SANNER'S LAKE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

NRA Instructor Certification

In accordance with our Club's By-Laws, training, outreach, and education are a major objective of the Club.

We offer training and certification in the following disciplines:

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

NRA Basic Rifle Instructor

NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor

NRA RSO Instructor (CRSO)

NRA PPITH Instructor

NRA PPOTH Instructor

USAA Level 1 Instructor 

        Hunter Education Instructor

Most instructor certification courses are given infrequently, once per year or less.   If we cannot generate enough interest to fill the classes, they will be cancelled.

For questions, contact Nick Cromwell

Upcoming events

    • 16 May 2025
    • 18 Oct 2026
    • 7 sessions
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    Women Only NRA Instructional Pistol Class Minimum age - 18.

    Event will run from 9:00 AM to ~5:00 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


    • 14 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    More information TBD

    • 15 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    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.
    • 22 Mar 2026
    • 18 Oct 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    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


    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • SLSC Clubhouse
    • 20
    Register

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    The goal of this training is to provide you with training and credible information on bleeding control. We hope you will never need to use this information, but if you do, at least you will have the assurance of knowing how to recognize and stop bleeding until medical help arrives.

    Training will be brought to you by the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and includes hands-on instruction and visual presentations by trained medical professionals.

    More information on the Stop the Bleed class at SLSC will be forthcoming. 

    • 09 May 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club


    • 23 May 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club


    • 23 May 2026
    • 24 Oct 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    For more information visit our NRA High Power Natl Match Course page

    • 24 May 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club


    • 08 Aug 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    SLSC Range Safety Officer and Club Orientation Class      


    Presented by:


    ***This is a closed class, open to only SLSC New Members only.***

    Primary instructor: Chief Range Safety Officer, sanners.crso1@gmail.com

    To register for this class, please refer to the link provided in the welcome letter you were emailed when we confirmed your acceptance as a new member; this letter contained all the pertinent information you need to sign up for any of the seven New Member Orientation/NRA RSO classes we are offering this new membership year.

    Course Description:  Classroom training and Club Walk-Live Fire Assessment will be one 8 hr class (new members only need to choose one day) (0800-approx. 1600; check-in starts 0745.)  

    Goal; to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

    In addition to NRA RSO course material, we will discuss SLSC, Inc. ByLaws, Standard Operating Procedures and other SLSC, Inc. specific information to help orient you to your new club.

    As a final assessment of your skills and safe gun handling knowledge and practices, we will conduct a brief live-fire assessment at the pistol Bulls Eye Range.

    Class will run from 8 AM until ~4:00 PM.   Please arrive promptly out of respect for other students.

    Course includes NRA training materials.

    Event will be held rain or shine.   



    • 15 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club


    • 16 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club


    • 22 Aug 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    SLSC Range Safety Officer and Club Orientation Class      


    Presented by:


    ***This is a closed class, open to only SLSC New Members only.***

    Primary instructor: Chief Range Safety Officer, sanners.crso1@gmail.com

    To register for this class, please refer to the link provided in the welcome letter you were emailed when we confirmed your acceptance as a new member; this letter contained all the pertinent information you need to sign up for any of the seven New Member Orientation/NRA RSO classes we are offering this new membership year.

    Course Description:  Classroom training and Club Walk-Live Fire Assessment will be one 8 hr class (new members only need to choose one day) (0800-approx. 1600; check-in starts 0745.)  

    Goal; to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

    In addition to NRA RSO course material, we will discuss SLSC, Inc. ByLaws, Standard Operating Procedures and other SLSC, Inc. specific information to help orient you to your new club.

    As a final assessment of your skills and safe gun handling knowledge and practices, we will conduct a brief live-fire assessment at the pistol Bulls Eye Range.

    Class will run from 8 AM until ~4:00 PM.   Please arrive promptly out of respect for other students.

    Course includes NRA training materials.

    Event will be held rain or shine.   



