Basic Muzzleloading Course- NRA Training

[dave951]

The NRA Basic Muzzleloading Course is going to be offered on 10/9 by the Yadkin Valley Rangers, a National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Charter Club dedicated to instruction and education. This is the first course on the path to becoming an NRA Muzzleloading Instructor. Location of the course is Camp Raven Knob in NC. Scouters are encouraged to take this course as a step towards becoming a Certified Instructor who can organize or hold a Scouting muzzle loading event. Course duration is one day and will begin at 8a in the training center at Camp Raven Knob. Cost for the Course is $60 for NMLRA members and $85 for non NMLRA members. Included in this cost- NMLRA members lunch, ammo, course materials. For non NMLRA members, the cost includes lunch, ammo, course materials and a 1yr digital membership to the NMLRA. Prepayment is required to reserve a seat. For more information please contact-

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The rest of the Instructor course series is being planned for late November. To be a certified NRA Muzzleloading Instructor, you must take the Basic Course, Basic Instructor Training and Muzzleloading Instructor courses.

 

[dave951]

Kicking this one to the top. We need more folks willing to work with the very people who will be the future of our favorite type of shooting sports. Old guys get older and then shuffle off this mortal coil. If there's no one younger, our flavor of shooting sports will die or languish in obscurity.

I remember back in the 70s when you could buy a sorta Hawken in Wallymart complete with powder, cap and ball. Good luck today. Most of those folks from those days are now 50 years older, yup, 5 0 years OLDER. If we don't reach the youth of today, where do you think things are going to end up 50 years from now?

 

[Mike OTDP]

The big problem I've had is that there's no interest. I've offered two courses...for a total of five students between them.

 

[dave951]

The big problem I've had is that there's no interest. I've offered two courses...for a total of five students between them.

We're focused on the entire series. Those who take this course are strongly encouraged to finish the instructor classes as well. We want to create more instructors who are willing to take the time to work with kids. This is not a short term project, it is a long term goal with multiple benefits.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I've taught that course several times myself. Good starter course.