NRA Basic Pistol

Description

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students 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 positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.

Topics Covered

• Safe gun handling
• Pistol parts and operation
• Ammunition
• Shooting fundamentals
• Range rules
• Shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions
• Cleaning the pistol
• Continued opportunities for skill development

Expectations and Outcomes

• Students will receive:
  • NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
  • NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
  • Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
  • Take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
  • Course completion certificate upon successful completion of the lessons and demonstration of firing a qualifying shot group.
• Students will learn the basic knowledge, demonstrate the basic skills and reflect the proper attitude for safely owning and operating a pistol safely.

Types

Basic

Documentation Requirements

U.S./State Government issued ID required to verifiy ID/Age.

Requirements

• Equipment:
  • Bring your own pistol/revolver. Semi-Automatic Pistol or Revolver (carry case) No holster required (If you do not have one, pistols/revolvers will be available on site)
  • Carrying Case for your Pistol/Revolver
  • Magazine(s) (serviceable) for your pistol
  • Speedloader/Loading strip for your revolver
  • Hearing Protection (electronic hearing protection highly recommended), Eye Protection
  • Suitable range clothing for the weather
• Ammunition:
  • 200 rounds factory ammunition (NO RELOADS) (Ammunition will be available for purchase at Ed’s Gun Shop)