Updated 01.10.25
Circle Ten Council Target and Range Sports Information
Welcome to our page for all things "shooting sports" in Circle Ten Council! We offer NRA, USA Archery and BSA certification classes.
- NRA certifications are used in Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring events where firearms are used (rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc...) Leaders with NRA Rifle Instructor can teach and certify other Scout leaders for the BSA BB gun Rangemaster certification.
- USA Archery certifications are used in Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring related archery events. Leaders with USA Archery Level I can teach and certify other Scout leaders for the BSA Archery Rangemaster certification.
- BSA certifications are used in Cub Scouting BB gun or archery events at district/council events (leaders with NRA or USA Archery certifications can also run these events). A leader with BSA Archery Rangemaster certification can open and run a range at a Scouts BSA event, but cannot be an Archery merit badge counselor.
For a detailed description of what certifications are needed, by type of event and program, please check our What Do I Need page.
To register for any of our classes, you register using the Black Pug registration system. You can filter on training or enter key words.
Course Listing
The schedule for 2025 has been set, and registration is open for most classes.
Course Name | Course Date(s) | Course Registration Link |
| NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) - Winter | January 11, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Rifle Instructor - Winter | January 17 - 19, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Pistol Instructor Training - Basic Class Part 1 | February 22, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) - Winter | March 1, 2025 | Register |
| National Pistol Training | March 21-23 | Register |
| NRA Pistol Instructor Training - Part 2 | March 22, 2025 | Register |
| USAA Archery Level 1 - Spring | April 5, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) - Spring | April 5, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Rifle Instructor - Spring | April 25 - 27, 2025 | Register |
| BSA Archery/BB Gun Rangemaster | May 3, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) - Spring | May 10, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Shotgun Instructor - Spring | May 16 - 18, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) - Fall | September 13, 2025 | Register |
| USAA Archery Level 1 Practical - Fall | October 4, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Rifle Instructor - Fall | October 3 - 5, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Shotgun Instructor - Fall | October 24 - 26, 2025 | Register |
| NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) - Fall | November 15, 2025 | Register |
Resources and More Information
(All links in this section are to National BSA files. Sometimes, these links get moved/changed. If you run across any broken links, please let us know so we can update them.)
The amount of certified people needed for an event depends on the type of shooting sport event. The BSA National Shooting Sport Manual (2024 edition) lists the requirements for each type of event and how many certified people are needed for that event.
Looking for information on specific courses? Click the images below.
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If you are certified in any of these disciplines and are willing to assist other units, districts or the council as the need arises and as you are available, then please subscribe to the appropriate channels to stay informed on the needs.
Also in this series:
- What Do I Need?
- NRA Instructor Classes
- NRA Range Safety Officer Classes
- USA Archery Classes
- BB Gun/Air Rifle Classes
Also in the Specialized/Supplemental Training series: