The NRA Muzzleloader Instructor Course will certify a candidate (upon successful completion) as an NRA Muzzleloader Instructor.  Certification will allow individuals to run BSA Muzzleloader range and serve as a Consultant for Venturing shooting activities.

This course will be combined with an NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Course.

When: BIT- Friday - 6 PM start, BIT/Muzzleloader Instructor- Saturday and Sunday.

Where: Trexler Scout Reservation - ESSA Nature Lodge

Cost: $85 for both courses.

Who is eligible:

• Boy Scout/Venturing/Exploring Post youth 15 years of age to 18 years of age  (Upon completion will earn Assistant Instructor).  Prereq: Completion Rifle Merit Badge
• Boy Scout/Venturing/Exploring Post youth 18 years of age to 21 years of age  (Upon completion will earn Associate Instructor)
• All registered BSA Adults (Upon completion will earn NRA Muzzleloader Instructor)

Program Schedule: 2 and 1/2 Day event.

• Cost per participant $85 - includes materials and completion certificate. 
• Tenting is recommended, a site will be reserved for those wishing to attend.  Meals are the responsiblity of the participant. 
• Check in starts at 5:30 PM in the ESSA Nature Lodge.
• Shooting Sports equipment/firearms will be provided. Do not bring your own firearms onto the BSA property, as per the Guide to Safe Scouting. 

Details:

• Day only (meaning not staying over) is available.   Youth/Adult would need to return on Saturday and Sunday to complete NRA Course.
• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• If the 18 and under youth is registering individually, he/she must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the weekend.