NRA – PISTOL INSTRUCTOR CLASS

April 24 - 26, 2026

Scouting America Pistol Shooting Ranges Require the Supervision of an NRA Trained Pistol Instructor

If you are 21 years old or older and interested in working with our Scouts in the Chickasaw Council Shooting Sports Programs, come take this three-day class and become a trained Pistol Instructor. If so, you will most certainly put a smile on a Scout’s face and yours too.

Pistol Instructor Training Class

Prerequisites Included:

Basic Instructor Training (BIT) – Must have completed BIT within the last two years

Basic Pistol

Location / Class Times

BIT class will be held via ZOOM / Friday, April 24, 6:00 pm

Basic Pistol and Instructor classes will be held at Memphis Shooting Sports Association, Old Club House

Basic Pistol Saturday, April 25, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pistol Instructor Saturday, April 25, following Basic Rifle – 8:00pm

Sunday, April 26, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Included:

All course material

Meals – Lunch Saturday and Sunday - Dinner Saturday

Pistols and Ammo will be provided.

Course Goals:

To develop NRA Certified Pistol Instructors who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe rifle shooting activities for our Scouts. (A Pistol Instructor is required on all Scouting America Pistol ranges.)

Course Requirements:

Must participate in class discussions and demonstrations.

Must score 90% on an open book test.

Must pass a shooting proficiency test.

Course Fee: Scouters - $150.00 Payable to the Chickasaw Council.

Non-Scouters - $250.00 Payable to the Chickasaw Council.

Registration: Registration is open on the Council Calendar

Contact Information: Will Boyd ChickasawCouncilRATATrainings@gmail.com

Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of class.  Payment must be made one week prior to start date. 

There is a 4 person minimum per class.  Classes that do not meet this minimum before registration closes will be cancelled. 

If you are concerned about the course being cancelled, consider inviting a friend to join you.