I can't call it a class as I have never really been certified, but I've got a few people who have reloading equipment but just don't seem to know how to set it all up and get going. They have asked me on many occasions too teach them.
As a result Ive found a place to hold the sessions and put together enough equipment to make two benches with presses and case prep and powder measures.
I call the sessions Reloading 101, my intent is show Just the basics, the set up, case prep and basic loading of rifle and pistol. I am trying to limit attendees to 10 or 12 (so each person can have “hands on"). If all goes well hold another in March.
I guess my question to those that have been involved in a project like this is what are the pitfalls. I have precautions and safety as the first session along with equipment selection and setup. Day two will get into brass preparation, cleaning measuring and such. Day 3 will be rifle reloading with their hands on time, (small classes) of course under observation, and the final day, day 4, pistol loading. Single stage for most everything but I will bring out the progressive for day four. Most of the people that I've talked to have single stage equipment or access to single stage equipment.
It is an unfortunate set of circumstances that make it necessary to hold short 2 hour evening sessions rather than two 8 hour sessions.
I have a waver for each attendee to sign so to appease the legal side of things. Thoes attending that are under 18 will have to have a parent/guardian with them the first session at least and to sign the waiver.
Have I missed anything?
Suggestions are welcomed.
I just asked to not be “flamed".
I have already had a enough discouragement from people who have never and will never reload. (By the way I have been reloading and casting rifle and pistol for over 42 years not that it makes me an authority but just experienced.)