NRA Instructor Training

April 17-19, 2026

Join us this weekend for NRA Instructor Certification Training led by Billy Hartsfield. We will be training on how to teach others to safely operate a rifle and shotgun and how to operate both ranges.   This certification is good for 2 years. Must be age 21 or over.

COST: $100 per person for the certification. Basic Instructor Training is required for all firearm certifications.

CLASS LIMIT 20

This weekend will include:

• Basic Rifle Classroom Training (6 hours) (Friday Night)
• Rifle Instructor Training Course (9 hours) (Saturday Only)
• Rifle Range Time (9 hours) (Sunday Only)

Schedule:

• Friday at the Council Office - BIT (Basic Rifle Training) 4:00pm to 10:00pm 
• Saturday at Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation Dining Hall - 8am to 1pm. Range time from 1pm to 5pm
  • **Saturday Night Accommodations are available for no extra fee upon request**
• Sunday at Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation Shooting Sports Range time - 8am to 5pm

 PROVIDED:

• Ammo and Supplies
• Course Materials

PACKING LIST:

**Please do not bring personal ammunition. Firearms and ammo will be provided.**

• Food is not provided, so please plan to bring your own lunch.
• Camp chairs - recommended
• Personal items
• Notebook/pens
• Raingear
• Snacks
• BSA Medical Form A and B

Note: If you are already an NRA Certified Instructor in rifle or shotgun and need a renewal, please contact Charlie with your credentials so we can add you to the list of course instructors.

If you are a NRA instructor or BSA certified instructor and you'd like to become involved in this event as a trainer or on the Shooting Sports Committee, please reach out to Charles Boyle at charleseboyle@yahoo.com and Billy Hartsfield at wlhawh@aol.com.