SANNER'S LAKE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

Education

At Sanner's Lake one of our main objectives of the club is "To foster and promote outdoors sports, environmental and wildlife conservation, and public safety through education and other activities."  We offer many educational opportunties to members and to the general public as well. Included in these are:

Please check our training calendar below for event dates, and consider attending our matches and classes that are open to the public.  We have many different disciplines, and something to please just about everyone and every age.

Upcoming events

    • 17 Mar 2024
    • 10 Nov 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 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.
    • 18 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 19 May 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 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.
    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 18 Aug 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 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).
    • 08 Sep 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 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



Past events

21 Feb 2024 Stop the Bleed Class
02 Dec 2023 7th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
04 Nov 2023 6th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
07 Oct 2023 5th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
23 Sep 2023 4th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
13 Sep 2023 Stop the Bleed Class - Cancelled
09 Sep 2023 3rd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
26 Aug 2023 2nd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
12 Aug 2023 1st Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
12 Jul 2023 Stop the Bleed Class
10 May 2023 Stop the Bleed Class
23 Apr 2023 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
12 Apr 2023 Stop the Bleed Class
08 Mar 2023 Stop the Bleed Class
08 Feb 2023 Stop the Bleed Class
14 Dec 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
03 Dec 2022 7th (final Indoc of the year) Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
09 Nov 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
05 Nov 2022 6th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
16 Oct 2022 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
12 Oct 2022 Stop the Bleed Class - Cancelled
08 Oct 2022 5th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
24 Sep 2022 4th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
18 Sep 2022 DNR Hunter Ed Internet Course Field Day (Clubhouse, Archery Range&Trail)
17 Sep 2022 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
14 Sep 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
10 Sep 2022 3rd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
27 Aug 2022 2nd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
23 Aug 2022 BDVFD Training Exercise Club Ponds
20 Aug 2022 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range & Trail)
13 Aug 2022 1st Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
13 Jul 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
12 Jun 2022 Try Before You Buy - Cancelled!
08 Jun 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
21 May 2022 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class
14 May 2022 WoT Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
11 May 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
23 Apr 2022 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
16 Apr 2022 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
13 Apr 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
26 Mar 2022 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
20 Mar 2022 DNR Hunter Ed Internet Course Field Day (Clubhouse, Archery Range&Trail)
09 Mar 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
09 Feb 2022 Stop the Bleed Class
11 Dec 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
20 Nov 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
13 Nov 2021 WoT Alumni Event (Dyn Pits)
06 Nov 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
23 Oct 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
10 Oct 2021 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
02 Oct 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
26 Sep 2021 DNR Hunter Ed Internet Course Field Day (Clubhouse, Archery Range&Trail)
18 Sep 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
18 Sep 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
28 Aug 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
14 Aug 2021 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
07 Aug 2021 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range&Trail)
31 Jul 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
19 Jun 2021 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
08 May 2021 WoT Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
24 Apr 2021 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
18 Apr 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
20 Mar 2021 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range&Trail)
20 Mar 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
06 Mar 2021 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
11 Dec 2020 Training Schedule Meeting
31 Oct 2020 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
17 Oct 2020 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