    • 05 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Sanner's Lake Sportsmen's Club

    SLSC Range Safety Officer and Club Orientation Class      


    Presented by:


    ***This is a closed class, open to only SLSC New Members only.***

    Primary instructor: Chief Range Safety Officer, sanners.crso1@gmail.com

    To register for this class, please refer to the link provided in the welcome letter you were emailed when we confirmed your acceptance as a new member; this letter contained all the pertinent information you need to sign up for any of the seven New Member Orientation/NRA RSO classes we are offering this new membership year.

    Course Description:  Classroom training and Club Walk-Live Fire Assessment will be one 8 hr class (new members only need to choose one day) (0800-approx. 1600; check-in starts 0745.)  

    Goal; to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

    In addition to NRA RSO course material, we will discuss SLSC, Inc. ByLaws, Standard Operating Procedures and other SLSC, Inc. specific information to help orient you to your new club.

    As a final assessment of your skills and safe gun handling knowledge and practices, we will conduct a brief live-fire assessment at the pistol Bulls Eye Range.

    Class will run from 8 AM until ~4:00 PM.   Please arrive promptly out of respect for other students.

    Course includes NRA training materials.

    Event will be held rain or shine.   



Past events

07 Feb 2026 NRA Basic Pistol & MD HQL Co-Ed Class (Pit 1)
07 Feb 2026 NRA Basic Pistol & MD HQL Co-Ed Class (Clubhouse)
12 Oct 2025 IDPA SO Class (Dynamic Pit 3)
12 Oct 2025 IDPA SO Class (Clubhouse)
10 Oct 2025 Add-on Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse/BE Range)
06 Sep 2025 3rd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse/BE Range)
23 Aug 2025 2nd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse/BE Range)
17 Aug 2025 Hunter Education Traditional Course (Archery Range)
16 Aug 2025 Hunter Education Traditional Course (Clubhouse)
09 Aug 2025 1st Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse/BE Range)
25 May 2025 Hunter Education Bowhunter Class (Archery Range)
24 May 2025 Hunter Education Bowhunter Class (Clubhouse)
17 May 2025 NRA High Power Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
10 May 2025 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting & MD HQL Class (Pit 1)
10 May 2025 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse)
23 Mar 2025 Women on Target (Range TBD)
23 Mar 2025 Women on Target (Clubhouse)
16 Mar 2025 Hunter Education Field Day (Clubhouse and Archery Range)
02 Mar 2025 IDPA SO Class (Dynamic Pit 3)
02 Mar 2025 IDPA SO Class (Clubhouse)
08 Feb 2025 CANCELED NRA Basic Pistol & MD HQL Co-Ed Class (Pit 1)
08 Feb 2025 CANCELED NRA Basic Pistol & MD HQL Co-Ed Class (Clubhouse)
07 Dec 2024 7th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
09 Nov 2024 6th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
12 Oct 2024 5th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
05 Oct 2024 WOT Pistol Class (Clubhouse and Dynamic Pits)
28 Sep 2024 CANCELLED - NRA Basic Pistol Class & MD (HQL) Class
28 Sep 2024 4th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
14 Sep 2024 3rd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
08 Sep 2024 WOT Basic Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
24 Aug 2024 2nd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
17 Aug 2024 DNR Traditional Hunter Education Course
10 Aug 2024 1st Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
18 May 2024 CANCELLED *** DNR Bow Hunter Education Course
18 May 2024 NRA High Power Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
20 Apr 2024 WOT Pistol Class (Clubhouse and Dynamic Pits)
22 Mar 2024 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Course
27 Feb 2024 IDPA Safety Officer Class
10 Feb 2024 CANCELLED - NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class - Next Class Sept 28th
11 Jun 2023 WoT Pistol Class(Dynamic Pits)
23 Apr 2023 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
22 Apr 2023 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
25 Mar 2023 WoT Pistol Class(Dynamic Pits)
03 Dec 2022 7th (final Indoc of the year) Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
05 Nov 2022 6th Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
16 Oct 2022 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
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)
10 Sep 2022 3rd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
27 Aug 2022 2nd Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
20 Aug 2022 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range & Trail)
13 Aug 2022 1st Club Indoc/RSO/New Member Orientation (Clubhouse)
12 Jun 2022 Try Before You Buy - Cancelled!
11 Jun 2022 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
