Reloading Student Training

This page describes both the Metallic Cartridge and Shotgun Shell Reloading student courses which are periodically offered by DR Security & Training.  Both of these courses are conducted in a classroom/lab session only - there are range activities.

NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor Training

Lesson Details 

LESSON I  - Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety (1 hr)

• Describe the firing process

• Explain the reloading process

• Explain why people reload

• Name and explain the fundamental safety rules for reloading

LESSON II  - Center-fire Cartridge Components (1 hr)

• Give the proper nomenclature for center-fire cartridge components:

  • Cases

  • Primers

  • Powder, and

  • Bullets

• State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for cartridge components

LESSON III  - Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data (1 hr)

• Select a suitable load for a particular cartridge from a reloading manual

• Identify useful ballistics information in reloading manuals

LESSON IV  - The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment (1 hr)

• Identify the equipment necessary to reload metallic cartridges

• Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment

• Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench

LESSON V  - The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process (1 hr)

• Explain the proper techniques used to reload a metallic cartridge

• Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components

LESSON VI  - Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise (2 hrs)

• Setup and operate reloading equipment

• Reload a metallic cartridge

LESSON VII  - Course Review and Examination (1 hr)

• Successfully complete the NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course written examination

TOTAL

• 8-Hour Classroom 

NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor Training

Lesson Details 

LESSON I  - Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety (1 hr)

• Describe the firing process

• Explain the reloading process

• Explain why people reload

• Name and explain the fundamental safety rules for reloading

LESSON II  - Center-fire Cartridge Components (1 hr)

• Give the proper nomenclature for shotgun shell components:

  • Cases (hulls)

  • Primers

  • Powder

  • Wads, and

  • Bullets

• State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for shotgun shell components

LESSON III  - Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data (1 hr)

• Select a suitable load for a particular shotgun shell from a reloading manual

• Identify useful ballistics information for shotgun shell in reloading manuals

LESSON IV  - The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment (1 hr)

• Identify the equipment necessary to reload shotgun shell

• Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment

• Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench

LESSON V  - The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process (1 hr)

• Explain the proper techniques used to reload a shotgun shell

• Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components

LESSON VI  - Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise (2 hrs)

• Setup and operate reloading equipment

• Reload a shotgun shell

LESSON VII  - Course Review and Examination (1 hr)

• Successfully complete the NRA Basic Shotgun Shell Reloading Course written examination

TOTAL

• 8-Hour Classroom 

TOTAL BOTH COURSES ATTENDED TOGETHER

• 12-Hour Classroom

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