NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class - APR 27, 2024

NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course

DESCRIPTION: This course teaches beginning reloaders - or those interested in reloading - the basic Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges. This full-day class is not a live-fire course; no shooting is involved and no firearms are permitted in the classroom for reloading classes. Do not bring any firearms or ammunition. Each student is taught reloading safety; centerfire cartridge components; using the reloading manual and reloading data; equipment; and the metallic cartridge reloading process. Students receive the NRA Guide to Reloading handbook, the Basic Reloading Student Exam, a course completion certificate, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure.

AIM-COMM, the Alaska Interior Marksmanship Committee, a non-profit 501(C)(3) corporation, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range (HEDR), in Fairbanks, Alaska, work cooperatively to host and conduct NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Classes for the public. AIM-COMM’s purpose is to foster the development of marksmanship, the safe and ethical use of firearms and to support and promote use of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range, in Fairbanks, Alaska.   

WHO MAY ATTEND: Safe and responsible individuals, ages 16 and older who possess basic knowledge of common firearms and ammunition. If you are not legally able to possess a firearm or ammunition, do not register for this course. Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who also registers for the course (make sure there are enough spaces open in the class before registering, to accommodate this requirement) OR must have express written consent to attend, signed by a parent or legal guardian. Space is limited. Pregnant or nursing women should consult with a physician in regards to handling ammunition components before registering for this course.

INSTRUCTOR(S): This class is taught by NRA certified Reloading Instructor Glenn Miller.

FEE: $150 (For youth (ages 16-17), active duty military (with valid ID) and seniors, ages 60 and older, $135.) paid in full at time of registration. *

DATE & TIMES: This full-day class is scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. **

LUNCH / SNACKS: A 30-minute midday lunch break will be provided. You may bring your lunch or plan for lunch off site (as long as you have enough time to be back in the classroom at break's end). You are encouraged to bring personal snacks and beverages for consumption during the short breaks which will be provided throughout the day. Eating or drinking while working with the reloading components is not permitted. There are water fountains and a vending machine (with snacks and beverages) on site.

WHAT TO BRING: All equipment and materials needed for this class are provided. (Do not bring any firearms, ammunition, or ammunition components.) Students should bring their own personal items, including face mask, protective eye wear, writing utensil(s) and notepad for note taking. Students may bring their own loading manuals if they wish but we will be referencing a common manual (provided for class use) during the course.

LOCATION: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range, 1501 College Road, Fairbanks, Alaska. (Just west of Danby Street, south of Creamer's Field/Refuge.)

QUESTIONS: Contact the instructor by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Glenn Miller at 907-347-1396.

* Registration fee is non-refundable if you cancel or do not show. If we cancel our class for any reason, including weather, and you are not able to reschedule, we will refund your fee. Refunds will be provided, on a case-by-case basis, for documented COVID diagnosis.

** If the class date you prefer is showing full in online registration and other class dates are not posted or available on the registration page, please contact us. We may be able to make other arrangements to accommodate you or put you on a waiting list. Likewise, if you have a group interested in this training course, let us know as we may be able to arrange for a class for your group.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

PayPal is used for this online registration payment. You do not need to establish a PayPal account to pay via this method; you can choose the option to just pay with a credit/debit card without creating/using a PayPal account.We do not collect your credit card information on this site. Once you complete payment on the PayPal page, you should be returned to the AIMCOMM.ORG website.

Once your registration has been received you will be contacted by email for confirmation and to provide you more information about the event, so it is very important you provide a working email address that you can check on a regular basis. (We recommend you add the aimcomm.org domain to your safe senders list so the email doesn't end up in your junk/spam folder!)

If you have problems signing up for this event online, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..