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• DNR Hunter Education Internet Field Day

  • Start
    17 Mar 2024
  •  
  • End
    10 Nov 2024
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    SLSC Clubhouse Classroom, Archery Range & Trail

  To sign up for classes - https://www.hunter-ed.com/maryland/

  Field Day for DNR Hunter Education Internet Based Classroom Course.

  1.  **Prerequisite** Students must bring their on line voucher with them to the workshop. Failure to present this voucher will prohibit you from continuing in the program.
  2. You will be required to provide a photo ID and proof of age upon arrival (driver’s license or copy of birth certificate). Failure to provide these two requirements will prohibit you from continuing in the program.
  3. You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
  4. You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
  5. You will participate in field exercises which will include firearms handling and live firing. You will be evaluated in each of these activities. These activities take place outside, so dress accordingly.
  6. Students will not bring firearms and ammunition to the workshop.  Firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be furnished.  If you prefer, you may bring your own ear and eye protection.
  7. Upon successful completion of all of the above and approval of the instructors you will be issued a Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety which allows you to purchase a hunting license.
  8. The field day workshop may last 4 to 6 hours, depending on number of students.

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• DNR Bow Hunter Education Course

  • Start
    18 May 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    19 May 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    SLSC Clubhouse Classroom, Archery Range and Trail

  To sign up for classes - https://www.hunter-ed.com/maryland/

  DNR Bow Hunter Specialty Course.
  

  1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  2. On the first day of class, a booklet will be distributed, called todays hunter. We will use that booklet to teach the remainder of class, and to be taken home as a study guide.
     
  3. The course will begin at 9am, please be flexible on the departure time, as we will have a lot of material to cover. Attendance is required both days.
  4. Must have your own equipment.
  5. Broad heads are used to shoot five arrows at unmarked distances.
  6. Three of the five arrows need to be place in the vitals organs to qualify.
  7. Dress appropriately for weather and wear supportive footwear.
  8. There will be a written test, if you feel you may need help with the test please let one of the instructors know.
  9. Upon successful completion of all of the above and approval of the instructors you will be issued a Certificate of Competency in Bow Hunting.

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• NRA High Power Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)

  • Start
    18 May 2024
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  • End
    26 Oct 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    SLSC Rifle Range

  Find more info at our NRA High Power National Match Course web page.
  

  
  

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• DNR Traditional Hunter Education Course

  • Start
    17 Aug 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    SLSC Clubhouse Classroom, Archery Range & Trail

  To sign up for classes - https://www.hunter-ed.com/maryland/

  MD DNR Hunter Education Class - Traditional Classroom Format.
  

  1. Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  2. On the first day of class, a booklet will be distributed, called todays hunter. We will use that booklet to teach the remainder of class, and to be taken home as a study guide.
     
  3. The course will begin at 9am, please be flexible on the departure time, as we will have a lot of material to cover: a classroom review, field walk, live fire, and 50 question test. Attendance is required both days.
  4. You will participate in a lecture covering hunter ethics, basic firearm safety and handling, and tree stand safety.
  5. You must successfully complete a 50 question Maryland specific exam with a minimum score of 80%.
  6. You must participate in field exercises which will include firearms handling and live firing. You will be evaluated in each of these activities. These activities take place outside, so dress accordingly.
  7. Students will not bring firearms and ammunition to the workshop. Firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be furnished. If you prefer, you may bring your own ear and eye protection.
  8. Upon successful completion of all of the above and approval of the instructors you will be issued a Certificate of Competency in Firearm Safety and safe hunting practices which allows you to purchase a hunting license.
  9. This traditional class is free of any costs to the student.
  10. An online resource can be used to study in advance, http://www.hunter-ed.com/maryland/studyGuide/201021 . Do not take the online test, There is a cost of $15 to take the final test, which is not valid for this class (we give the test for free).

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• WOT Basic Rifle Class (Rifle Range)

  • When
    08 Sep 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    SLSC Clubhouse (0800 - 1300) & Rifle-Range (1200 - 1700)

  Women Only NRA First Steps Rifle Class.
  

