Range and Target Activities

archeryThe purpose of target and range activities is to introduce youth to shooting. The programs are based on age appropriateness and safety with the goal of developing a positive shooting experience for each youth. Target and range activities covered in the National Shooting Sports Manual (No 30931) include: archery, BB guns, airguns, slingshots, catapults, rockets, rifles, shotgun, pistols, tomahawk, and knife throwing.

Range and Target Activities Committee

The purpose of the council Range and Target Activities Committee is to manage and provide resources to the council, the camping committee, and the council camps for all activities involving range and target activities, whether during summer camps or during year-round opportunities. All range and target activities are coordinated through the range and target committee to verify that a safe and responsible program is planned and conducted by properly trained and currently certified personnel. 

Shooting Sports Manual

manualThe National Shooting Sports Manual (No 30931) contains specific guidelines for range and target activities. 
See the Guide to Safe Scouting: range and target sports section for additional information.

 

Training

During range and target activities, the primary consideration is the safety youth and adult members. To achieve that goal, in consultation with other organizations, has created specific guidelines for range and target activities. These organizations also provide training and instructor certification by discipline-specific subject matter experts to prepare those individuals who will serve in a leadership or supervisory role in the various range and target activities activities.

Cub Scout Range Officer Training    Archery Training   Shooting Training (rifle, shotgun)

Day CampCub Scout Range Officer Training

trainingIn Scouting events and activities, the Scouting America’s primary consideration is the safety of its youth and adult members. To achieve that goal, in consultation with other organizations, has created specific guidelines for range and target activities. These organizations also provide training and instructor certification by discipline-specific subject matter experts to prepare those individuals who will serve in a leadership or supervisory role in the various range and target activities.

Cub Scout Range Officer Training

guideCub Scouts can shoot BB-gun rifles, slingshots, and archery in a council or district event only and is not approved as a unit event. Scouting America requires all Cub Scout range and target activities to be supervised by a certified range officer. "Archery and BB gun shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or for council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards ... are enforced. Archery and BB gun shooting are not to be done at the pack level." (Guide to Safe Scouting).

Scouting America requires one certified range officer for every eight stations on the BB gun and archery range. See the National Shooting Sports Manual (No 30931) for additional information. Learn more about Cub Scout shooting sports and restrictions.

Training Registration    Request Shooting Sports Equipment   BB Gun Targets    Cub Scout Range and Target Activities     Cub Scout Shooting Sports Guide   

Course
Classroom Time
Range Time
Register
Allows
Archery Range Officer Training   6 hours 2 hours Register   • Run a Cub Scout archery range at a district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
BB Gun Range Officer Training 6 hours 2 hours Register • Run a Cub Scout BB gun range range at a district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts

Range Mast
Description: Range Officer training covers setting up a range, safety, handling equipment, using a bow stringer, care and operation of BB guns, maintaining and storing equipment, range etiquette and safety, and instructing Scouts.
Prerequisite: none
Certification Period: 2 years
Allows: Trained range officers can run a Cub Scout BB gun or archery range at a district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
Register 

Range Officer Training is a requirement to run Cub Scout shooting events; they can only be conducted at district or council events!
  • ​All range and target activities are governed by the National Shooting Sports Manual
  • Cub Scout Target and Range Management is governed by council policy, and requires the completion of Scouting America certifications (Cub Scout Range Officer Training).
  • NRA and USA Archery certifications are not a substitute for the required certifications to run Cub Scout range and target activities
  • Only certified Scouting America Range Officers can check out Cub Scout range and target equipment at the council office. No Exceptions!
  • Certification as BB Gun and/or Archery Range Officer training requires a classroom session PLUS a practical exercise 

Archery Training

In Scouting events and activities, Scouting America's primary consideration is the safety of its youth and adult members. To achieve that goal, in consultation with other organizations, has created specific guidelines for range and target activities. These organizations also provide training and instructor certification by discipline-specific subject matter experts to prepare those individuals who will serve in a leadership or supervisory role in the various range and target activities.

