th, and should conclude around 1pm on Sunday October 8th.  (Rough Schedule:  Friday, arrival and set up 4:30pm, with class instruction 5pm to 12pm, Saturday 7am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 1pm)

Where:  The course will be held at Camp Horseshoe. Participants are welcome to camp overnight in Rothrock cabin or adirondack site.  Meals will be provided for Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast.  Snacks will be provided for Friday and Saturday nights.  Friday night dinner will not be provided, so you will need to eat first or pack your dinner.

Cost:  Cost for this training is $200.  The course fee includes lodging, training materials and supplies, meals and snacks.

Registration and Payment is on-line via the Council website and calendar.

Class size is limited, so only the first 16 qualified applicants can be accepted.  You must be present for and complete the entire course in order to be eligible for certification.

Refund policy:

100% refund if cancelled by September 8.

Refund after September 8, only if a qualified replacement is found to take your place.

NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Training Course

Pre-Course Application and Questionnaire

October 6, 7 and 8, 2023

The NRA Instructor Training Course is designed to teach you how to teach others to shoot using NRA lesson plans and training methods.  The course is not designed to improve your shooting skills.  Possession of basic firearm safety and/or shooting skills is a prerequisite for certification as an NRA instructor.  You will need to demonstrate your firearm background during course participation and training exercises and pass certification exams.

The NRA Training Counselor who conducts your course will make a recommendation to the NRA concerning your certification based on an evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and attitude.  You will be asked to demonstrate your organizational and teaching skills through participation in several practical exercises during the course of your training.  However, attendance at the course, or a passing grade on the examination, does not guarantee that you will receive the recommendation of the NRA Training Counselor.

Initial Certified Instructor Credentials are valid for two years.  After completion of the second year, instructors will need to have reported training at nrainstructors.org and completed an online NRA Trainer Refresher course to recertify.  Recertification will be required every other year.

Certified Instructors must have a valid email address and be registered at nrainstructors.org.  They must remain current on NRA policies and procedures by thoroughly reviewing the NRA Training Department Update email blasts, nrainstructors.org and visiting the NRA Blog at: nrablog.com.

I have read the description of the NRA Instructor Training Program on the previous pages, understand its goals and am interested in attending a course to prepare me to become an NRA Certified Instructor.

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