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NRA Shotgun Shell 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
Lessons begin at lesson six taking into consideration that Basic Instructor Training (BIT) covers lessons 1-5
LESSON VI - (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 VII - (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 shotgun shell components:
o Cases (hulls)
o Primers
o Powder
o Wads, and
o Bullets
· State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for shotgun shell components
LESSON VIII - Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data (1 hr)
Venue - Classroom
Center-fire Cartridge Components
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Select a suitable load for a particular shotgun shell from a reloading manual
· Identify useful ballistics information for shotgun shell in reloading manuals
LESSON IX - (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 shotgun shell
· Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment
· Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench
LESSON X - (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 shotgun shell
· Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components
LESSON XI - (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 shotgun shell
LESSON XII - (1 hr)
Course Review and Examination
At the conclusion of this lesson instructor candidates will be able to:
· Successfully complete the NRA Basic Shotgun Shell Reloading Course written examination
TOTAL
8-Hour Classroom
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