Basics of Pistol Shooting - BL
Basic - This course is designed for beginner shooters
Duration: 2 hours online training with 5 hours classroom - plus range
$185.00
Fee
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Description
A beginner shooter, having completed at least one formal training session, knows the safe handling of firearms and can accurately discharge single shots and controlled pairs from the ready position with confidence. New shooters are welcome and encouraged to participate in this course, although it may present challenges.
More Details:
The Blended training format provides students with the flexibility to complete a significant portion of the course via eLearning before participating in the in-person classroom and range sessions conducted by an NRA Certified Instructor. This program consists of two parts: a self-paced online "eLearning module" and an in-person, practical session in a classroom and shooting range, supervised by an instructor.
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.
C. Shoot the course qualification.
Expectations and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this training, students will be awarded a Basics of Pistol Shooting certification featuring the NRA logo. This certification enables the application for most state CCW permits and the Maryland HQL for residents of Maryland.
Types
Basic, NRA Courses
Documentation Requirements
Requirements
Prerequisite: NONE
If owned student can bring their firearm and at least 50 rounds of ammo. No live ammo in the classroom.