Upcoming Archery Training Courses

USA Archery Certification (Scouts BSA, Venturing)

USA ArcheryArchery is a fast-growing and popular sport that helps attract and retain youth in the Scouting program. Archery requires concentration and effort to master, but can also be enjoyed by beginners and those with physical limitations. 

Troops, crews, and posts can conduct archery events at the unit level.  "Archery activities must be supervised by a National Camping School–trained range and target activities director or USA Archery or National Field Archery Association instructor, or by someone who has been trained by one of the three; or alternatively, the activities may be supervised by someone with at least Level 1 training in the operation of an archery range from USA Archery, NFAA, or an equivalent." (source). See the Guide to Safe Scouting: range and target activities section and the National Shooting Sports Manual, for further details on range and target activities.

Candidates will learn to operate a safe and educational archery range.

Course
Prerequisite(s)
for Practical Course
Practical Course
(range time)
Allows
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (USAA L1)

• Online course (~3 hrs)
• Minimum age: 15 years old

 4+ hours
Register		 • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
• Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Certification is valid for three years. 
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor (USAA L2) • Online course (~4 hrs)
• Membership to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
• US Center for SafeSport Training (~90 min online)
• USA Archery Background Screening
• Minimum Age: 18 years old		 8 hours
Register		 • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
• Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Is a prerequisite course for USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Trainer (USAA L2)
• Certification is valid for three years. 
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Trainer
(USAA L2-IT)		 • USAA L2 Instructor
• Online course (~4 hrs)
• Membership to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
• US Center for SafeSport Training (~90 min online)
• USA Archery Background Screening 
• Minimum Age: 18 years old		 2 hours • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
• Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Teach the Level 1 & 2 Archery Instructor Practical Course
• Certification is valid for three years. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Description

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (USAA L1)

USA ArcheryDescription: The USA Basic Archery Instructor Certification course is administered by USA Archery. Candidates for the basic instructor certification are primarily camp counselors and those working with entry-level students. The curriculum includes classroom and range activities, practice teaching, and testing. USA Archery/NFAA certified archery instructors may teach the Basic Archery course and the Archery merit badge. To serve as a merit badge counselor, they must hold a current Scouting America registration as a merit badge counselor. In addition, the certified instructor may serve as a range master for a Cub Scout archery activity." (National Shooting Sports Manual, No 30931, p67).  Renewals and other requirements are set by USA Archery.

This course and certification is required to run archery activities for troops and crews. In addition, activities required for the Archery Merit Badge will be addressed (e.g., string-making, arrow building, along with Scouting America's policies).

Register: USA Archery Level 1 Instructor training is a two-part training.
Part one is taken online.
Part two is a practical course demonstrate that you have the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude required to be an Archery instructor. Register for part two (practical course).

The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans. (Source)
Length: 4.5-8 hours depending on skill level and class size
Prerequisites:  
     • Online course (~4 hrs)
     • Minimum Age: 15 
Certification Period: 3 years
Allows: 
     • Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts. More
     • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
     • More

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor (USAA L2)

USA ArcheryDescription: The Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course includes the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events as well as qualifies students to teach the Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course. 

Register: USA Archery Level 2 Instructor training is a two-part training.
Part one is taken online.
Part two is a practical course to demonstrate that you have the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude required to be an Archery instructor. Register for part two (practical course).

Prerequisites: 
   • Online course (~4 hrs) 
   • Membership to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
   • US Center for SafeSport Training (~90 min online)
   • USA Archery Background Screening
   • Minimum Age: 18 years old
Length: 12 hours (4 hour online course plus 8 hour practical course)
Certification Period: 3 years
Allows: 
   • Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
   • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
   • More

The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course provides graduates the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program. To successfully complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course, including the online exam and register for and complete the in-person USA Archery Level 2 Instructor practical course. The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification online course includes the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor online certification course information and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events. USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification is not a prerequisite for this course. (Source)

USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Trainer (USAA L2-IT)

