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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 Muzzleloading Pistol
Beginning Shotgun Muzzleloading Rifle
Basic Rifle Muzzleloading Shotgun
Basic Pistol Metallic Cartridge Reloading
NRA Instructor Traning Shotgun Shell Reloading
Range Safety Officer Refuse to be a Victim

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 9:30am to about 1:30pm in the Pistol Range 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.

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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 Pistol Range 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.

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.

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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 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 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent.

Required Materials: a bagged lunch each day.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.

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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.

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

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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.

To get more information go to
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Muzzleloading Classes

NRA-NMLRA Muzzleloading Pistol Shooting Course
A 14-hour class in basic muzzleloading pistol safety and marksmanship. Approximately 1/3 of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Firing will be done with flintlock and percussion muzzleloading pistols as well as with percussion revolvers.

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
Blackpowder Safety and Loading of the Muzzleloading Pistol
Pistol Shooting Fundamentals from the Standing Position
Identifying Failure to Fire and How to Correct It
Shooting the Revolver
Cleaning and Safe Storage of Pistols
Recreational Opportunities Available

This two day class will be conducted on the following dates:
To be announced.
Classes are conducted from 9:30am to about 4:30pm each day in the Pistol Range classroom and on the range.

Cost: $60.00 per student. Course fee includes all necessary equipment and materials such as firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection, targets, educational materials, etc.

Students under the age of 21 MUST be accompanied by their parent.

Required Materials: A bagged lunch each day - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area. You may bring your own blackpowder pistols if you wish. Please wear long sleeve shirts and clothing made of natural fabrics. NO SYNTHETICS!

Advance-registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918.

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NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting Course
A fourteen-hour class in basic muzzleloading rifle safety and marksmanship. Approximately 1/3 of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Firing will be done with flintlocks, sidelock percussion rifles and in-line percussion rifles.

Upon successful completion of the class the student will know:
The 3 Rules of Gun Safety
The Nomenclature and Parts of Rifles
Blackpowder Safety and Loading of the Muzzleloading Rifle
Firing the Muzzleloading Rifle from the Benchrest Position
Shooting from the Standing Position
Shooting from the Crossed-Stick Position
Cleaning and Safe Storage of Muzzleloading Rifles
Recreational Opportunities Available

This two day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be announced.

Classes are conducted from 9:30am to about 4:30pm each day in Pistol Range classroom and on the members-only rifle range.

Cost: $60.00 per student. Course fee includes all necessary equipment and materials such as firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection, targets, educational materials, etc.

Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent.

Required Materials: A bagged lunch each day - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area. You may bring your own blackpowder rifle(s) if you wish. Please wear long sleeve shirts and clothing made of natural fabrics. NO SYNTHETICS!

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918.

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NRA-NMLRA Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting Course
A twelve-hour class in basic muzzleloading shotgun safety and marksmanship. Approximately 1/3 of the class consists of live-firing on the range. Firing will be done with sidelock percussion shotguns.

Upon successful completion of the class the student will know:
The 3 Rules of Gun Safety
The Nomenclature and Parts of Shotguns
Blackpowder Safety and Loading of the Muzzleloading Shotgun
Shooting the Muzzleloading Shotgun at Clay Targets
Cleaning and Safe Storage of Shotguns
Recreational Opportunities Available
This two day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be announced.
Interested persons should contact Phil Murray at 425-844-1918

Classes are conducted from 9:30am to about 3:30pm each day in Pistol Range classroom and on the shotgun range.

Cost: $60.00 per student. Course fee includes all necessary equipment and materials such as firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection, targets, educational materials, etc.

Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent.

Required Materials: A bagged lunch each day - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area. You may bring your own blackpowder shotgun(s) if you wish. Please wear long sleeve shirts and clothing made of natural fabrics. NO SYNTHETICS!

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918.

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Range Safety Officer / Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Courses

We periodically offer the NRA Range Safety Officer class to certify range and match personnel on the safe supervision of shooting range operations.

Range Safety Officer (RSO) Certification Course
Prerequisite - Candidates must be 21 years old or older.
The Range Safety Officer class 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.

Upon successful completion of the class the student will know:

The Role of the Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures Elements of Range Inspection and Development of Range Rules
How to Develop and Conduct Range Safety Briefings
Emergency Procedures
Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions - Identification and Corrections

This one day class will be conducted on the following dates:
To be announced.
Other class dates may be scheduled by special arrangement - contact Phil Murray at
425-844-1918

Classes are conducted from 8:00am to about 6:00pm each day in Pistol Range classroom and includes visiting a live range.

