Hone your shotgun skills!
DATE: Saturday, March 14, 2026
START TIME: Check in at 7:00am; Course starts at 7:30am
END TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: Camp Loud Thunder, 9906 175th St W, Illinois City, IL
WHO: Scouters & Non-Scouters, 15 Years of Age & Older
COST: $30
- Bring your own lunch
- Bring Factory Ammunition (NO RELOADS, PLEASE)
- Fees include course materials, exam, and certificate
COURSE QUESTIONS: Contact Harold Cover at [email protected] or 563-320-5372
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at [email protected] or 563-388-7233
About this Course
The NRA REQUIRES that all NRA Shotgun Instructor candidates first successfully complete this NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course, regardless of shooting experience.
In this course, you will learn:
- NRA’s safe gun handling rules
- Shotgun parts & operation
- Shotgun shell components
- Shotgun shell malfunctions
- Shooting fundamentals
- Range rules
- Shooting at moving targets
- Gun cleaning
There will be BOTH classroom and range time to learn how to shoot shotguns at moving targets.
Registration Information
This course has a maximum capacity of 15 – sign up ASAP to secure your spot!
Online registration is open through March 8, 2026, at midnight.
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