Overview
This course follows the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting curriculum: a foundation in safe handling and shooting fundamentals that applies whether you've never held a handgun or you've been shooting for years and want to tighten up your technique.
We cover the material in the classroom first, then move to live fire on the range, finishing with a nationally standardized shooting qualification. Live fire happens outdoors rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
What you'll learn
- The NRA's rules for safe gun handling
- How revolvers and semi-automatic pistols operate
- Ammunition knowledge and selection
- Pistol selection and storage
- Shooting fundamentals: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
- Pistol inspection and maintenance
- Range safety and procedure
- Live-fire qualification
What to bring
- The attitude to learn, the ability to remain patient, and the willingness to follow instructions. Everything else is taught during the course.
- Eye and ear protection, minimum for any live-fire session
- Your own pistol if you have one; a limited number of loaner pistols and equipment are available (loaner ammunition not included)
- 100 rounds of ammunition if you have your own pistol; a minimum of 50 rounds is recommended for a full day of live fire (loaner ammunition not included and at additional cost)
What's included
- NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
- NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
- NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
- NRA course completion certificate