Education and Training

521 W. Business Park Road
Shelton, WA 98584
At Port of Shelton, Sanderson Air Field

 

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1122
Shelton WA 98584

Education/Training

MCSA is dedicated to providing quality training for its members and the general public. All of our instructors are volunteers which allow us to keep our class fees low. The instructors encourage taking training whether you have been shooting your whole life or are a neophyte. Our passion for the sport shines through as we share our knowledge of subject at hand. All of our instructors are NRA Certified.

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Current Classes

Pistol for Beginners Class March 11, 2023 SOLD OUT

NRA Basic Pistol Class March 25 & 26, 2023 SOLD OUT

Pistol for Beginners Class April 1, 2023

Pistol for Beginners Class April 22, 2023 SOLD OUT

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Course April 29 & 30, 2023

NRA Basic Pistol Class June 10 & 11, 2023

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor & Certification Course August 12 & 13, 2023


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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

Mason County Sportsman's Association Pistol for Beginners Class

When:        Saturday, March 11, 2023

Time:          10:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584 (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $60 Pre-registration and payment is required.


YOU MUST BE LEAGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: This six hour course covers gun safety, range rules, range equipment, handgun parts & operations, ammunition & ammunition malfunctions, fundamentals of shooting a handgun, basic shooting practical exercise, firearm storage & transportation, holsters, gun laws in Washington, Oregon and Interstate travel laws. How to obtain a Washington State Concealed Carry permit and the Oregon Training certification required to get an Oregon permit.

Equipment required: You must wear wrap around safety glasses, muff type hearing protection, and a brimmed hat, such as a ball cap. You may bring your own unloaded firearm in a bag or box, with approximately 50 rounds of ammunition, or you may use our equipment.
You will want to bring snacks/lunch and drinks with you, but there is no food or drink allowed in the range. A seat cushion is not a bad idea!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the March 11, 2023, MCSA Pistol for Beginners Class.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

NRA Basic Pistol Course

When:        Saturday and Sunday, March 25 & 26, 2023

Time:          9:00 a.m.  to 6:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584  (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $100 Pre-registration and payment is required, on a first-come, first-served basis.


YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: Instructor led, 2 day classroom + range class. We'll teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from two-handed standing positions; cleaning and caring for a pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will perform a final qualification in order to receive the Basic Pistol Certification

Basic Pistol is a prerequisite class for NRA Pistol Instructor certification.

Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Equipment required: Training firearms and ammunition are both provided, however, you may also bring your own unloaded firearm in a bag or box, with appropriate ammunition (no .357 Magnum, please). You will need eye and ear protection; a brimmed hat is also recommended. You may want to bring snacks or lunch and drinks with you, but there is no food or drink allowed in our range. There will be a 45 minute lunch period that would allow you to go out for a quick lunch. A seat cushion is not a bad idea!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the March 25 & 26, 2023, NRA Basic Pistol class.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

Mason County Sportsman's Association Pistol for Beginners Class

When:        Saturday, April 1, 2023

Time:          10:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584 (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $60 Pre-registration and payment is required.


YOU MUST BE LEAGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: This six hour course covers gun safety, range rules, range equipment, handgun parts & operations, ammunition & ammunition malfunctions, fundamentals of shooting a handgun, basic shooting practical exercise, firearm storage & transportation, holsters, gun laws in Washington, Oregon and Interstate travel laws. How to obtain a Washington State Concealed Carry permit and the Oregon Training certification required to get an Oregon permit.

Equipment required: You must wear wrap around safety glasses, muff type hearing protection, and a brimmed hat, such as a ball cap. You may bring your own unloaded firearm in a bag or box, with approximately 50 rounds of ammunition, or you may use our equipment.
You will want to bring snacks/lunch and drinks with you, but there is no food or drink allowed in the range. A seat cushion is not a bad idea!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the April 1, 2023, MCSA Pistol for Beginners Class.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

Mason County Sportsman's Association Pistol for Beginners Class

When:        Saturday, April 22, 2023

Time:          10:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584 (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $60 Pre-registration and payment is required.


