So, don't know much about muzzleloading but want to know more? Got a whiff of the holy black and can't quite scratch that craving? Or are you one of us folks who have pretty much given in to the dark arts of shooting and want to pass your knowledge on?
Well, the NRA in conjunction with the NMLRA and others have put together a set of courses. The NRA combines muzzleloading rifle, pistol and shotgun courses into one- NRA Basic Muzzleloading. I'm certified to teach it as is @Catfish. It covers the very basics of the sport, safety, and care of the arms.
The next step is the deep end of the pool- Instructor. First you must take Basic Muzzleloading, then Basic Instructor Training, and then Muzzleloading Instructor. Before taking the instructor level class, you must successfully demonstrate competency in muzzleloading with rifle, pistol and shotgun by shooting the "qual" course, a qualification, with all the arms. No other NRA course does it this way. It's tons of fun but no walkover.
Once you have that cert in hand, what do you want to do? It opens up a lot of opportunities that are closed otherwise. To work with any youth org in the country, you must have NRA certs. It also opens up being able to teach Hunter safety courses. In short, it's a stepping stone in the world of muzzleloading.
So if there is an interest in taking a trip down a very entertaining rabbit hole of the shooting world, is be glad to organize a class or set of classes.
Well, the NRA in conjunction with the NMLRA and others have put together a set of courses. The NRA combines muzzleloading rifle, pistol and shotgun courses into one- NRA Basic Muzzleloading. I'm certified to teach it as is @Catfish. It covers the very basics of the sport, safety, and care of the arms.
The next step is the deep end of the pool- Instructor. First you must take Basic Muzzleloading, then Basic Instructor Training, and then Muzzleloading Instructor. Before taking the instructor level class, you must successfully demonstrate competency in muzzleloading with rifle, pistol and shotgun by shooting the "qual" course, a qualification, with all the arms. No other NRA course does it this way. It's tons of fun but no walkover.
Once you have that cert in hand, what do you want to do? It opens up a lot of opportunities that are closed otherwise. To work with any youth org in the country, you must have NRA certs. It also opens up being able to teach Hunter safety courses. In short, it's a stepping stone in the world of muzzleloading.
So if there is an interest in taking a trip down a very entertaining rabbit hole of the shooting world, is be glad to organize a class or set of classes.