2025 Training dates at SCFC (ST Albans) Click here
Range Safety Officer 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The class consists of an all-day classroom portion. There will be a working lunch. Please bring a lunch. (lunch is not provided, however, a microwave and refrigerator are available.
Course Cost: Official NRA $75, SCFC(volunteer for 12 hours a year) RSO $25 per person.
Prior Experience: Those that possess basic firearms knowledge to run a live fire range.
Description: Every student will learn how to properly take control of firearms on the firing line, how to identify stoppages and malfunctions, and how to properly clear them. Upon completion of this course students will become NRA certified Range Safety Officers. Certified Range Safety Officers are required for all Boy Scouts of America shooting events, NRA sanctioned shooting competitions and events, as well as many other shooting events and practically every commercial shooting range and gun club. All workbooks, tests, certificates, firearms, dummy ammunition, range time, eye and ear protection are provided in this course.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE, please visit NRAInstructors.org and check “Range Safety Officer” and “Vermont.”
Class date: Feb 22
NRA Basic Pistol Click Here
2025 Class dates: March 29, April 26, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 9, September 13, October 25
Women’s Intro to Rifle and Shotgun Cost: Range fee $5, ammo fee $80
Length: One 4-hour day of instruction, starting at either 8AM – Noon or 1-5PM
Prior Experience: NONE to minimal
Description: This course is designed to introduce women 18 and older to basic Rifle/Shotgun safety and skills.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE, please email vtfirearmstraining@gmail.com
Class dates: March 30(PM), June 22(AM), August 10(AM)
Women’s Intro to Handgun Cost: Range fee $5, ammo fee $80
Length: One 4-hour day of instruction, starting at 1 PM – 5 PM
Prior Experience: NONE to minimal
Description: This course is designed to introduce women 18 and older to basic pistol safety and skills.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE, please email vtfirearmstraining@gmail.com
Class dates: April 27, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 10, Sept 14, Oct 26
NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Length: One 8-hour day of instruction, starting at 9AM. Cost: $185
Prior Experience: Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: NRA Basic pistol course, Prerequisite test, Military 214.
Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self defense.
Students need to provide their own firearm and ammo, unless prior arrangement with VTFT is made. Students should expect to shoot approximately 200 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm) to maximize what can be learned from this course
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE, please visit NRAInstructors.org and check “PPIH” and “Vermont.”
Class Dates: June 28