28 May 2022 NRA Approved High Power Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
21 May 2022 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class
14 May 2022 WoT Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
23 Apr 2022 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
16 Apr 2022 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
09 Apr 2022 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
26 Mar 2022 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
20 Mar 2022 DNR Hunter Ed Internet Course Field Day (Clubhouse, Archery Range&Trail)
29 Jan 2022 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) 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)
17 Jul 2021 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
19 Jun 2021 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
22 May 2021 NRA HP Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
08 May 2021 WoT Rifle Class (Rifle Range)
24 Apr 2021 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
18 Apr 2021 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
10 Apr 2021 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
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)
31 Oct 2020 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
17 Oct 2020 WoT Pistol Class (Dyn Pits)
12 Sep 2020 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
12 Sep 2020 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
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)
25 Apr 2020 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
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
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 )
07 Sep 2019 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
24 Aug 2019 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
09 Aug 2019 NRA CCW Instructor Class
27 Jul 2019 NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class
23 Jun 2019 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
07 Jun 2019 NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Certification (Clubhouse & Pit #1)
25 May 2019 NRA HP Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
13 Apr 2019 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
06 Mar 2019 NRA Defensive Pistol & Maryland Wear & Carry Training Class (Clubhouse - Wkday Eves & Pits on Sat)
03 Mar 2019 USPSA RSO Class (Dyn Pits 3, 4, 5)
23 Feb 2019 Basic Life Support Class
16 Oct 2018 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
06 Oct 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
06 Oct 2018 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
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 New Member Orientation (Clubhouse )
11 Aug 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range) Cancelled
16 Jun 2018 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
16 Dec 2017 Appleseed (Rifle Range)
10 Dec 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
18 Nov 2017 NRA Basic Pistol Class & Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Class
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 )
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)
11 Jun 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
17 May 2017 MD Wear & Carry Seminar/Briefing Focused Upon Active & Retired Military & Vets
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)
31 Mar 2017 First Aid/CPR/AED Class (Clubhouse)
11 Mar 2017 USAA Introductory / Basic Archery Class (Classroom & Archery Range)
26 Feb 2017 NRA RSO Class (Clubhouse)
25 Feb 2017 DNR Hunter Ed Instructor Workshop (Clubhouse)
19 Feb 2017 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Phase 2) Class and/or MD HQL Training (Clubhouse and Dyn Pit #4)
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
05 Nov 2016 Basic Pistol Instruction Class & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse and Dynamic Pit #1)
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)
16 Sep 2016 Basic Pistol Instruction Class & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse and 1/2 Bullseye Range)
13 Aug 2016 DNR Trad. Hunter Ed Class(Clubhouse Archery Range&Trail)
20 Jul 2016 MD Wear & Carry July 20th-23rd Class
09 Jul 2016 Basic Pistol Instruction Class & MD HQL Class (Clubhouse and Pit 1)
18 Jun 2016 WoT Practice Event (Dyn Pits 1-3)
18 Jun 2016 NRA Metallic Reloading Classes
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)
14 May 2016 USA Archery Level-1 Instructor Course (Archery Range and Trail)
27 Apr 2016 NRA RSO 2-Day Class (Clubhouse)
23 Apr 2016 DNR Bow HunterCourse (Archery Range&Trail)
23 Apr 2016 NRA HP Rifle Nat'l Match Course (Rifle Range)
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)
26 Mar 2016 First Aid / CPR Class (Clubhouse)
21 Mar 2016 NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) 2-Day Class (Clubhouse)
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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