One of the best perks of being a club member is the exclusive access to top-notch training opportunities. However, we offer many other training opportunities for non members as well. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned shooter, there’s something for everyone. Here's how you can make the most of what’s available:

Youth Trap - Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, $20/participant 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. This program is open for juniors ages 10 to 17 years old to come and shoot 3 games of trap.  The participants will receive coaching, ammunition, and use of a club gun if they don't have a gun of their own. Come learn to shoot trap, or come get better at your game! Visit our Coming Events page to register.

Defensive Handgun – Every 2nd and 4th Friday, $5 Members & $25/Nonmembers 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Come join us for an instructor-driven clinic to develop good defensive handgun skills and be challenged by ever-changing defensive scenarios.  Members and member-accompanied guests 11 years and older are welcome to attend to learn defensive handgun fundamentals. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED OR YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE under! - Visit our Coming Events page to register.

CCW Skills Check Clinic – Every 3rd Sunday. $15/MEMBERS ONLY 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM. This clinic will use practical “real-life” scenario-based stages, and drill-oriented EDC skill building modules, thematically built upon the AVOID EVADE DEFEND concepts of smart EDC. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Visit our Coming Events page to register. Blake blknatr@yahoo.com

Women's Shooting Clinic - Clinics are held the second Sunday in January, May, and October.  These clinics are designed to introduce women to shooting sports in a supportive environment, emphasizing firearms safety and handling. $40. Visit our Coming Events page to register.  

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NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE - September 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Training Classroom

Priority given for those seeking to obtain NRA Basic Rifle Instructor qualification.

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! 

1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

5. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. Any caliber rifle and 100 rounds for the class, optics are allowed. Targets will be a maximum of 25 yards away. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members.  Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE  - September 13, 2026 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Training Classroom

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! 
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.

3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes). Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

5. Any caliber rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition for the class, optics are allowed. Targets will be a maximum of 25 yards away. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

6. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

7. A laptop computer

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARDS - Each instructor candidate must pass the following test:

Using any rifle, with any optics, hit 4.5" target at 25 yards. You will fire 10 shots each from sitting, prone, standing unsupported. You must hit the target a minimum of 24 times. You will be allowed up to 2 additional attempts if necessary. Some things that you could do to help make the class easier for you:
1. Go touch, handle, fondle, caress as many different types of
rifles as possible. This includes new and antique bolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, break-action, falling block, muzzleloading and any other type you can find. Get the basic idea of how to load, unload and fire the different types of guns if at all possible. Hangout at your local gun store and ask lots of questions.
2. Shoot as many different types of these guns as possible.
3. Get as much range time in as you can, either at our range or anywhere else and practice with your rifle getting 4 inch or smaller groups at 25 yards. Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members.  Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING COURSE - September 19, 2026 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Training Classroom

Priority given for those seeking to obtain NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Instructor qualification.

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! 
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. Any shotgun suitable for trap and 200 rounds of 7 1/2 or smaller shot for the class. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members.  Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE - September 20, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Training Classroom

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! 
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. A shotgun suitable for trap and 200 rounds of ammunition for the class. 7 1/2 shot or smaller. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

8. A laptop computer.

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARDS - Each instructor candidate must pass the following test:

Complete one round of trap (25 targets) from the 16 yard line, achieve a minimum 13 hits on target. You will be allowed up to two additional attempts if necessary.

Some things that you could do to help make the class easier for you:
1. Go touch, handle, fondle, caress as many different types of
shotguns as possible. This includes new and antique bolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, break-action, lever-action, muzzleloading and any other type you can find. Get the basic idea of how to load, unload and fire the different types of guns if at all possible. Hangout at your local gun store and ask lots of questions.
2. Shoot as many different types of these guns as possible.
3. Get as much range time in as you can, either at our range or anywhere else and practice shooting trap.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members.  Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

 

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