Miscellaneous Courses | Wicen's Shooting Range

NRA METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADING COURSE

FEE: $185.00
LOCATION: CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR RANGE

COURSE LENGTH: 8 HOURS

DESCRIPTION:
Learn reloading safety; centerfire cartridge components; using the reloading manual and reloading data; equipment; and the metallic cartridge reloading process. Class includes all materials necessary to provide a hands-on opportunity to reload metallic cartridges for pistols and rifles. You will have the opportunity to test your reloaded ammunition at the outdoor range in your firearm. Class is customized so student learns how to assemble ammunition for use in their firearm. Students will receive the NRA Guide to Reloading handbook, the Basic Reloading Student Exam, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a course completion certificate.

METALLIC CARTRIDGE COURSE

AWARENESS & DEFENSE WORKSHOP

NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE

FEE: $185.00
LOCATION: CLASSROOM AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES AT THE OUTDOOR RANGE (NO LIVE FIRE IS INVOLVED)

COURSE LENGTH: 9 HOURS

MINIMUM AGE: 21

DESCRIPTION:
The RSO course content consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings and emergency procedures.

NRA BASIC MUZZLELOADING COURSE

FEE: $185 + OPTIONAL $50 TO USE INSTRUCTORS EQUIPMENT DURING CLASS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR OWN

LOCATION: CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR RANGE

COURSE LENGTH: 9 HOURS

MINIMUM AGE: 21

DESCRIPTION:
This course will cover muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, and/or pistols. The course content consists of safety, gun parts, ammunition, fundamentals of shooting, live fire at the range, cleaning of the muzzleloaders and safe storage.

USCCA PA Legal Use of Deadly Force

FEE: $50 (proceeds benefit our Youth Range Education Program)

LOCATION: CLASSROOM

COURSE LENGTH: 3-1/2 HOURS: 8:30am-12pm

MINIMUM AGE: 18

DESCRIPTION:
Craig Penglase, Esq. will discuss topics that include: Legally justifiable use of force, PA Code 18 505, the Castle Doctrine, PA Stand Your Ground Law, Deadly Force and Lawful Concealed Carry. Mr. Penglase presents critical legal information regarding firearm ownership and use in Pennsylvania. If you have a firearm and you live in PA, you need to know your current legal rights!

PA HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

FEE: FREE!

LOCATION: CLASSROOM

COURSE LENGTH: 7-1/2 HOURS

MINIMUM AGE: 11

DESCRIPTION:
This class is required by law for ALL First-time hunters and trappers in Pennsylvania before they can buy a license. Students must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training. Registration is through the PA Game Commission Website – select the date of the class you wish to attend, and click “See Details and Register Here” below to reserve your spot. Bring snacks and lunch – a refrigerator is available to keep it cool.

Important In order to prepare for your class, read Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 located at: Today’s Hunter & Trapper in PA.

Only One Class is being offered at WSR in 2025:

Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 8:30am-4:00pm

*****CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION!*****

Pre-Registration Is Required!

DISCLAIMERS:

- IF YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM DUE TO STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, YOU MAY NOT ATTEND ANY CLASSES AND ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you live.
- PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES AT WICEN'S SHOOTING RANGE - THERE ARE NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.
- IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR PLANNING TO BECOME PREGNANT, WE STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST YOUR BEING ON THE RANGE DUE TO POSSIBLE LEAD AND NOISE CONCERNS.
- REFUNDS MAY BE PROVIDED ONLY IN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.