12 Sep 2020 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
15 Aug 2020 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
27 Jun 2020 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
20 Jun 2020 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
16 May 2020 WoT Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
14 Mar 2020 NRA Basic Shotgun Class (Clubhouse & Shotgun Range)
25 Jan 2020 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
21 Dec 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
07 Dec 2019 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class
28 Nov 2019 Thanksgiving
23 Nov 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
02 Nov 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
05 Oct 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
28 Sep 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
24 Aug 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
27 Jul 2019 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class
07 Jun 2019 NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Certification (Clubhouse & Pit #1)
13 Apr 2019 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
16 Mar 2019 NRA Women-on-Target Class
06 Mar 2019 NRA Defensive Pistol & Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class (Clubhouse - Wkday Eves & Pits on Sat)
15 Jan 2019 Stop the Bleed Class
16 Oct 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
06 Oct 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
18 Sep 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
08 Sep 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
22 Aug 2018 NRA Basics of Personal Protection in the Home 4-Day Class (Dyn Pit #1)
19 Aug 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
11 Aug 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range) Cancelled
11 Aug 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
16 Jun 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
19 May 2018 NRA Women-on-Target Class
21 Apr 2018 NRA Women-on-Target Class
17 Mar 2018 NRA Women-on-Target Introductory Handgun Clinic & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse & Dyn Pits 1-3)
16 Dec 2017 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
10 Dec 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
07 Oct 2017 NRA Basic Rifle Instructor Class
07 Oct 2017 WoT NRA Basic Shotgun Class (Clubhouse & Shotgun Range)
13 Sep 2017 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
09 Sep 2017 NRA Women-on-Target Introductory Shotgun Clinic (Clubhouse & Shotgun Range)
26 Aug 2017 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
17 Aug 2017 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
22 Jul 2017 USAA Youth Archery Class (Clubhouse & Archery Range)
15 Jul 2017 Women-on-Target NRA Rifle First Steps Class (Clubhouse & Dyn Bay #5)
24 Jun 2017 ***CANCELED***USAA Youth Archery Class (Clubhouse & Archery Range)
17 Jun 2017 NRA Women-on-Target Introductory Handgun Clinic & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse & Dyn Pits 1-3)
11 Jun 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
07 May 2017 MD HQL Training / NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Phase 2) Class (Clubhouse and Dyn Pit #4)
22 Apr 2017 ***CANCELED*** Project Appleseed (Rifle Range)
15 Apr 2017 NRA Women-on-Target Introductory Handgun Clinic & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse & Dyn Pits 1-3)
31 Mar 2017 First Aid/CPR/AED Class (Clubhouse)
26 Feb 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
25 Feb 2017 DNR Hunter Ed Instructor Workshop (Clubhouse)
04 Feb 2017 Appleseed Weekend Marksmanship Clinic (Rifle Range)
30 Jan 2017 Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class (Clubhouse - Wkday Eves & Dyn Pit #4, Sat AM)
13 Dec 2016 Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class (Clubhouse (Evenings) & Dyn Pit #4 (Sun))
03 Dec 2016 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
17 Nov 2016 2017 Training Program Planning Meeting
14 Nov 2016 Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class
02 Nov 2016 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
24 Oct 2016 NRA Pistol Instructor Class (Clubhouse)
19 Oct 2016 Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class
15 Oct 2016 WoT Intro to Handgun & Md HQL Class (Dyn Pits 1-3)
03 Sep 2016 CANCELED New Member Indoc Training
13 Aug 2016 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range&Trail)
20 Jul 2016 MD Wear & Carry July 20th-23rd Class
05 Jun 2016 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
25 May 2016 MD Wear & Carry 4-Day Class (Dyn Pit #1 Sat 1-6pm)
21 May 2016 WoT Pistol & MdHQL Class (Dyn Pits)
15 May 2016 NRA America's Rifle Challenge (Rifle Range & Dyn Pits)
29 Apr 2016 NRA Am Rifle Challenge Plan Mtg (Clubhouse)
27 Apr 2016 NRA RSO 2-Day Class (Clubhouse)
23 Apr 2016 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
20 Apr 2016 MD Wear & Carry 4 Day Class (Dyn Pit #1 Sat 1-6pm)
02 Apr 2016 *** Cancelled***SLSC Basic Shotgun Course (Shotgun Range)
19 Mar 2016 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
12 Mar 2016 DNR Hunter Ed Internet Course Field Day (Clubhouse, Archery Range&Trail)
27 Feb 2016 NRA Rifle Instructor Class (Rifle Range)
20 Feb 2016 DNR Hunter Ed Instructor Workshop
23 Jan 2016 NRA Pistol & MD HQL

Sanners Lake Sportmen's Club
PO Box 1300, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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