Range and Target Activity Training

The Atlanta Area Council sponsors training courses to enable Scouts, leaders, and others to improve their range and target skills and knowledge. Successful completion of the training courses will help increase your unit’s chances of having a successful range and target activities weekend, increase your personal knowledge of range and target activities, safety, and marksmanship.

Upcoming Trainings:

March Cub Scout Rangemaster Training Class

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Atlanta Area Council, VSC
Cost: Free
Age Requirments:  Everyone must be 18 years of age or older
Notes:  Please bring your lunch, refillable water bottle, notebook (paper), and pen

 

 

 

March NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Class

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Atlanta Area Council, VSC
Cost: $45
Age Requirments:  Everyone must be 21 years of age or older

Note: Lunch provided.  

Everyone must register twice for this course - once with the NRA through their website to create credentials with them and also through Tentaroo here so we can confirm your Scouting America membership. 

"An NRA certified range safety officer (RSO) is required to provide live firing range supervision for all shooting activities involving Scouting America, Venturers, and Sea Scouts. All live fire activities require one or more range safety officers to be present on the range. The RSO is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. The RSO is familiar with Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions.

You will learn the roles and responsibilities of an RSO:

Range Standard Operating Procedures
range inspection
range rules
range briefings
emergency procedures
firearm stoppages and malfunctions
The successful completion of this course will allow individuals to become certified as Range Safety Officers. This is a one-day course for registered Scouting America, Venturing, or Sea Scouting adult leaders. Passing the written exam is required.

You must be registered with the BSA and the NRA and pay the $45 registration fee to be fully enrolled in this class. Lunch will be provided (Chick-fil-A). Student packets will be provided. You must register by March  so that materials can be ordered in time.

Payment for course materials should be made directly to the instructor. Contact Meg Stocks at 404-488-6791 with any questions.

Taking this class at the discounted rate offered to registered Scouters obligates you to assist the Atlanta Area Council Range and Target activities (RATA) team with at least 2 events during the next year. A Scout is Trustworthy."

Remember to register through both links!

 

USA Archery Instructor Practical Class

When: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Bert Adams Scout Camp - 218 Scout Road, Covington,  GA  30016
Cost: $50
Age Requirments:  Everyone must be 21 years of age or older

Note: Lunch NOT provided.  

Remember to register at AAC Archery Registration AND through USA Archery!

AAC Archery Registration

Everyone must register twice for this course - once with USA Archery through their website to create credentials with them and also through Tentaroo here so we can confirm your Scouting America membership. 

To register for a USA Archery Practical, you must first complete the online portion of that certification
level.

To register for and take the online portion, please follow the steps below:

Step-by-Step: Registering for Online Courses (Level 1 & 2)
1. Create/Log In to Account: Go to usarchery.sport80.com to create a free account or log in.
2. Navigate to Courses: Select "Courses" from the left-hand menu.
3. Search Course: Click on "Available Courses" and search for the specific level (e.g., Level 1
Instructor Online Course).
4. Register and Pay: Click on the course, fill out the form, and complete the
payment ($50 for Level 1).
5. Access the Course: Once registered, go to the Education Hub within your profile to begin the
modules.
· Note: Level 2 requires a full adult membership, SafeSport training, and a background screen.

Level One USA Archery Practical
Prerequisite is the online Level One Exam (With Passing Grade)
https://usarchery.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/49098

To be held at Bert Adams Scout Camp on 03/22/2026 at the Boy Scout Archery Range.
The class will be rescheduled if there is exceedingly inclement weather.
Level One Practical Class starts at 8:00 AM and should end around 12:00 PM.
Bring a water bottle (hydration) and a meal if you are planning on staying for lunch at the end of your
session. You may bring snacks as well.
There is no Fee for registered Scouters and Professionals.
Contact Steve Hill if you have questions. hill.steve.7714@gmail.com
Do not bring your own Archery Tackle and Gear excepting items such as Arm Guards, Finger Tabs,
Shooting Glove, Chest Protector, Releases and Wrist/Finger Slings.
Do bring any personal items such as medicines, glasses, sunglasses, etc.
There are wooden benches but you may prefer a camp chair.

Level Two USA Archery Practical
Prerequisite is the online Level Two Exam (With Passing Grade)
https://usarchery.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/49099
To be held at Bert Adams Scout Camp on 03/22/2026 at the Boy Scout Archery Range.
The class will be rescheduled if there is exceedingly inclement weather.
Level Two Practical Class starts at 8:00 AM and should end around 5:00 PM.

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The Northeast Georgia Council is offering a couple of upcoming USA Archery and NRA Instructor Trainings.  Please see https://www.nega-bsa.org/Shooting-Sports for more information.

Below are a couple of outside (non-BSA) vendors that also provide NRA training in the Atlanta Area:

Legacy Outdoors Skills

www.legacyost.com

404-731-4937

Defensive Specialties

www.Defensivespecialties.com

678-283-2504

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