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Range & Target Activities

RATA Summary

The purpose of Range & Target activities in Scouting is to teach respect and safety while introducing youth to a variety of fun, interactive program experiences. Scouting’s Range & Target activities are developed and implemented through age-appropriate training and experiences. 

Chief Seattle Council adheres to the longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, and intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, archery, and hand-held throwing sports in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs for each youth who chooses to participate.

 
Safety is of the upmost importance in Scouting, and we truly appreciate the commitment to youth each and every volunteer in Chief Seattle Council has. If you have any questions, please contact the council office.
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Upcoming Special Training Events

NRA Muzzleloading Instructor and BIT

The NRA-NMLRA Instructor Muzzleloading Shooting Course is a comprehensive 18-hour course that teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essentials to organizing, promoting, and teaching the NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Shooting course.

Open to: Scouting America leaders and WDFW HEI 

Dates: Saturday, March 7th @ 8:00 AM  to Sunday , March 8th,2026 7:00 PM 

Cost: $50.00 Youth & Adult members/$100 non-members

NRA Pistol Instructor

The NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course is a comprehensive 18-hour course that teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course.

Open to: Adults and Youth

Dates: Saturday, April 4th @ 8:00 AM to Sunday April 5th 2026 Noon

Cost: $50.00 Youth & Adult members/$100 non-members

 

*Please complete the forms listed below for this event. 

Register for Muzzleloading
Register for Pistol
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Monthly Range and Target Activities for Older Youth

These monthly events are a fun and popular way that youth and units can build skill throughout the year and work towards Merit Badge requirements. Choose from Basic Rife or Basic Shotgun Training dates below:

To participate in these courses youth must be the age of 14 or older and have signed parent permission. 

Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Cost: $45.00 SA Members/$100 Non-SA Members

Location: Camp Pigott, 25600-A Monroe Camp Road, Snohomish, WA

 

Basic Shotgun Dates:

  • Saturday, Feb 7th – Basic Shotgun Training
  • Sunday, May 3rd – Basic Shotgun Training
  • Sunday, May 3rd – Basic Shotgun Training
  • Saturday, Sept 5th – Basic Shotgun Training 

Basic Rifle Dates:

  • Sunday, Feb  8th – Basic Rifle Training 
  • Saturday, May 2nd – Basic Rifle Training
  • Sunday, Sept 6th – Basic Rifle Training
Select Date & Register Now

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Prerequisite Forms for Range and Target Activities Day:

Merit Badge RATA

Range and Target Activity Days

Take advantage of an opportunity to engage in a full day Range and Target Activities!

Units can experience learning and improving their skills, offerings include archery, BB shooting, .22 rifles, shotguns, black powder, and pistols all at Camp Pigott. 

Scouts BSA & Older Youth Dates:

  • March 21, 2026: Camp Pigott
  • April 18, 2026: Camp Pigott
  • April 19, 2026: Camp Pigott
  • October 17, 2026 Camp Pigott
  • October 18, 2026; Camp Pigott

Cost: TBD

Cub Scout Dates:

  • April 4, 2026: Camp Edward
  • May 2, 2026: Camp Parsons 

Cost: TBD

*Please complete the forms listed below for this event. 

Scouts BSA Registration Coming Soon
Cub Scout Registration Coming Soon
full day program

Adult Leaders Needed – Get Trained and Volunteer at Range & Target Activities NOW!

Please visit THIS PAGE for dates and information on how to sign up.

Frequently asked questions:

Can cubs attend? Cubs may attend events designated especially for their age group. The Scouts BSA RATA Days are open to Scout Troops, Sea Scout Ships, and Venturing Crews.

What firearms? Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading Rifles, and Archery.  Venturing Scouts can shoot pistols; however, these require the additional Hold Harmless Agreement

Can I bring my own firearm? No, all firearms are provided by the camp and shooting sports team for all events.

Can my scout earn a merit badge? Scouts should look for events specifically designed to obtain merit badges. A Scout may choose to bring their own blue card and get parts of their badge signed off. However, they are responsible for this and it is unlikely that they will be able to complete it during this event.

If you have further questions about Range and Target Activities, please contact events@seattlebsa.org 

NOTE: This event fills up quick so if you are interested in participating, do NOT wait until the last minute to register! If your desired session is full, to be on the waitlist contact Events at events@seattlebsa.org

Please note the Chief Seattle Council Cancelation/Refund Policy prior to registering.
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