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NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor Training
It is required that the pre-course assessment be completed prior to attending the Instructor Course. The assessment may be conducted at any Dynamic Firearms Training Course and should be scheduled in advance.
Lesson Details
 LESSON I - (1 hr)
Venue - Classroom
Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Describe the firing process
· Explain the reloading process
· Explain why people reload
· Name and explain the fundamental safety rules for reloading
LESSON II - (1 hr)
Venue - Classroom
Center-fire Cartridge Components
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Give the proper nomenclature for center-fire cartridge components:
o Cases
o Primers
o Powder, and
o Bullets
· State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for cartridge components
LESSON III - (1 hr)
Venue - Classroom
Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Select a suitable load for a particular cartridge from a reloading manual
· Identify useful ballistics information in reloading manuals
LESSON IV - (1 hr)
Venue – Classroom
The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Identify the equipment necessary to reload metallic cartridges
· Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment
· Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench
LESSON V - (1 hr)
Venue – Classroom
The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Explain the proper techniques used to reload a metallic cartridge
· Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components
LESSON VI - (2 hrs)
Venue - Classroom
Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Setup and operate reloading equipment
· Reload a metallic cartridge
LESSON VII - (1 hr)
Venue - Classroom
Course Review and Examination
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Successfully complete the NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course written examination
TOTAL
 8-Hour Classroom
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