Prerequisite:

You must have proof of successfully completing Basic Instructor Training (BIT) within the last 2 years prior to the start of the class or you will not be able to take this instructor class. If you need BIT or your BIT has expired, we have a separate BIT class scheduled on October 14^th that you can take to renew it.

Course Description:

This training consists of 2 separate courses, the NRA Basic Pistol course (Student) is taught first and the NRA Pistol Instructor course is taught second. These are taught back-to-back in one seamless training event. They both must be successfully completed to become an NRA instructor. The cost allocation is $50 Basic and $190 Instructor. You will pay an additional $15 - $60 directly to the NRA when you claim your instructor credentials after the class. This represents a significant discount from publicly available venues which is to be offset by serving the youth with your Scouting Unit and District/Council level shooting sports events.

NRA Basic Pistol Class: This is the course that you will be learning how to teach as a pistol instructor. You will also have the authority to run pistol shooting events for Venturers & Sea Scouts as well as run Cowboy Action pistol stations at Council events. The course covers the safe and responsible use of rifles: gun safety, parts & operations of different types of pistols, ammunition knowledge, selecting a pistol that’s right for you, safe storage, shooting fundamentals, care & maintenance of pistols, and developing your marksmanship skills. You will also be able to issue nationally recognized NRA course completion certificates for students who have taken and passed an NRA Basic Pistol Course. Most of the class will be indoors, except when we go to the range. There will be a written and shooting test during the class. These are relatively easy to pass.

NRA Pistol Instructor course: This is the class that you will take to demonstrate that you have the proper knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to be an NRA instructor and teach NRA basic pistol and pistol FIRST steps courses. There will be a written and shooting qualification that you must pass to become an instructor. While these are challenging, the training you receive will greatly help you succeed. As a pistol instructor candidate, you will be teaching portions of the basic class back to the Training Counselors and other instructor candidates in the classroom setting. You will also gain experience running a live fire pistol range during the range portion of this course. This will help develop the confidence you need to succeed as an effective NRA pistol instructor and help run Scout Pistol ranges.

Please remember NRA Instructor Courses are performance-based courses. Instructor Candidates must possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for this level of training. You do not pay and automatically pass Instructor training. You pay to have the opportunity to pass.

Accommodations

These Basic & Instructor Pistol courses will be held in their entirety at McNeil Scout Ranch. You will be Tent camping in your own tent for Friday & Saturday nights so be prepared with everything you need to do this. There is a good possibility we will have access to the staff cabins, if this happens, you will be notified prior to the class, and we will have the option to sleep inside on a cot. All meals will be provided starting with Sat breakfast, and we will be inside most of the time except when we are at the ranges and at night when you are sleeping. You will have access to shower facilities so please bring toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo, etc.

Please be prepared and bring the following items:

 All attendees must bring a signed BSA Health Form Parts A & B to participate, if under 18, it must be signed by a parent/guardian.

Adults 18 and older must bring proof of current Youth Protection Training; this can be completed via My.Scouting.org

• Tent, sleeping bag, pillow, pad or cot; everything you need to camp outside for the weekend. We might have access to shower facilities (if the water is still on) so please bring toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo, etc.
• Appropriate clothing for Colorado’s changing weather (we will be shooting outside in the afternoons)
• Water bottle, rain gear, etc.
• Eye and ear protection (this will be provided if you do not have it)
• All meals are provided, and you can bring additional snacks and drinks if you desire.
• Pen/pencil/highlighter to take notes. A 2” or 3” three ring binder will come in handy for the class materials.
• Please do NOT bring any guns or ammunition, these will be provided by the class.

Please arrive 20 minutes early (5:40pm) Friday night to check in and be ready for a 6pm start. Allow enough time to deal with the rush hour traffic in the Denver metro area. Dinner will NOT be served Friday night so plan accordingly. There will be a Cracker Barrel with snacks on Friday night. Parking will be in the field east of the dining hall. The classes will be held in Gilwell Hall below the dining hall. Please walk around the north side to the back underneath the dining hall for access.

To be eligible for the 50% off JAMBO COMBO STARS Training Discount, Scouts are Trustworthy and must do ALL of the following:

• Sign up for the 2024 STARS Training class(es) that you want to take.
• Commit to and actually help run the JAMBO STARS program on the ranges for a minimum of 2 full days.
• Sign up for the Colorado Jamboree at McNeil Scout Ranch as Staff on September 27-29, 2024.
• May Sign up for multiple discounted 2024 STARS classes, even those after the Colorado Jamboree.
• If you do not help on the Colorado Jamboree ranges for any reason, you agree to pay back all of the training discounts.