  • Classroom at the clubhouse (0800 - 1300)
  • Live fire training at the rifle range (~1200 - 1700)
    
  • Class will start sharply at 8:00 AM and go until 5pm.  Lunch is provided.
    
  • Cost:  $75

  Sign up on NRA website: 
  https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=814679

  
  

  
  

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• NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class

  • When
    28 Sep 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse, Pits

  NRA Basic Pistol Course and MD HQL

  Date:  September 28th 2024  8am - 5pm
  Please arrive 15 min early out of respect for other students.

  NRA Registration Link:  Register 7 days prior to event. 
  (if after this date and you want to attend, please email the instructor)
  

  https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=813313&seats=12&State=n&zip=20653&radius=25.1&id=56%2c76&bsa=&youth=&women=

  Cost: $90  ($80 for SLSC members) 
  
  Payment: Cash or Checks made payable to:
  Sanner's Lake Sportman's Club, Inc.
  21591 Harrison St
  Great Mills, MD 20634

  Training Location:  Sanners Lake Sportsman, Inc. Clubhouse
   21374 Sanner's Lane
   Lexington Park, MD 20653

  Instructor:  Nick Cromwell, NRA Instructor, 
  MD QHI Instructor & SLSC Inc. Training Lead

  Phone: 240-298-7239

  Email: CromwellsFirearms@yahoo.com or SLSCTraining@gmail.com
  Please email Instructor for any questions.

  Course Description: 
  Teaching basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.  This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
  
  Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two-handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
  
  Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, course completion certificate and take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination.  MD HQL Training certificate will also be included upon successful completion of the class.

  Course Details:
  Course includes catered working lunch, NRA training materials, safety equipment (eye and ear protection), targets, ammunition, range-time and firearms rental, and support of certified firearms instructor(s). NRA Basic Pistol certification will be issued to all qualified participants.

  Event will also include a catered working lunch.  If you have special dietary needs, please contact the lead instructor at least a week ahead of the class.  

  This event also includes a separate course-module that provides an overview of MD State Firearms Laws, thereby meeting the training requirements for the Handgun Qualification License (HQL).  HQL Training Certificates will be issued to all qualified participants.  

  Event will be held rain or shine.   

  Course fee is payable at the event.  Fee is $90 ($80 for SLSC-members and immediate family) payable via check or cash.  Minimum age is 21 (18 if a parent or guardian is also a participant).  

  Livescan finger printing MAY be made available at this event at cost of ~$65.  Fee will be payable directly to the scheduled LIVESCAN provider.   

  If you have any questions email CromwellsFirearms@yahoo.com or,
  send a text to 240-298-7239 (during the week)

  Directions:
  The location of Sanner's Lake Sportsman Club is best seen on Google Earth.  Turn on Sanner's Lane in the 21400 block of Great Mills Rd. beside the St. Mary's Golf Shop/Driving Range.  The clubhouse is behind the white farmhouse .4 off of Great Mills rd.  After passing to the left of the white farmhouse turn right into the gravel drive, enter through the Club security gate (which should be left open) and drive straight for approximately .1 mile.  Please adhere to all speed limits.

  21374 Sanner’s Lane
  Lexington Park, MD 20653

  
  

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• WOT Pistol Class (Clubhouse and Dynamic Pits)

  • When
    05 Oct 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    SLSC Clubhouse and Pits

  Women Only NRA Instructional Pistol Class Minimum age - 18.

  Event will run from 8:00 AM to ~4:00 PM.

  Cost of the event includes:

  ·        Training materials
  ·        Safety equipment (eye and ear protection)
  ·        Targets
  ·        Ammunition
  ·        Range-time
  ·        Firearms use
  ·        Catered lunch
  ·        Offer of a special discounted WoT membership to the NRA.

  Event will be held rain or shine.

  Register for the class on the NRA training website: 

  https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=815084

  The cost is $90 ($80 for Sanner Lake Sportsmen's Club Members).

  Bring course-payment (personal check or money-order payable to "SLSC") .

  If you have any questions please contact: Julie Morimoto at slscwot@yahoo.com

  
  

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