The Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress contributes to our community in many ways. One of the most important areas is in the area of safety education. We make available a variety of courses to both members and nonmembers alike, using certified instructors and training counselors.

	2023
	December	---------	Date
	NRA Basic Pistol/Personal Protection Class		3, 4, 5, 11
	CPL/Personal Protection Class		4, 5, 11
	CCW/CPL Refresher Course	Tuesday	12
	2024
	January	---------	Date
	NRA Youth Basic Pistol Class Six-week course held Friday evenings, 6 - 8 p.m. Open to the Public		Jan. 5 through Feb. 9, 2024
	NRA Basic Pistol/Personal Protection Class		7, 8, 9, 15
	CPL/Personal Protection Class		8, 9, 15
	CCW/CPL Refresher Course	Tuesday	16
	Basic Archery Class	Saturdays	13, 20, 27
	February	---------	Date
	NRA Basic Pistol/Personal Protection Class		4, 5, 6, 12
	CPL/Personal Protection Class		5, 6, 12
	CCW/CPL Refresher Course	Tuesday	13
	Basic Archery Class	Saturdays	3, 10, 17, 24
	March	---------	Date
	CCW/CPL Refresher Course	Tuesday	12
	Basic Archery Class	Saturdays	2, 9, 16
	April	---------	Date
	DNR Hunters Education Spring Class Registration opens: Monday March 4 and runs until class is full.	Saturday Sunday	13, 14
	Service Rifle Clinic & Match	Friday Saturday	26, 27

Courses that are offered at the DSC:
Archery Instructor Certifications (IBPA)
Basic Rifle
Basic Pistol
Basic Shotgun
Basic AR-15 Rifle
Home Firearm Safety
Hunter Safety Education and Certification
Instructor Training for DNR Classes and also for the various NRA and MCRGO Certifications
Muzzleloader Training for rifle, pistol or shotgun
CPL Classes (Beginner, With Handgun Experience already, Refresher for Renewals)
Range Safety Officer Training and Certification
Refuse To Be A Victim
Reloading Training for metallic cartridges
Reloading Training for shotgun shells

DSC’s provides courses “as needed”. The most popular courses are taught on a regular schedule while others are offered on an annual basis.

DSC’s Education Committee also coordinates our Club’s Junior Training Activities. Friday evenings the club offers a Junior Rifle and a Junior Pistol program. Juniors take part in the NRA training and certification, winning awards, patches and medals for each skill level attained. “Postal” and “Shoulder to shoulder” matches teach marksmanship, concentration, patience and above all safety. Other Junior programs are being planned for the future.