USA ArcheryDescription: The Level 2 Instructor Trainer certification is an additional certification current USA Archery Level 2 instructor’s and higher-level coaches may apply for if they would like to be eligible to teach the Level 2 Instructor course. The goal of the Level 2 Instructor Trainer certification program ensures USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 instructor certification courses are taught in a safe and consistent manner nationwide. (Source)
Length: Online exam (~8 hrs)
Prerequisites: 
   • Be a USAA Level 2 Instructor  
   • Membership to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association (NFAA)
   • US Center for SafeSport Training (~90 min online)
   • USA Archery Background Screening
   • Minimum Age: 18 years old
Certification Period: 3 years
   • Run an archery range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
   • Teach the Archery Merit Badge
   • Teach the Level 1 & 2 Archery Instructor Practical Course
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Range and Target Activities Training

Scouts shooting riflesIn Scouting events and activities, the Scouting America’s primary consideration is the safety of its youth and adult members. To achieve that goal, in consultation with other organizations, has created specific guidelines for range and target activities. These organizations also provide training and instructor certification by discipline-specific subject matter experts to prepare those individuals who will serve in a leadership or supervisory role in the various range and target activities.

Upcoming Training Courses 

NRA Certifications (Scouts BSA, Venturing)

NRA TraningNRA instructor trainings are designed to develop NRA certified instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely teach the NRA basic firearm training courses. Through the NRA training, adults that already have subject matter expertise, learn how to conduct a firearms class the NRA way so the candidates earn the NRA Instructor certification. Learn more about becoming an NRA instructor.

NRA instructor trainings are conducted in two parts. The NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is the first part of the two-step process. BIT is about how to instruct a firearm class according the NRA procedures and guidelines. Part two, the candidate completes one or more discipline-specific instructor courses, i.e., rifle, shotgun, pistol, etc. The BIT class is a pre-request for any instructor level NRA course and is only required to be taken once. Registet for BIT.

"An NRA range safety officer is required to provide live firing range supervision for all range and target activities involving Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts. No other certification is accepted. The NRA range safety officer is responsible for the range operation. (National Shooting Sports Manual, No 30931, p67)

Register for training through National Rifle Association (NRA) or find a course near you. Other firearms training classes can be arranged if requested.

Course
Prerequisite(s)
Classroom Time
Range Time
Register
Allows
NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) None 9 hours 0 Register • Run a shooting range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. One RSO is required at each range.
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) RSO 14 hours   Register • Run a shooting range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. One RSO is required at each range.
Part 1:
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) None 6 hours 0 Register Prerequisite course of the Instructor Training Courses.
Part 2 (rifle)
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS) None 6 hours 2 hours Register Prerequisite course for NRA Basic Rifle Instructor (BRI)
NRA Basic Rifle Instructor (BRI) BIT, ILT-BRS 12 hours 2 hours Register • Run a Cub Scout BB gun range at a district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Run a rifle range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Teach 30-minute Rifle Briefing
• Teach Rifle Shooting Merit Badge
• Teach NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation
• Teach NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS).
Part 2 (shotgun)
NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS) None 6 hours 2 hours Register Prerequisite course for NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor (BSI)
NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor (BSI) BIT, ILT-BSS 9 hours 2 hours Register • Run a shotgun range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:1 Scouts
• Teach 30-minute Shotgun Briefing
• Teach Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge
• Teach NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation
• Teach NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS)
Part 2 (pistol)
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS) None 6 hours 2 hours Register Prerequisite course for NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (BPI)
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (BPI) BIT, ILT-BPS 8 hours 2 hours Register • Run a pistol range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:1 Scouts
• Teach 30-minute Pistol Briefing
• Teach NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation
• Teach NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS)
Part 2 (muzzleloading)
NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Muzzleloading (rifle only) (ILT-M-C) None 6 hours 3 hours Register Prerequisite course for NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Muzzleloading (MI-C)
NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Muzzleloading Instructor (rifle only) (MI-C) BIT, ILT-M-C 8 hours 3 hours Register • Run a muzzleloader range at a troop, crew, ship, district or council event. Ratio 1:8 Scouts
• Teach NRA First Steps Muzzleloading Orientation
• Teach Rifle Shooting Merit Badge using muzzleloading option merit badge.
• Teach NRA CO-OP Muzzleloading (ILT-M-C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Descriptions

