Range and Target Activities (RATA) Training
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Our certified range programs combine excitement with education. Adult leaders learn proper technique, range safety, and marksmanship while developing confidence, focus, and respect for the sport.
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Some courses are limited to 10-12 participants. Scheduled dates are open for registration effective immediately. We must have a minimum of 4 candidates for instructor courses or they will be cancelled. Please take a moment and sign up. We need certified rangemasters, range safety officers, and instructors!
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Questions? Click here to contact the Range and Target Activities (RATA) Committee.
The Following Courses will NOT be offered in 2026
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NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Training
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NRA Basics of Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting Training
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NRA Muzzleloading Rifle Instructor Training
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NRA Basic Pistol Training
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NRA Pistol Instructor Training
The Following Courses will NOT be offered in 2027
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NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Training
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NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Training
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NRA Shotgun Instructor Training
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NRA Basic Pistol Training
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NRA Pistol Instructor Training
NRA Shotgun Instructor Training (CS84)
In-Person Training
Multi-Day Training
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Training
In-Person Training
April 24, 2027
NRA Rifle Instructor Training (CS82)
In-Person Training
Multi-Day Training
​NRA CO-OP Muzzle Loading Rifle Shooting Training (CS85)
In-Person Training
Multi-Day Training
USA Archery / NFAA Level 1 Instructor Training (CS88)
In-Person Training
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All classes are independently scheduled. Contact us for more info.​
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​This is a hybrid program covering the basics of archery, including range safety, how to shoot a bow, how to select equipment for beginner shooters, how to teach beginner shooters, how to run a basic program, sample lesson plans, how to teach simple drills and skills to new archers.
This course is for those who are willing to teach a group of non-shooters or basic shooters.
Allows one to teach Basic Archery course, teach BSA Archery merit badge (with MB training & Advancement Committee approval).
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To begin, click here to take the online course. On completion of the online course, email the Shooting Sports Committee to schedule the in-person practicum portion.
​Length: Online portion: 4 to 6 hours (self paced). Practicum: 6 to 8 hours (depending on level of experience).
​Cost: $40 (to USA Archery) for the online portion, and $40 (to Pacific Skyline Council) for the in-person practicum.​
USA Archery / NFAA Level 2 Instructor Training (CS89)
In-Person Training
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All classes are independently scheduled. Contact us for more info.​
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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.
Graduates of the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course are well prepared to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, as well as the Explore Archery Program.
Prerequisites: Must hold Level 1 certification.
Allows one to teach USA Archery Level 1 Instructor course.
Length: 12-16 hours.
Cost: $75.