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.
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
Location: Camp Pigott
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
Location: Camp Pigott
Cost: $50.00 Youth & Adult members/$100 non-members
*Please complete the forms listed below for this event.
Monthly Range and Target Activities
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 have signed parent permission.
Dates: See dates below
Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 SA Members/$100 Non-SA Members
Location: Camp Pigott, 25600-A Monroe Camp Road, Snohomish, WA
Basic Shotgun Dates:
- Sunday, May 3rd – Basic Shotgun Training
- Sunday, May 3rd – Basic Shotgun Training
- Saturday, Sept 5th – Basic Shotgun Training
Basic Rifle Dates:
- Saturday, May 2nd – Basic Rifle Training
- Sunday, Sept 6th – Basic Rifle Training
Range and Target Activity Days
Youth & units will experience learning and improving their skills during these full day offerings including: archery, BB shooting, .22 rifles, shotguns, black powder, and pistols.
Scouts BSA Range & Target Days:
- April 18, 2026: Camp Pigott
- April 19, 2026: Camp Pigott
- October 17, 2026: Camp Pigott
- October 18, 2026: Camp Pigott
Cost: $50
Cub Scout Range & Target Days:
Cub Scouts will focus on learning how range activities work and improving their skills during these full day offerings including: archery, BB shooting, and slingshots. *Webelos and Arrow of Light Cubs may also use air rifles.
- April 4, 2026: Camp Edward
- May 9, 2026: Camp Parsons
Cost: $30 Participant/$10 Non-Participant Tagalong /$10 Adult
*Please complete the forms listed below for this event.
Prerequisite Forms for Range and Target Activities Day:
Venturing Pistol Hold Harmless Agreement
BSA Medical Form A & B
Maps:
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 dbaeder@seattlebsa.org
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