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There are a number of reasons we are encouraging Scouts and Scouters to take NRA classes. Chief among these reasons; we wish to encourage units to conduct shooting activities, and to do so in a safe and properly trained environment. In this vein, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of classes, catering both to youths and adults. The Basic courses are just that - basic. These courses are open to both youth and adults registered with the Boy Scouts. Through these courses, you will learn the fundamentals of shooting safely and successfully. Why Take NRA Classes for Scouting Purposes? NRA Courses for Scouts and Scouters Training for Shooting Sports in Scouting The Instructor courses are a bit more advanced, and are open only to adults. Those courses are designed to hone your skills as an instructor. You will learn basic teaching techniques, as well as a variety of ways to improve and safely monitor shooting activities with your units. All courses are NRA courses, and not BSA courses. Certification as an NRA instructor allows you to conduct Basic level courses not just to Boy Scouts, but also to the community at large. In addition, these courses satisfy BSA Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines for BSA shooting activities.
Register for these NRA trainings:
NRA Muzzleloading Instructor (2/7/2009 and 2/8/2009)
NRA Trainer's Guide (4/1/2009 and 4/3/2009)
NRA Shotgun Instructor (4/4/2009 and 4/5/2009)
NRA Trainer's Guide (7/22/2009 and 7/24/2009)
NRA Rifle Instructor (7/25/2009 and 7/26/2009)
NRA Trainer's Guide (10/21/2009 and 10/23/2009)
NRA Pistol Instructor (10/24/2009 and 10/25/2009)
NRA Range Officer Safety (12/5/2009)
Courses Offered: Home Firearm Safety, and all Basic courses are designed for all ages and skill levels, and are designed as a general introduction to shooting in each discipline.
Home Firearm Safety: $25, no Prerequisites
This course is designed to promote, and raise awareness
of, safety in the home when dealing with firearms.
Participants will learn basic safety knowledge,
and how to conduct themselves when coming across
a firearm. Available upon request.
Basic Rifle, Muzzleloading Rifle, Shotgun: $75, must be a registered adult, Boy Scout
or Venture Scout
These courses are designed to teach the basic skills,
knowledge and attitude necessary to use a the firearms
in each discipline in a safe and responsible manner.
Available upon request.
Basic Pistol: $75, must be a registered adult or Venture
Scout
This course is designed as a basic introduction to pistol
shooting, and will teach the participants the basic
skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to handle
and shoot pistols safely. Available upon request.
*BSA Venture Crews planning pistol shooting activities
must have participants complete an NRA Basic
Pistol course prior to the shooting activity.*
Range Safety Officer: $125, must be a registered
adult 21 or older
This course will teach basic methods and knowledge
necessary to overseeing a shooting range and safely
operating shooting activity. Units planning on conducting
shooting activities must have an NRA RSO
present at the activity per BSA guidelines.
Trainer’s Guide: $50, must be 21 years or older
This course is designed to familiarize participants
with basic instruction skills, as well as NRA policy
and procedures for conducting NRA Basic Courses.
*This course is a prerequisite for all instructor
courses, and must be completed no more than one
year prior to completing instructor courses.*
Rifle Instructor: $125, must be 21 or older
You must have completed Trainer’s Guide training no more than 12
months prior to course date
Jason Lewis is currently a NRA
Training Counselor, as well as the
Program Director for the Mt. Diablo
Silverado Council, BSA. He has
been active in the Scouting community
for most of his life, starting
with Tiger Cubs, working his way
up through the Boy Scout ranks to
Eagle Scout, participating in the
Venturing programs, and is currently
a professional Scouter. He
has also been an avid shooting enthusiast,
and active member, instructor,
and Training Counselor for the
NRA.
Tony Biatek is also currently an
NRA Training Counselor, and
Camp Counselor for the Mt. Diablo
Silverado, BSA run camps. He has
been an active member of the Boy
Scouts since 1988, earned Eagle
Scout in 1999, and is currently an
Assistant Scoutmaster. He is a high
school English teacher, a long time
participant in the shooting sports
community, and an active member,
instructor, and Training Counselor
with the NRA.
Who Are We?
This course will teach the basic Skills, Knowledge
and Attitude necessary to conduct NRA Basic
Rifle Courses. Units planning on Rifle shooting
activities must have a NRA Rifle Instructor present
at the activity, in addition to an NRA RSO
per BSA guidelines.
Shotgun Instructor: $125, must be 21 or older
You must have completed Trainer’s Guide training no more
than 12 months prior to course date
This course will teach the basic Skills, Knowledge
and Attitude necessary to conduct NRA Basic
Shotgun Courses. Units planning on Shotgun
shooting activities must have a NRA Shotgun
Instructor present at the activity, in addition to an
NRA RSO per BSA guidelines.
Muzzleloading Rifle Instructor: $125, must be
21 or older
You must have completed Trainer’s Guide training
no more than 12 months prior to course date
This course will teach the basic Skills, Knowledge
and Attitude necessary to conduct NRA Basic
Muzzleloading Rifle Courses. Units planning on
Muzzleloading Rifle shooting activities must have
a NRA Muzzleloading Rifle Instructor present at
the activity, in addition to an NRA RSO per BSA
guidelines.
Pistol Instructor: $125, must be 21 or older
You must have completed Trainer’s Guide training no more than
12 months prior to course date
This course will teach the basic Skills, Knowledge
and Attitude necessary to conduct NRA Basic
Pistol Courses. Venture Crews planning on Pistol
shooting activities must have a NRA Pistol Instructor
present at the activity, in addition to an
NRA RSO per BSA guidelines.