BURLINGAME FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Junior Safety Course — Teaching Respect, Not Recklessness: A Burlingame program that turns curiosity into competence
A four-hour, instructor‑led program that teaches youth firearm safety and marksmanship under NRA‑certified coaches; this guide lays out what to expect, who fits, and what to bring.
Junior Safety Course — Teaching Respect, Not Recklessness: A Burlingame program that turns curiosity into competence.
In Burlingame, the Junior Safety Course funnels youthful curiosity into structured training: four focused hours where NRA‑certified instructors teach basic rifle safety, supervised marksmanship practice, and introduce competitive shooting as a reward for demonstrated skill and responsibility.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
NRA‑Certified Coaching
All instruction and coaching comes from NRA‑certified instructors and coaches who emphasize safety, proper handling, and progressive skill development.
Skill Building & Awards
Participants progress through structured training, earn awards as their proficiency grows, and are given opportunities to compete against peers as part of the program.
A Safety‑First Environment
The course is designed to promote a healthy respect for firearms and to teach rigorous safety procedures in a supervised, educational setting.
What the day feels like
What the Four Hours Feel Like
The session unfolds as a compact curriculum: orientation and safety briefing transitions into instruction from NRA‑certified staff, guided range time where coaches correct technique, and staged competitions and award moments that reinforce discipline and responsible handling.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs four hours.
Bring any required signed release and parental consent forms and any personal items specified by the operator; the NRA book The Basics of Rifle Shooting is required reading for the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course (copies are available for purchase).
Course cost is $169.00; ammunition is available from the operator at $8.00 per 50‑round box. The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting book is available for $20.00.
All participants or guardians must sign a release of liability and provide basic medical emergency information and authorization for treatment; minors must have documented parental consent.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Junior Safety Course?
The course is four hours long.
What ages are eligible to participate?
Any person from approximately age 10 to age 17 is eligible; exceptions below age 10 depend on the child’s maturity and are at instructors’ discretion.
Is parental consent required?
Yes — minors MUST have documented parental consent and participants or their guardians must sign a release of liability and provide medical emergency information and authorization for treatment.
Do participants need to complete any course before shooting?
Members must successfully complete the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course taught by the instructors before they will be allowed to shoot.
What does the course cost and are there extra charges?
Course costs $169.00. Ammunition is available at $8.00 per 50‑round box, and the required NRA book The Basics of Rifle Shooting can be purchased for $20.00.
Is horseplay allowed during the program?
No — due to safety concerns, horseplay is strictly prohibited.