Advanced Classes
NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)
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GPA has enhanced the nationally recognized NRA Range Safety Officer curriculum to serve as the best platform to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Duration: 9 hours
Breaks are provided.
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NRA Range Safety Officer certification is recognized nationally and may be used in supervising shooting events, working or volunteering at a local shooting range or gun club, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, advanced classes, Church Security Officer, and many more!
What are the other eligibility requirements? Click here.
Next Step: Private Lessons (Optional)
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High quality training provided by an experienced NRA qualified Instructor.
Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
RSO Student Study Guide
NRA Range Safety Officer Certification
Basic Firearm Training Program & NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure
Pistol Cartridge Reloading
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GPA has developed this course to support students interested in manufacturing ammo for pistols.
Duration: 6 hours
Next Steps: Private Lessons (Optional)
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This hands-on course will provide students with learning what equipment and tools are needed to start reloading cartridges. Get experience using a single-stage reloading press and firing your newly manufactured ammo in the range.
All levels of experience are welcome. Ages 18 +
Bring your own 9mm pistol
Next Step: Private Lessons (Optional)
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High quality training provided by an experienced NRA and Illinois State Police qualified Instructor.
PowerPoint Slide Notes
Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
Empty cartridges, primers, gun powder, bullets, and practice target.
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting
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GPA has enhanced the nationally recognized NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting curriculum to serve as the best platform to establish your basic knowledge, skills and attitude for safe, and confident rifle handling.
Duration: 8 hours
Breaks are provided.
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All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
These classes are not regularly scheduled, please contact us if interested in scheduling.
Next Step: Private Lessons (Optional)
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High quality training provided by an experienced Illinois State Police and NRA qualified Instructor.
Basics of Rifle Shooting Guidebook
NRA Basic Rife Certification
Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
Family Firearm Safety
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GPA has developed this course to support families to ensure firearm safety in the home.
For the youngsters, Eddie Eagle flies in to deliver the important message to “Stop, Don’t touch, Run away, Tell and adult”.
Duration: 1+ hours
Next Steps: Private Lessons (Optional)
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Attendance is required for at least one parent/guardian. All parents/guardians are free of charge.
These classes are not regularly scheduled, please contact us if interested in scheduling.
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High quality training provided by an experienced NRA and Illinois State Police qualified Instructor.
Certificate of Completion
Kids Activity Book
Exclusive access to GPA’s Members Area
“Our students are provided with classes that far exceed the basic requirements established by law and curriculum designated the Illinois State Police. Enthusiastic instructors, interactive activities and engaging discussions are all part of the personalized experience in every GPA instructed course. We are proud to say that our students feel more confident in their firearms handling skills and abilities after taking our classes and we love to support and provide guidance to each and every student. ”