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)

NRA"Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. This course is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Course Evaluation form." (Source) 
Length: 9 hours
Prerequisite: none
Certification Length: 
Register

Chief NRA Range Safety Officer (CRSO)

This course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to training and supervising NRA range safety officers and developing range standard operating procedures. Course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer training. Sessions include standard operating procedures, inspections, emergency procedures, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, safety briefings. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises and complete an open book exam. Students will receive NRA Basic Range Safety Officer lesson plans, basic student packet and basic course presentation CD. (Source)
Length: 14 hours
Prerequisite: NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO).
Certification Length: 
Register

Part 1: BIT

NRA Basic Instructor Training [Part 1] (BIT)

NRANRA instructor training is two-parts. NRA instructor trainings are designed to develop NRA certified instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA basic firearm training courses. It is the NRA class that helps people who already have subject matter expertise learn how to hold a class the NRA way so that their students earn recognized NRA certification.

NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is the first part of the two-part course to becoming an NRA Certified Instructor and covers lessons one to five of every course. BIT is the first part of every discipline-specific NRA instructor course and must be renewed every two years. Participants learn essential methods of conducting a formal NRA class in the use of firearms and concludes with "preparing to teach" followed by the trainers examination. 

Participants learn the essential methods to safely conduct a formal NRA class in the use of firearms. The student must complete the entire class and pass the trainers examination before moving to an instructor course. Learn more about becoming an NRA instructor.

The discipline-specific class is the second part of the two-part course and begins with lesson six. 

Description: "NRA Instructor Training Courses help you develop the additional knowledge, skills and techniques needed to organize and teach courses in the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program." (Source)
Length: 6 hours
Prerequisite: none 
Certification Length: Must be renewed every two years
Register

Part 2: Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, or Muzzleloading

 

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS)

NRADescription: "Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate." (Source)
Length: 14 hours
Prerequisite: none
Certification Length:
Register

NRA Basic Rifle Instructor (BRI)

Description: Teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course.
Length: 14 hours
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT); NRA Basic Rifle Shooting (ILT-BRS); possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills; pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. 
Certification Length:
Register 

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS)

NRADescription: "Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate." (Source) 
Length: 10 hours
Prerequisite: none 
Certification Length:
Register

NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor (BSI)

Description: "This course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Shotgun Shooting Course. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Shotgun Instructor Candidate Packet, and NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting course student packet." (Source) 

NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course is an instructor level course that can be taken after completing the BIT class. The Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course is eleven hours of instructions on safe gun handing, gun parts and their function, ammunition, shooting positions, and teaching methods. Candidates are expected to apply their lessons learned in BIT in giving lessons and presenting demonstrations. This is a “hands on” class taught by NRA Training Counselors in “Total Participation and Involvement” method. The instructor candidates will give classroom lessons and demonstrations and concludes with teaching those lessons learned to their classmates at the range.

An NRA certified shotgun instructor is required to provide instruction for shotgun shooting activities involving Boy Scouts, Venturer, and Sea Scouts. It is essential to be a certified instructor if you want to be a Merit Badge Counselor in the Shooting Sports for firearms. This is an NRA Certification and will be conducted according to the NRA’s requirements. (NRA Course Catalog)

"An NRA certified shotgun instructor is required to provide instruction for shotgun shooting activities involving Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts. The NRA shotgun instructor may teach the 30-Minute Shotgun Briefing, the NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation, the Shotgun Shooting merit badge using the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Teaching Guide, and the eight-hour NRA Basic Shotgun Course. The NRA shotgun instructor course is 11 hours and includes classroom and range activities with student teaching, evaluation, and testing. The course is conducted by an NRA training counselor." (National Shooting Sports Manual, No 30931, p65)

Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Counselor: "The merit badge counselor is responsible for ensuring that all instruction or other activities involving any handling of firearms or live ammunition is consistent with state and federal law and supervised by a certified NCS shooting sports director or NRA Shotgun Instructor or Coach. Instruction or other activities involving handling muzzle-loading shotguns must be supervised by an NCS shooting sports director or NRA/NMLRA certified muzzle-loading shotgun instructor. Shooting must be supervised by an NRA-certified Range Safety Officer. If instruction and shooting are to occur at the same time, both the RSO and qualified instructor must be present. They may not be the same person. Note that commercial shooting ranges may provide RSOs." (sourve). See the Guide to Safe Scouting: range and target sports section and the National Shooting Sports Manual, for further details on shooting sports.
Length: 11 hours
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT); NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting (ILT-BSS); possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills; pre-course questionnaire; demonstrate firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. 
Certification Length:
Register

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS)

NRADescription: "The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in two ways. One option is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The other option has two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed online in your own timeframe and a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor....Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor." (Source) 
Length: 
Prerequisite: none 
Certification Length:
Register

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (BPI)

Description: This course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet and NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course student packet. (Source)
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT); NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (ILT-BPS); possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills; pre-course questionnaire; demonstrate firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. 
Length: 10 hours 
Certification Length:
Register

NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Basic Muzzleloading (rifle only) (ILT-M-C)

NRADescription: "Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a muzzleloading guns. Instructors may focus the course on one specific discipline or a combination of disciplines. The course includes classroom instruction and time on a range shooting either muzzleloading rifle, muzzleloading shotgun, muzzleloading pistol, or a selected combination of these disciplines. (Source)
Length: 12 hours
Prerequisite: none
Certification Length:
Register

NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Muzzleloading Instructor (rifle only) (MI-C)

Description: Teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching the NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting course.
Prerequisite: NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT); NRA/Scouting America CO-OP Muzzleloading (rifle only) (ILT-M-C); possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills; pre-course questionnaire; demonstrate firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises.
Length: 12 hours  
Certification Length:
Register

Shooting Sports 101

Description: Shooting Sports 101 Training is typically held during the spring University of Scouting. Shooting sports is a popular activity in Scouts and there are many rules and regulations involved with the activity. This course introduces Scouters to the world of shooting sports and provides participants with a better idea of how to incorporate shooting sports into the unit's program in compliance with the National Shooting Sports Manual.
Length: 1 hour
Prerequisite: none

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Resources

Shooting Sports Training Courses

Find the latest shooting sports training courses.

Reserve a Range

Reserve a range for district events by contacting your district executive. 

Reserve a range for troops, crews, and ships:

• Camp Strake 
• Tellepsen Scout Camp   
• Camp Brosig  

Doubleknot Instructions

  1. Click on Weekend Reservation
  2. Click on Shooting Ranges
  3. Select a Range and Time
  4. Select a date (gray box)
  5. Click on Reserve (red box)
  6. Repeat for additional reservations
  7. Click on Strake Day Usage Fee
    (if not weekend camping)
  8. Checkout

Conducting Shooting Sports on Private Land

The council camp shooting ranges can be reserved for district events (reserve through the district executive) and unit weekend programs. Units or districts that conduct shooting sports off council property must have the property inspected by the council's NRA Chief Range Safety Officer to determine if a public or private land is suitable for use as a shooting sports range. First the event's NRA range safety officer or range master must first evaluate the property to ensure that the meets all guidelines set forth in the Boy Scouts of America National Shooting Sports Manual and/or the NRA Range Source Book and then request a range inspection for rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, pistol and archery ranges.

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Contacts

Find certified range masters, archery instructors, range safety officers, and merit badge counselors.  Merit badge counselors can also be found in Scoutbook. Many of these volunteers are willing to help at unit, district or council events. This list is updated once a year, so some certifications may have expired.

FacebookTo keep up with the latest information, sign up to serve on the Range and Target Activities Committee and follow the Range and Target Activities Committee on Facebook.
 

Royce Engler
Range and Target Activities Committee Chair
shooting.chairman@gmail.com

Geno Aguilar
Event Registration
 (713) 756-3304
geno.aguilar@scouting.org