Are the instructors certified by any controlling authority such as NRA or DNR?
Yes. Shooting Sports instructors must be certified through the 4-H Shooting Sports organization. Instructor Certification for any one shooting discipline requires attendance at a 4-H sponsored three day training session, and the prospective instructor must pass a test at the end of that training session. They are instructed by National Board Certified instructors who endure even more rigorous training, and they are experts in their respective disciplines. In Scott County we are very fortunate to have fifteen adult instructors, two of whom are National Board Certified. All 4-H leaders and instructors must also submit to a very thorough background check. Those instructors who also teach the Firearms Safety Certification classes must complete the Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Instructor course and clear yet another background check in addition to the steps taken by 4-H.
