NRA Pistol Instructor Training – 2/21-23

Become a pistol instructor!

DATE: February 21-23, 2025

START TIME: Check in at 6:30pm on Friday; Course begins at 7:00pm.

END TIME: Sunday at 4:00pm

LOCATION: Camp Loud Thunder, 9906 175th St W, Illinois City, IL 

WHO: Scouters & Non-Scouters, 15 years and older

COST: Course fees include NRA Materials, lodging, and food. Registrants who pass the course will incur an additional fee for NRA Certification.

  • Scouters: $95 (must provide your BSA ID that corresponds with your current membership; this will be verified)
  • Non-Scouters: $250
  • All Participants: Bring Factory Ammunition (NO RELOADS, PLEASE)

COURSE QUESTIONS: Contact Harold Cover at hcoverjr@aol.com or 563-320-5372

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at reservations@loudthunder.org or 563-388-7233

About this Course

The NRA REQUIRES that all NRA Rifle Instructor candidates first successfully complete the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course, regardless of shooting experience.

Illowa Council is holding this course on January 11, 2025. CLICK HERE for more information.

Scouting Members are asked to volunteer at 3 – 4 Council shooting sports events in their respective council for the upcoming program year.

If this course is successfully completed, certification ratings would be as follows:

  • 15 – 17 Years Old: Apprentice Instructor
  • 18 – 20 Years Old: Assistant Instructor
  • 21 & Older: Certified Instructor

Registration Information

This course has a maximum capacity of 15 participants – secure your spot ASAP!

Online registration for this event closes on February 9, 2025, at midnight.