Appendix 7 NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING …

1 NRA TRAINING COUNSELOR GUIDE Appendix 7: NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Program Pre- course qualification muzzleloading pistol A7- Revision date 01-10 1 Appendix 7 NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM PRE- course qualification muzzleloading pistol Name of Candidate _____Date_____ The NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Pre- course qualification is to be administered after the potential INSTRUCTOR Candidate has achieved a minimum score of 90 percent on the Basic muzzleloading pistol Shooting course Student Exam. The Pre- course qualification must be administered before or during an INSTRUCTOR TRAINING course and is a hands-on, practical exercise to evaluate an individual s knowledge, skills and attitude in safety, loading, unloading, clearing firearm malfunctions, and shooting skills.

2 The qualification is conducted in three phases. Alternatively, candidates may provide documented proof of NRA or NMLRA muzzleloading pistol classification as a Sharpshooter or better. Passing/Failing: The NRA Pre- course qualification for muzzleloading pistol will have a maximum score of 100 points and a minimum passing score of 80 points. Minimum passing requirement must be met in each phase. Unsafe Gun Handling: Candidates who demonstrate unsafe gun handling will be given 0 points for that particular skill test. Examples of unsafe gun handling include pointing the gun in an unsafe direction or any area not designated as safe by the TRAINING Counselor, sweeping one s own body, or placing the finger on the trigger before being ready to shoot.

3 PHASE 1 SAFE GUN HANDLING Location: Classroom or Range Using an unloaded/unprimed muzzleloading pistol of each action type, the candidate must meet the following requirements. Requests for assistance will result in a deduction of 3 points per action type in the exercises; candidate will be given a score of 0 for safety violations. For each action type, candidate will explain and demonstrate the proper procedure to check whether the gun is unloaded: 1. No ignition source NRA TRAINING COUNSELOR GUIDE Appendix 7: NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Program Pre- course qualification muzzleloading pistol A7- Revision date 01-10 2 2.

4 No ball 3. No powder SAFE GUN HANDLING Minimum Passing 25 points / Maximum 30 points 10 points maximum per action type Single Shot Percussion pistol Points Flintlock pistol muzzleloading Revolver TOTAL Single Shot Percussion PistolPass (Y/N) procedures to check bore as outlined in the NRA muzzleloading pistol HandbookReturn gun to table with muzzle pointed in safe direction and hammer at half cockPick gun up; point in safe direction; finger off triggerPlace hammer at half cock and inspect nippleFlintlock PistolPass (Y/N) procedures to check bore as outlined in the NRA muzzleloading pistol HandbookReturn gun to table with muzzle pointed in safe direction, frizzen open, and hammer downPick gun up; point in safe direction.

5 Finger off triggerOpen frizzen, inspect pan, and gently lower hammerMuzzleloading RevolverPass (Y/N) procedures to check bore as outlined in the NRA muzzleloading pistol Handbook (NOTE: if candidate attempts to inspect chambers visually ensure gun is pointed in safe direction and ramrod used instead - deduct points as necessary)Return gun to table with muzzle pointed in safe direction and hammer at half cock positionPick gun up; point in safe direction; finger off triggerPlace hammer at half cock and inspect nipplesNRA TRAINING COUNSELOR GUIDE Appendix 7: NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Program Pre- course qualification muzzleloading pistol A7- Revision date 01-10 3 PHASE 2 muzzleloading pistol KNOWLEDGE Location: Classroom or Range Using an unloaded/unprimed muzzleloading pistol of any action type as a guide if necessary, the candidate must properly explain the following operations of a muzzleloading pistol .

6 Requests for assistance will result in a deduction of 3 points per action type in the exercises; candidate will be given a score of 0 for safety violations. Loading: In accordance with NRA-NMLRA Basic muzzleloading pistol Shooting course Lesson Plans Identifying Failure to Fire: In accordance with NRA-NMLRA Basic muzzleloading pistol Shooting course Lesson Plans Corrective Procedures: In accordance with NRA-NMLRA Basic muzzleloading pistol Shooting course Lesson Plans Y/NY/N1. Position pistol for loading7. Patch the ball2. Check bore for load8. Start ball and patch3. Wipe and clean bore9.

7 Trim the patch4. Measure powder charge10. "Short seat" the ball5. Place powder in the the ball against the powder charge6. Prepare the patch12. Capping and primingY/N1. Bad cap2. Blocked flash channel3. Non-sparking flintlock4. Ball then powder NRA TRAINING COUNSELOR GUIDE Appendix 7: NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Program Pre- course qualification muzzleloading pistol A7- Revision date 01-10 4 muzzleloading pistol Knowledge PHASE 3 muzzleloading pistol SHOOTING Location: Range Candidate will shoot one type of muzzleloading pistol at a blank 9 inch diameter paper target at a distance of 15 yards.

8 Candidates will fire 5 shots from either a one- or two-handed, unsupported, standing position. Five points will be given for each scoring hit. In order for a hit to score, it must fall inside a border from the edge of the plate. Shots that break the edge of the border will count as hits. All scoring hits on a target must be within a 6 or less extreme spread (see below). Candidates will be allowed to shoot their own firearms if desired. Two requalification shoots are allowed within any 24-hour period. Y/N1. Recap2. Pull nipple3. Knap flint4. Carbon dioxide dischrger5. Pull ball Minimum Passing 40 points / Maximum 45 points 15 points maximum per section Points Loading Identifying Failure to Fire Corrective Procedures TOTAL NRA TRAINING COUNSELOR GUIDE Appendix 7: NRA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Program Pre- course qualification muzzleloading pistol A7- Revision date 01-10 5 If adjusted distance is required due to range limitations, the following formulae will be used.

9 All distances are in inches (hit scoring and requirements remain the same): Target Diameter: Target Distance divided by Outside Border: Target Diameter divided by Extreme Spread: Target Diameter divided by Candidate will be given a score of 0 for safety violations. PointsPistol ShootingTotal Score (minimum passing qualification score is 80 points)5 points for each scoring hitMinimum Passing 20 points / Maximum 25 points