NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led
Basic - Builds full foundational pistol knowledge, including operation, marksmanship, and safe gun handling — required before any defensive training.
Duration: 8 hours classroom and Range Time
Environment: In Person
$250.00
Fee
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Description
Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and operating a pistol safely. You will learn NRA's rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position and two handed standing position; cleaning the pistol and contiued opportunities for skill development.
Topics Covered
Course topics include: 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. 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 bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Types
Basic, NRA Courses
Requirements
If own, student can bring their firearm. No live ammo in the classroom.