Just how much time do you think one should spend in class? I am an upaid volunteer. If it was not for US volunteers many many hunters out there would not be able to hunt!

I expose the student is all I do ~ teach the 4 rules of Hunter Safety the best I can, Expose the student to proper gun handling, shooting postions, how to match a cartidge or shotshell to a weapon and the rudimentry how to sight, and then fire in the common 5 different actions one may find. I try to pass on some guidelines to hunt, tree stand safety and a bit of tracking with compass skills. All that in 10to 12 hours of their time. I have a very small window and then it is up to the student and a mentor if they have one. Most do.

One DOES need a Hunter Safety Certificate to purchase a Hunting License if born after a certain date per your states laws. All States have this law.
HOWEVE ~
ONE DOES NOT NEED a Hunter Safety Certificate to purchase a WEAPON or PURCHASE AMMUNITION.

So I find that crazy.
JW