NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course – 3/14

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.