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NRA Rifle Instructor Training


  • Camp Currier 9700 West Commerce Street Hernando, MS, 38632 United States (map)

NRA – RIFLE INSTRUCTOR CLASS

November 14-16, 2025

Scouting America Rifle Shooting Ranges Require the Supervision of an NRA Trained Rifle Instructor

If you are 21 years old or older and interested in working with our Scouts in the Chickasaw Council Shooting Sports Programs, come take this three-day class and become a trained Rifle Instructor. If so, you will most certainly put a smile on a Scout’s face and yours too.

Rifle Instructor Training Class

Prerequisites Included:

Basic Instructor Training (BIT) – Must have completed BIT within the last two years

Basic Rifle

Location / Class Times

BIT class will be held via ZOOM / Friday, November 14 6:00 pm

Basic Rifle and Instructor classes will be help at Camp Currier – Golightly Cabin

Basic Rifle Saturday, November 15, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rifle Instructor Saturday, November 15, following Basic Rifle – 8:00pm

Sunday, November 16, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Included:

All course material

Meals – Lunch Saturday and Sunday - Dinner Saturday

Rifles and Ammo will be provided.

Course Goals:

To develop NRA Certified Rifle Instructors who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude essential to organize, conduct, and supervise safe rifle shooting activities for our Scouts. (A Rifle Instructor is required on all Scouting America Rifle ranges.)

Course Requirements:

Must participate in class discussions and demonstrations.

Must score 90% on an open book test.

Must pass a shooting proficiency test.

Course Fee: Scouters - $150.00 Payable to the Chickasaw Council.

Non-Scouters - $250.00 Payable to the Chickasaw Council.

Registration: Registration is open on the Council Calendar

Contact Information: Will Boyd ChickasawCouncilRATATrainings@gmail.com

Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of class.  Payment must be made one week prior to start date. 

There is a 4 person minimum per class.  Classes that do not meet this minimum before registration closes will be cancelled. 

If you are concerned about the course being cancelled, consider inviting a friend to join you. 

 

Event Contacts

Will Boyd
RATA Trainings Chair

 
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