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NRA Basic Pistol - Instructor Led

Basic - The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.

Duration: 6 Hours Classroom, 2 Hours Range Time

$75.00

Fee

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There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.

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Description

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in two ways.

The Instructor Led Only takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction.

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor.

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Topics Covered

gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety

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Expectations and Outcomes

Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.  Completion of this course also qualifies for the first 8 hours of training for Illinois CCW training.

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Types

Basic, NRA Courses

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Documentation Requirements

Please email a copy of your FOID card.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

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Requirements

Any modern pistol with 50 rounds of ammunition with a strong side holster.  Students must have hearing and eye protection.