NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Blended eLearning

Basic - New Gun Owner/Beginner Shooters Course

Duration: 2 hours online training with 5 hours classroom - plus range

$225.00

Fee

Instructor Bio

	Date	Location	Class Size	Class Time	Instructor	Availability

There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.

Description

Short Description:

This course option consists of two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” that is completed online at your own pace, and a hands-on practical segment conducted in a classroom and shooting range with the instructor.
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The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is designed for:

New and Inexperienced Shooters

Individuals who have little to no experience with handguns.

People who want to learn how to safely handle, load, unload, shoot, and store a pistol.

Those seeking a structured, fundamentals-based course.

Concealed Carry Applicants

In many states, it meets the training requirement for obtaining a concealed handgun permit (CHP/CCW).

Returning Shooters

Individuals who have not handled a pistol in a long time and want a refresher on safety and marksmanship fundamentals.

Personal or Professional Development

People interested in firearms for self-defense, recreational shooting, or as a stepping stone to advanced training.

Topics Covered

Exercise 1: Firearm and Range Safety
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
1. The three NRA rules for safe gun-handling.
2. State range rules.
3. Identify range commands.

Exercise 2: Fundamentals
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
1. Determine your dominant eye.
2. Assume a proper two-handed grip.
3. Demonstrate the five fundamentals of pistol shooting: aiming, breath control, hold control, trigger control, and follow through.

Exercise 3: Loading, Cocking, De-cocking, Unloading, and Pistol Maintenance
Setting: Classroom and/or Range
Learning Objectives:
A. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a single-action revolver.
B. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a double-action revolver.
C. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a semi-automatic pistol.
D. Review how to safely clean a pistol.

Exercise 4: Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualification
Setting: Range
Learning Objectives:
A. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the benchrest position, and shoot from the benchrest position.
B. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the Isosceles position, and shoot from the Isosceles position.

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

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

Types

Basic, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

None

Requirements

Prerequisite: NONE