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NRA Certified Classes

We offer a variety of NRA certified classes, and offer the opportunity to become an NRA certified instructor. Please consult the current newsletter calendar pages to see the scheduled dates of up coming classes or call the Range Office for more information. Home Firearm Safety A four-hour class in basic firearm safety. There is no live-firing in this class. Upon successful completion of this non-shooting class the student will know: The 3 Rules of Gun Safety How To Recognize and Safely UNLOAD the 8 Basic Firearms Types (Actions) How To Clean a Firearm How To Store Firearms and Ammunition Safely Classes are conducted on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00am to about 2:00pm in the Chalet classroom. Cost: $15 per adult. Each adult may bring up to 2 children (age 12 or under) at no additional charge. Only one certificate of completion will be awarded to each paying client. This class is suitable for the entire family. Children under the age of 8 years old may not be able to physically complete all the requirements of the class. However, we have had children as young as 6 years of age complete it successfully. Required Materials: Pen or pencil and a notepad. Sign-up at the Range Office and pay the fee prior to class. Class reservations may be made by telephone (425) 481-8686, but must be followed up with a check for the fee before the scheduled class.   NRA First Steps Beginning Shotgun A 5 to 5½ hour class in shotgun-specific safety and shooting skills. Approximately ½ of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Intended for the first-time shooter. The 3 Rules of Gun Safety The Nomenclature and Parts of Shotguns Shotgun Shooting Fundamentals Cleaning and Safe Storage of Shotguns Recreational Opportunities Available Classes are conducted on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30am to about 3:00pm in the Chalet classroom. Cost: $25 per student. The class fee includes 2 rounds of Trap Shooting at a time of your choosing after the class - the equivalent of a $11.00 rebate. Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent or by a responsible adult. Required Materials: Shotgun, 50 rounds of ammunition (light trap loads only), eye and hearing protection, and a bag lunch and drinks (all can be purchased at the range). Pre-register at the Shotgun Range Office and pay the fee prior to the class. Class reservations may be made by telephone (425)481-8685, but must be followed up with the payment of fees prior to the class. Class is limited to the first 8 students.   NRA Basic Rifle A fourteen-hour class in basic rifle safety and marksmanship. Approximately 1/2 of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Firing will be done with .22LR rifles. Upon successful completion of the class the student will know: The 3 Rules of Gun Safety The Nomenclature and Parts of Rifles Rifle Shooting Fundamentals Cleaning and Safe Storage of Rifles Recreational Opportunities Available This two day class is conducted on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month from 9:30am to about 4:30pm each day in "The Chalet" and on the range. Cost: $50.00 per student. Course fee includes use of firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection. Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent or by a responsible adult. Required Materials: a bagged lunch each day. Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.   NRA Basic Pistol A 14-hour class in basic pistol safety and marksmanship. Approximately 1/2 of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Firing will be done with .22LR pistols. Upon successful completion of the class the student will know: The 3 Rules of Gun Safety The Nomenclature and Parts of the 3 Different Types of Pistols Pistol Shooting Fundamentals Cleaning and Safe Storage of Pistols Recreational Opportunities Available This two day class is conducted on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month from 9:30am to about 4:30pm each day in the Pistol Range classroom and on the range. Cost: $50.00 per student. Course fee includes use of firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection. Students under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by their parent or by a responsible adult. Required Materials: a bagged lunch each day. You may bring your own .22LR pistol if you wish. There will be an opportunity for students to fire larger caliber pistols upon successful completion of the class. Advance-registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686   Range Safety Officer Certification We periodically offer the NRA Range Safety Officer class to certify range and match personnel on the safe supervision of shooting range operations. This is a 10 hour class and touches on all aspects of range and firearm safety and the supervision of multiple shooters. This certification is an absolute necessity to reduce legal exposure for those club ranges that use volunteer member supervision. Cost of the class is $50. Sign up at the Range Office and pay the fee prior to the class.   NRA Instructor Training/Certification Home Firearm Safety Certified Instructor Basic Rifle Certified Instructor Basic Pistol Certified Instructor Basic Shotgun Certified Instructor These instructor training classes are given periodically. If you have a desire to become a certified instructor for these NRA classes, check the newsletter calendar or call the Range Office for the dates of the up coming classes. We always need more instructors, as do the other teaching clubs. These classes are free to WCW members who commit to instructing our classes and to active participation in club affairs.