Once again Rhode Island Wing is pleased to announce a Cadet Firearms Training Day on Saturday, Apr 4, at the Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC). SSC is supplying the club house, indoor range, .22 target rifles and personnel for this event.

Please download all 3 attached documents. The letter provides all of the details for this event. Key highlights are below. Copies of the documents are in RIW Teams | General | CadetFirearms.

To apply for this activity, print the attached forms (CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release) and have them signed by your parents and squadron commander. Deliver the completed/signed forms (CAP 60-81and SSC Release) to LtCol Bell. Completed forms may be emailed to jbell@riwg.cap.gov or hand carried to Wing Hq or West Bay squadron. Slots will be filled on a first come, first registered basis with the deadline for completed paperwork of Mar 27 2026. Commanders will be notified weekly of approved applications.

Event: Cadet Firearms Training Day

Director: Lt Col James Bell, CAP; jbell@riwg.cap.gov, 401-632-1722

Date: Apr 4, 2026 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC), 14 Walter Carey Rd, Smithfield, RI

Cost: $6 (optional: certificates and medals, see below and $20 for lunch) payable on day of event.

Uniform: Cadets Field Uniform; Seniors Field Uniform / Polo Shirt

Required Forms: CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release

Application Deadline: Mar 27, (all paperwork signed and turned in)