Training

Our club provides various training courses throughout the year under the auspices of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Training Programs. Our instructors are all NRA certified instructors. The following courses are offered:
  • NRA Basic Pistol Course – Instructor Led – We try to offer one class each month.
  • NRA Women on Target Instructional Shooting Clinic (Rifle and Pistol) – These are four hour instructional clinics for women only and are designed to teach you firearm safety, ammunition, what to expect at the range, and fundamental marksmanship. We provide the firearms, (handguns and rifles), ammunition, targets, and the eye and ear protection. Three hours in the classroom and about one hour on the range.
  • NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course – One or two classes a year depending on demand.
  • NRA Defensive Pistol / CCW/ Advanced Pistol – Completion of Basic Pistol Shooting required. One or two classes a year depending on demand.
To register for these classes go to NRA Explore or firearmtraining.nra.org or nrainstructors.org
 

For additional information contact:

Mike Snyder
253.225.8810
Email: training@poulsbosportsmanclub.org

WDFW Hunter Education

Poulsbo Sportsman Club offers both the traditional 15 hour classroom Hunter Education Training and the Field Skills Evaluation for On-Line Students courses.
 
To find a scheduled class and register, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunter Education website and look for the Hunter education training link.
 
Scroll down to Traditional classroom course and click on Register now for a Traditional Course. You can also scroll down to Hybrid course. Click on either:
 

For additional information contact:

Mike Snyder
253.225.8810
Email: training@poulsbosportsmanclub.org

Women’s After Hours

What: An opportunity for women to practice basic shooting skills.
It is not required that you participate in the Women’s After-Hours shooting but if you have not previously attended a Basic Firearm Safety Course we strongly encourage you to take this step. You can search online for available courses in our community at the nrainstructors.org website.

Where: Poulsbo Sportsman’s Club, 16990 Clear Creek Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
All attendees are required to sign in at the PSC Range Office prior to going to the shooting area. Non-Shooters (NS) are also required to sign in, but not required to pay the event fee.

Who: PSC Club Members and Non-Members.
There is no fee for PSC members.  Non-Members need to pay a $5.00 fee if shooting. Please review the Range Safety Rules on the homepage of this website.

When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
You do not need to arrive at 5 PM, however please arrive no later than 6:30.

What to bring:

  • Handguns and/or rifles with correct ammunition
  • Targets
  • Ear/Hearing Protection. We do have some to loan.
  • Eye Protection (Prescription glasses are fine)
  • Appropriate seasonal clothing; Closed toe shoes or boots for protection.

This is not a class. It is an opportunity to shoot with other women. If you need help, we normally have Range Officers that can assist you if you want it.

For additional information contact:

Mike Snyder
253.225.8810
Email: training@poulsbosportsmanclub.org