New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA Website for the New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA
Welcome to the Shooting Sports Information Page. Here you will find updates & information regarding Scouting shooting sports. Watch this page for information regarding Scout related: merit badges, events, safety, training, & opportunities
In Scouting events and activities, the BSA’s primary consideration is the safety of its youth and adult members. To achieve that goal, the BSA, in consultation with other organizations, has created specific guidelines for the shooting sports. These organizations also provide training and instructor certification by discipline-specific subject matter experts to prepare those individuals who will serve in a leadership or supervisory role in the various shooting sports activities.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please contact Todd Weidner at todd.weidner@scouting.org
Camp Tuckahoe – 400 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019
Hidden Valley Scout Reservation – 268 Hidden Valley Road, Louisville, PA 17047
Archery Instructor Certification Training – Level 1 & 2
Level 1 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings in the disciplines of target, field or 3-D archery. The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans.
Level 2 Instructor Certification Course includes the Level 1 Instructor Certification Course and provides students with an introduction to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development and events as well as qualifies students to teach the Level 1 Instructor Certification Course. Graduates of the Level 2 Archery Instructor Certification Course are well prepared to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery Program and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, as well as the Explore Archery program.
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| Archery Instructor Certification – Level 1 & 2 | May 15-16, 2021 | Hidden Valley | REGISTER |
Bass Pro Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Class
Classes will be held at the Bass Pro Shop in Harrisburg (3501 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. TO REGISTER: please contact the Events Coordinator, Katie Wilbur, at 717-565-5200 x 5229 or kmwilbur@basspro.com. Class size is limited. More info
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PA Hunter-Trapper Education
This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training. NOTE: You must be at least 11 years of age to register for this class.
| Date | Location |
Registration |
| May 2, 2021 | Camp Tuckahoe | REGISTER |
NRA Basic Shooting Courses & Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training
| Course | Date | Location |
Registration |
| NRA Basic Rifle Training | April 10, 2021 | Hidden Valley | REGISTER |
NRA Instructor Courses
| Course | Date | Location |
Registration |
| NRA Rifle Instructor Training | April 17, 2021 | Hidden Valley | REGISTER |
BSA Rangemaster Training
Operation of BB, Archery, and Other Shooting Sports Ranges for Scouting activities and events require qualified, trained BSA Rangemasters. This Training is offered at no cost; the certification is valid for two years. We only ask that you pledge support for Council, District, and/or Unit Shooting Programs.
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