YOU MUST BE LEAGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: This six hour course covers gun safety, range rules, range equipment, handgun parts & operations, ammunition & ammunition malfunctions, fundamentals of shooting a handgun, basic shooting practical exercise, firearm storage & transportation, holsters, gun laws in Washington, Oregon and Interstate travel laws. How to obtain a Washington State Concealed Carry permit and the Oregon Training certification required to get an Oregon permit.

Equipment required: You must wear wrap around safety glasses, muff type hearing protection, and a brimmed hat, such as a ball cap. You may bring your own unloaded firearm in a bag or box, with approximately 50 rounds of ammunition, or you may use our equipment.
You will want to bring snacks/lunch and drinks with you, but there is no food or drink allowed in the range. A seat cushion is not a bad idea!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the April 22, 2023, MCSA Pistol for Beginners Class.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Course

When:        Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30, 2023

Time:          9:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584  (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $100 Pre-registration and payment is required, on a first-come, first-served basis.


YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: Instructor led, 2 day class intended to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess and demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. This is a non-shooting class.

Equipment required: A notepad and pen/pencil, students will receive class materials for future reference. This is a non-shooting class. You may want to bring snacks or lunch and drinks with you, although please be advised that there is no food or drink allowed in the range. There will be a 45 minute lunch period so you would have time to go out for a quick lunch. Dressing in layers and bringing a seat cushion are both good ideas!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the April 29 & 30, 2023, NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Course.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

NRA Basic Pistol Course

When:        Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023

Time:          9:00 a.m.  to 6:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584  (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $100 Pre-registration and payment is required, on a first-come, first-served basis.

YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND

Course Description: Instructor led, 2 day classroom + range class. We'll teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from two-handed standing positions; cleaning and caring for a pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will perform a final qualification in order to receive the Basic Pistol Certification

Basic Pistol is a prerequisite class for NRA Pistol Instructor certification.

Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Equipment required: Training firearms and ammunition are both provided, however, you may also bring your own unloaded firearm in a bag or box, with appropriate ammunition (no .357 Magnum, please). You will need eye and ear protection; a brimmed hat, such as a ball cap is also recommended. You may want to bring snacks or lunch and drinks with you, but there is no food or drink allowed in our range. There will be a 45 minute lunch period that would allow you to go out for a quick lunch. A seat cushion is not a bad idea!

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.com or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the June 10 & 11, 2023, NRA Basic Pistol class.

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Mason County Sportsman’s Association, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable giving organization.

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and Certification Course

When:        Saturday and Sunday, August 12 & 13, 2023

Time:          9:00 a.m.  to 6:00 p.m.

Where:        Mason County Sportsman's Association Indoor Range (Near the Shelton Airport off Hwy 101)
                     W. 521 Business Park Road, Shelton 98584  (Not a mailing address)

Fee:           $175 for MCSA members, $250 for non-members.
Pre-registration and payment is required, on a first-come, first-served basis.


YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO ATTEND


Course Description: 2 day class, learning to become a certified Pistol Instructor. Pistol Instructor candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shootig skills acquired through previous firearm training, such as NRA Basic Pistol, which is a prerequisite for this class. NRA Certified Instructors are expected to teach within the policies and procedures outlined by NRA, uphold the quality and integrity of firearm safety and training standards, promote firearm safety and shooting sports; and report training data to NRA. This course includes BIT trainint.

Advance registration is required, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Equipment list & class information will be provided upon receipt of papyment and registration.

Questions: Contact training@masoncountysa.org or leave a message at (360) 427-1102.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Mail the form with your payment made out to MCSA to: Mason County Sportsman's Assoc., PO Box 1122, Shelton, WA 98584

OR

Mail the form to the above address and click on the PayPal button below to make your payment for the August 12 & 13, 2023, NRA Basic Pistol Instructor and Certification Course.

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