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NRA Training Courses 2025

NRA Training Now Available

Here's your opportunity to build your skills

Through special arrangement with Mill Creek Member Mark Sherman, a full range of National Rifle Association basic training courses are available at a discount to club members. 
 
Status
Date
Time
Course
Closed Nov 15, 2024 0900 - 1800
Basic Pistol
Closed Dec 2, 2024 0900 - 1800
Basic Rifle
Closed Jan 13, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Shotgun
Closed Feb 6, 2025 0700-1900
Basic Muzzleloader
Open March 10, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection in the Home
Open April 17-18, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection outside the home
Open May 15, 2025 0900 - 1800
Range Safety Officer
Open Aug 7, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Pistol
Open Sep 18, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Rifle
Open Oct 9, 2025 0900 - 1800
Basic Shotgun
Open Nov 3, 2025 0700-1900
Basic Muzzleloader
Open Dec 4, 2025 0900 - 1800
Personal Protection in the Home

Basic Pistol

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to safely own and use a pistol. This eight-hour session covers pistol shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple pistol shooting qualification. Bring 100 rounds of ammunition and your pistol

Basic Rifle

The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to safely own and use a rifle. This eight-hour session covers rifle shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple rifle shooting qualification. Bring 200 rounds of ammunition and your rifle. Wear proper clothing for an outdoor range and weather conditions with closed-toe shoes.

Basic Shotgun

The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course imparts the fundamental knowledge, abilities, and mindset needed to own and use a shotgun safely. This ten-hour session covers shotgun shooting in the classroom and on the range. After the indoor classroom part, we will complete a simple shotgun shooting qualification. Bring your own firearm and ammunition, shot size 71/2 or #8.

Muzzleloading

The course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of muzzleloading guns. It is 12 hours long and includes classroom instruction and range time with flintlock and percussion muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Bring your lunch and personal eye and ear protection. Wear proper clothing for an outdoor range and weather conditions with closed-toe shoes. Pack a lunch and your own eye and hearing protection.

NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course

This is the NRA Basics of Personal Protection in the Home Course.  This course teaches students the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to protect home, property, and family.  This class is also a requirement for those who want to achieve their NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor certification.  Prerequisites: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting.  Students will need a minimum of 150 rounds of ammunition.  Students may bring their firearms, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Personal Protection Outside the House

This class teaches students the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a firearm while in public safely.  Levels of awareness, firearm travel, and practical personal defense concepts will be explored.  Prerequisites: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting student course.  Students will need a minimum of two hundred rounds of ammunition, a sturdy/rigid belt, a concealed carry holster, two extra magazines (for semi-automatic firearms; two speed-loaders for revolvers), and pouches for associated reloading devices.  Students may bring their firearms (preferred).  Students may bring their safety glasses and hearing protection.

Range Safety Officer

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) course consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings, which include procedures to follow in case of an emergency.  To become an NRA Range Safety Officer, you must pass the RSO course and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Classes are $120 to $130 for Mill Creek Rifle Club members, depending on discipline, and are discounted from the regular price. For more details or to register, contact instructor Mark Sherman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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