The "Training Center" was created as providing educational opportunities to our members and community is part of our organization's mission. Here you will find details on all up-coming training/workshops, including sign up instructions, associated costs (if any), equipment needed, point of contacts and more... So be sure to check back often. ​
NRA Basic Shotgun Course
Date: June 8
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: (Registration now open)
Lead by Mr. Jeff Eisaman, Chief Instructor and Training Counselor from Centerpoint training in PA. This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate. The course cost is $125, a $50 deposit is due at sign up. This course is open to the general public. Click here for registration.
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NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor Course
Date: June 9
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: (Registration now open)
Lead by Mr. Jeff Eisaman, Chief Instructor and Training Counselor from Centerpoint training in PA, Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises.
Description: Course is presented in two parts: basic instructor training, and discipline specific instructor training. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Shotgun Instructor Candidate Packet, and NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting course student packet. The course cost is $250, a $50 deposit is due at sign up. This course is open to the general public. Click here for registration.
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HSI Basic First Aid/CPR/Stop the Bleed
Date: date announcing soon
Time: 9am - 5pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: February 25th date, cancelled; reschedule date announcing soon
The goal of the HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in adult first aid and/or CPR AED for adult, child, and infant. This program includes flexible instructional tools for developing proficiency via demonstration and prompted practice, including scenario-based problem-solving exercises with feedback. HSI First Aid | CPR AED reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and it conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.
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There is a $15 fee per participant to help defray cost of equipment rental, due at the beginning of class. For those participants wishing to receive a CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed certification cards and additional fee will be required. This course is open to the public.
DNR Hunter Safety Course
Date: Look for late summer offering
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
This course is for individuals who wish to obtain a "hunting license" in the state of MD. Lead by our DSA Team of DNR certified instructors, the February course will be offered in a multi-day format, the first 4 sessions will involve interactive classroom instruction with the final day of instruction taking place outdoors. Attendance for all sessions is mandatory. Seating is limited, pre-registration is required and will be taken on a first come first serve basis as this course is open to the public. The course is free and firearms will be provided by DNR. Any student under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult through all sessions. DSA may at their discretion, require adult supervision for any student 13-16 years of age.
Look for the following NRA courses posting shortly.
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Personal Protection "In The Home" Course.*
*must be an NRA certified instructor to participate
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All courses will carry a fee and preregistration will be required. Check back often, details will be posted as they become available. ​
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Ladies Only Workshops
Our "Ladies Only" workshops are off and running! If you are interested in taking part, keep an eye on our site for upcoming events, and/or send us an email and we will add you to our "ladies only" distro list. Hopefully we will be seeing you soon!