Course Descriptions
We offer the following education and training courses. Click the title to jump to the description.
Home Firearms Safety
First Steps Pistol
Basic Pistol Shooting
First Steps Rifle
Basic Rifle Shooting
First Steps Shotgun
Basic Shotgun Shooting
Metallic Cartridge Reloading
Basic Hunter Education Program
Refuse To Be A
Victim Seminars
Goal: Provides the basic knowledge and skills and describes the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of guns in the home. This course is offered free to new members.
Length: 4 hours (minimum)
Text: The NRA Home Firearms Safety handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Rules for Safe Gun Handling
Identifying and Unloading Different Firearms
Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling
Type of Ammunition; Cleaning and Storage of Firearms
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be
16 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of criminal background,
and legally able to own or be in possession of firearms.
It is strongly recommended
that parents attend with minor children.
Student Supplied Equipment:
A pen and notebook
Club Supplied Equipment:
Various handguns,
rifles and shotguns
Non-functioning “dummy” ammunition for demonstration
Cost: $25, Children under 12 years of age attending with their parents have a class fee of just $10.00
Goal: Provides beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own and use a specific pistol model safely.
Length: 3 hours (minimum)
Text: The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Introduction to Pistol
Safety, Parts and Operation
Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Introduction to Pistol Shooting from the Benchrest Position
Introduction to Pistol Cleaning, Storage and Training Opportunities
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be
18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of criminal background,
and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student Supplied Equipment:
Pistol *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
* If you bring your own pistol then 50 rounds of appropriate ammo and an Owners
Manual is also required.
Club Supplied Equipment:
Pistol ***optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own pistol then the club will provide one
(and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the club’s pistol
may have operational and handling characteristics different from yours or the
one you may acquire. We encourage you to take advantage of our 1/2 price re-take
offer when you eventually acquire your own pistol.
Cost:
$20 with your own pistol
$25 with the club’s pistol (covers the cost of club supplied ammo)
Formats: Both Coed and Women’s Only formats are offered.
Goal: Provides the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.
Length:
10 hours (minimum). May take place over two days (e.g. Saturday & Sunday or
consecutive Saturday’s).
Almost 1/2 of the class time is devoted to range time. There will be NRA
certified coaches available on the range for each student.
Text: The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun
Handling
Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Firing the First Shots
Two-Handed and One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions
Pistol Sports and Activities
Also included:
Pistol Care, Storage and Cleaning
Selecting a Pistol
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be
18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of criminal background,
and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student Supplied Equipment:
Pistol *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
Lunch and beverage (we will eat during the lecture portion)
* If you bring your own pistol then 100 (or more) rounds of appropriate ammo and
an Owners Manual is also required.
Club Supplied Equipment:
Pistol ***optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own pistol then the club will provide one
(and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the club’s pistol
may have operational and handling characteristics different from yours or the
one you may acquire. We encourage you to attend the First Steps class or take
advantage of our 1/2 price re-take offer when you eventually acquire your own
pistol.
Cost:
$40 with your own pistol
$50 with the club’s pistol (covers the cost of club supplied ammo and cleaning
supplies)
Goal: Provides beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own and use a specific rifle model safely.
Length: 3 hours (minimum)
Text: The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Introduction to Rifle Safety, Parts and
Operation
Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
Introduction to Rifle Shooting from the Benchrest Position
Introduction to Rifle Cleaning, Storage and Training Opportunities
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be 18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of
criminal background, and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student
Supplied Equipment:
Rifle *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
* If you bring your own rifle then 50 rounds of appropriate ammo and an Owners
Manual is also required.
Club Supplied
Equipment:
Rifle ***optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own rifle then the club will provide one
(and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the club’s rifle
may have operational and handling characteristics different from yours or the
one you may acquire. We encourage you to take advantage of our 1/2 price re-take
offer when you eventually acquire your own rifle.
Cost:
$20
with your own rifle
$25 with the club’s rifle (covers the cost of club supplied ammo)
Goal: Provides the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
Length:
14 hours (minimum); across two days (e.g. Saturday & Sunday or consecutive
Saturday’s).
Almost 1/2 of the class time is devoted to range time. There will be NRA
certified coaches available on the range for each student.
Text The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun
Handling
Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
Firing the First Shots
Standing Rifle Shooting Positions
Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions
Sitting Rifle Shooting Positions and Review of Positions
Rifle Sports and Activities
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be
18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of criminal background,
and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student Supplied Equipment:
Rifle of pistol
caliber (e.g. .22 LR) *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
Lunch and beverage (we will eat during the lecture portion)
* If you bring your own rifle then 100 (or more) rounds of appropriate ammo and
an Owners Manual is also required.
Club Supplied Equipment:
Rifle ***optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own rifle then the club will provide one
(and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the club’s rifle
may have operational and handling characteristics different from yours or the
one you may acquire. We encourage you to attend the First Steps class or take
advantage of our 1/2 price re-take offer when you eventually acquire your own
rifle.
Cost:
$60 with your own rifle
$70 with the club’s rifle (covers the cost of club supplied ammo and cleaning
supplies)
Goal: Provides beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own and use a specific shotgun model safely.
Length: 3 hours (minimum)
Text: The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Introduction to Shotgun Safety, Parts and
Operation
Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
Introduction to Shotgun Shooting at Straightaway Targets
Introduction to Shotgun Cleaning, Storage and Training Opportunities
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be 18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of
criminal background, and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student
Supplied Equipment:
Shotgun *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
* If you bring your own shotgun then 50 rounds of appropriate ammo and an Owners
Manual is also required.
Club Supplied
Equipment:
Shotgun ***optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own shotgun then the club will provide one
(and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the club’s
shotgun may have operational and handling characteristics different from yours
or the one you may acquire. We encourage you to take advantage of our 1/2 price
re-take offer when you eventually acquire your own shotgun.
