Shotgun Instructors Needed for Camp Horseshoe and Camp Ware Rangemaster Program

Submit the questionaire to training@cccbsa.org prior to the training

A National Rifle Association Certified Shotgun Instructor course will be conducted the weekend of March 14, 15 and 16, 2025

Who: Scout Leaders, at least 21 years of age who are US Citizens or possess a Green Card.  (Those 18 to 20 years of age can take the course to become an “Assistant Instructor” and those 13 to 17 years of age can take the course, along with a parent, to become an “Apprentice Instructor”)

All candidates must have a solid background in firearm safety and be able to demonstrate good shotgun shooting skills and safety.  

What:  On successful completion, candidates will receive a National Rifle Association Instructors Rating in Certified Shotgun, which is required by BSA to supervise shotgun shooting.  The course consists of 3 segments:  Basic Instructor Training, Basic Shotgun Training, and Certified Shotgun Instructor Training. 

When:  The course will consist of about 21 - 22 hours of classroom and range training.  The course will begin sharply at 5pm Friday March 14th, and should conclude around 1pm on Sunday March 17th.  (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 in Rothrock Lodge at Camp Horseshoe. Participants are welcome to camp overnight.  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 $195.  The course fee includes lodging, training materials and supplies, meals and snacks.  Last date to sign up February 21.

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 February 21.

Refund after February 21, only if a qualified replacement is found to take your place.