# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Student Cost $150

Master the art of the swing and the thrill of shattering clay targets! The NRA Basic Shotgun Course is an action-packed, hands-on program designed to teach you the safe handling, maintenance, and expert marksmanship skills needed to confidently shoot moving targets.

Why Take This Course?

Whether you are a first-time gun owner, a hunter looking to refine your bird-hunting skills, or simply someone who wants to experience the exhilarating sport of trap and skeet, this class builds the ultimate foundation.

What You Will Learn

The class combines engaging classroom lessons with practical live-fire range time:

Firearm Safety: The core NRA rules for safe gun handling and storage.

Shotgun Anatomy: Understanding parts, operation, and different action types (pump, semi-auto, break-action).

Ammunition & Malfunctions: Learning how shells work and how to safely clear common jams.

Shooting Fundamentals: Mastering proper stance, eye dominance, pointing (vs. aiming), and the critical "pass-through" technique for moving targets.

Maintenance: Step-by-step care and cleaning of your shotgun.
What to Expect on the Range

You will put theory into practice by stepping onto the range with certified instructors to shoot straight-away and angled targets. You will learn how to mount your shotgun, track your target, and squeeze the trigger for a perfect break. Most training facilities provide loaner firearms, or you can bring your own.

Course Benefits & Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive an official NRA course completion certificate, a Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, and a marksmanship qualification booklet to track your ongoing skill development.

Course Materials & Perks

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook.
An official course completion certificate.
The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet.
A nationally recognized credential, which serves as a prerequisite for the NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor course.
Ready to bust some clays?

Sign up for the class at the link below:

https://www.gatewayscouting.org/nra
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Holmen
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: W7520 Council Bay Rd, Holmen, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54636
- **lat**: 44.05706
- **long**: -91.2815
- **full address**: W7520 Council Bay Rd, Holmen, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54636

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting being held?
  - **A:** NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at W7520 Council Bay Rd, Holmen, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54636.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting?
  - **A:** NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting is organized by Camp Decorah.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holmen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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