Cost: $90.00 per student. Course fee includes all materials and NRA certification fees.

Required Materials: A bagged lunch - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area. You are encouraged to bring and demonstrate one or two "unique" firearms (you MUST be familiar with the operation of the firearm) which others may not have previously seen. You may also being a copy of your home club's "standard operation procedures" manual (SOP) for comparison and discussion.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918.
Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) Certification Course
Prerequisite - Candidates must be 21 years old AND an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer prior to attending the Chief Range Safety Officer Training.
A two-day course consisting of two parts:
Part One: Basic Instructor Training - BIT (7 hours)
(NOTE: NRA Certified Instructors do not need to re-take BIT, but must re-take the Trainer's
Exam if they have not taken it within the last 12 months.)
Part Two: Chief Range Safety Officer Training (9 hours)

NOTE: Chief Range Safety Officers, in addition to all the rights and responsibilities of Range Safety Officers, are also qualified and certified to TEACH other candidates to become NRA Certified Range Safety Officers. As such, this requires the CRSO candidate to become an NRA Certified Instructor and requires additional training.
CRSO candidates who are currently-certified NRA Instructors are not required to attend Part One: Basic Instructor Training, but may be required to re-take the Trainer's Exam if they have not taken it in the previous 12 months.

Upon successful completion of the class the candidate will know:

The Role of the Chief Range Safety Officer and Standard Operating Procedures
How to teach the Range Safety Officer Class According to the Policies, Procedures and Lesson Plans of the NRA
This two day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be announced.

Other class dates may be scheduled by special arrangement - contact Phil Murray at
425-844-1918
Classes are conducted from 9:30am to about 6:00pm each day in Pistol Range classroom and includes visiting a live range.

Cost: $125.00 per student. Course fee includes all materials and NRA certification fees.
Students are restricted to those 21 years old or older.

Required Materials: A bagged lunch - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area. You are encouraged to bring and demonstrate one or two "unique" firearms (you MUST be familiar with the operation of the firearm) which others may not have previously seen. You may also being a copy of your home club's "standard operation procedures" manual (SOP) for comparison and discussion.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918.

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NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading and Shotgun Shell Reloading Classes

NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class
A ten-hour class providing the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges.

Upon successful completion of the class the student will know:

The Components of Centerfire Cartridges
How to Use a Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
Use of Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
Safe Performance of the Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process

This one day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be announced.
Other class dates may be scheduled by special arrangement - contact Phil Murray at
425-844-1918

Classes are conducted from 8:00am to about 6:00pm in the Pistol Range Classroom.

Cost: $50.00 per student. Course fee includes all materials.

Required Materials: A pencil or pen and notebook to take notes. A bagged lunch - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918

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NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading Class
A ten-hour class providing beginning reloaders with the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely reload shotgun shells.

Upon successful completion of the class the student will know:

The Reloading Components of Shotgun Shells
How to Use a Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
Use of Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
Safe Performance of the Shotgun Shell Reloading Process

This one day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be ARRANGED.
Contact Phil Murray at 425-844-1918

Classes are conducted from 8:00am to about 6:00pm each day in the Pistol Range Classroom.

Cost: $50.00 per student. Course fee includes all necessary equipment and materials.

Required Materials: A pencil or pen and notebook to take notes. A bagged lunch - or you may opt to visit any of the many fast food restaurants in the area.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918

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OTHER NRA CLASSES

Refuse To Be A Victim®
A 3-1/2 to 5 hour class in personal crime prevention and violence avoidance. NOT a shooting class.

Experts agree that the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is making the decision to refuse to be a victim. That means that you must have an overall personal safety strategy in place before you need it.
Through a three to four hour seminar (shorter presentations are available) called Refuse To Be A Victim®, you can learn the personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and avoid becoming a victim.
Hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials across the country have implemented Refuse To Be A Victim® into their crime prevention and community policing initiatives.
Here are just a few of the topics presented in the Refuse To Be A Victim® seminar:
Home Security
Personal Security
Automobile Security
Workplace Security
Technological Security

This one day class will be conducted the following dates:
To be announced.

Classes will be conducted from 9:30am to about 1:30pm each day in Chalet classroom.

Cost: $10.00 per student. Course fee includes all necessary equipment and materials.

Required Materials: A pencil or pen and notebook to take notes. If you wish, a bagged lunch or snacks may be eaten during the class.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact the Rangemaster at (425) 481-8686.
Questions or concerns? Contact Phil Murray, 425-844-1918

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