Cost:
$30 with your own shotgun
$40 with the club’s shotgun (covers the cost of club supplied ammo)
Goal: Provides the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
Length: 10 hours (minimum); may take place over two days (e.g. Saturday & Sunday or consecutive Saturday’s). Almost 1/2 of the class time is devoted to range time. There will be NRA certified coaches available on the range for each student.
Text The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Shotgun Knowledge and Safe
Gun Handling
Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
Firing the First Shots
Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical Exercise
Shotgun Games and Activities
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must be
18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian), free of criminal background,
and legally able to own or be in possession of handguns.
Student Supplied Equipment:
Shotgun *optional
Ammunition *optional (please only bring factory loaded ammunition)
Owners Manual *optional
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses ** optional
A billed baseball hat
A pen and notebook
Lunch and beverage (we will eat during the lecture portion)
* If you bring your own shotgun then 100 (or more) rounds of appropriate ammo
and an Owners Manual is also required.
Club Supplied Equipment:
shotgun
***optional depending on availability
Hearing Protection **optional
Safety Glasses **optional
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
*** If you do not own or bring your own shotgun then the club will arrange to
provide one (and appropriate ammunition), however you must be advised that the
club’s shotgun may have operational and handling characteristics different from
yours or the one you may acquire. We encourage you to attend the First Steps
class or take advantage of our 1/2 price re-take offer when you eventually
acquire your own shotgun.
Cost:
$40 with your own shotgun
$50 with the club’s shotgun (covers the cost of club supplied ammo and cleaning
supplies)
Goal: Provides the beginning reloaders with the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges.
Length:
8 hours (minimum). May take place over two days (e.g. Saturday & Sunday or
consecutive Saturday’s).
A significant part of the class time is devoted to demonstrating the reloading
process.
Text: The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook is included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Introduction to Reloading
and Reloading Safety
Centerfire Cartridge Components
Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process
Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise
Prerequisites:
Enrollees must
be 18 years or older (or attend with legal guardian).
Student Supplied
Equipment:
Safety Glasses
** optional
A pen and notebook
Lunch and beverage (we will eat during the lecture portion)
Club Supplied Equipment:
Safety Glasses
**optional
Reloading lab and equipment (may require transportation to instructors’ private
facility).
** The club has loaner equipment but you are encouraged to bring your own if you
have them.
Cost: $50
Basic Hunter Education Program
Washington State law requires all individuals born after 1 January 1972 to show proof of basic hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. There are no exceptions to the law. Classes are offered year-round and interested individuals are encouraged to enroll in classes as early as possible. Summer and fall classes fill up rapidly and there may not be available spaces for late season classes.
There is no minimum age required to enroll in hunter education, but instructors may require a parent or guardian to attend all classes if students are under 12 years of age.
Individuals who have a previous Washington hunting license or a valid Washington hunter education training certificate need only show these documents to a license vendor in order to purchase a new, hunting license.
Non-resident hunters born after January 1, 1972 are also required to prove successful completion of hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. Please plan non-resident hunting license purchases in advance! Failure to present the necessary documentation to the hunting license vendor will lead to disappointment!
Individuals who have successfully completed hunter education training in other states need only show their out-of-state hunter education certificate at the time of license purchase. Please note that an out-of-state license is not the same as a hunter education certificate.
Course Content.
Hunter education classes focus on three broad topical areas: (1) Firearms and
outdoor safety; (2) Wildlife management; and, (3) Hunter responsibility. The
average class includes 4 - 6 sessions spanning 16+ hours.
Successful students must pass a written test, demonstrate safe firearms handling skills and a positive attitude.
All hunter education classes are taught by instructors certified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
For more information about the Basic Hunter Education Program
http://wdfw.wa.gov/enf/huntered/index.htm
For a calendar of classes; choose your county then scroll to your locale (Kitsap county and scroll to Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’s Club)
http://wdfw.wa.gov/enf/huntered/basic_class.htm
Refuse To Be A Victim Seminars
Description: Experts agree the single most important factor in surviving criminal attack is to have an overall safety strategy before you need it. Now, through a three-hour confidential seminar called Refuse To Be A Victim, you can learn the personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations, and avoid becoming a victim.
The Refuse To Be A Victim program is not a self defense course; rather it teaches strategies you can use to avoid ever being in a situation where self defense is required. This course focuses on pro-active rather than reactive courses of action. Criminals prefer easy targets. By making yourself more difficult to prey upon, you lessen your risk of criminal attack. That means having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it.
The Refuse To Be A Victim is seminar geared toward awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. Topics include home, automobile and personal safety. We show how to integrate common‑sense safety strategies into your own individual lifestyle. The seminar is not about guns, nor is it about joining the Sportsmen’s Club or the NRA. It simply provides participants with the information needed to minimize their chances of criminal attack.
Hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials across the country have implemented Refuse To Be A Victim into their crime prevention and community policing initiatives.
Length: 3 to 4 hours
Text: The NRA Refuse to be a Victim handbook and the Refuse to be a Victim: Your Key to Crime Prevention and Personal Safety brochure are included with the course materials.
Lessons:
Home Security
Parents and Children
Personal Security
Personal Protection Devices
Automobile Security
Workplace Safety
Technological Security
Travel Security
Senior Citizens and Persons with Physical Disabilities
Prerequisites: None
Student
Supplied Equipment:
A
pen and notebook
Club Supplied
Materials:
Student materials including the textbook and brochure.
Cost: $20
To request more information, ask questions, or provide feedback regarding the Bainbridge Island Sportsmen's Club’s Firearms Education and Training program, send an email to Classes@BainbridgeSportsmensClub.org
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