Price:

$100.00

$25.00 for those under 18 (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Class Times: 

Minimum 8 hours (not including lunch or breaks)

Class begins at 8:00 am, please arrive by 7:45 am to fill out necessary paperwork.  Class will run until approximately 6:00 pm although depending on class size and ability of students class could run until 7:00 pm or later.

Course Description:

The NRA Basic Pistol Course 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. Students will receive the 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, and course completion certificate.

Student Equipment List:

Students should bring a picture ID if applicable, a pen or pencil, drinks, snacks, and a lunch.  All other materials and equipment including firearms and ammunition are included in the price and will be provided.  Please be aware that our shooting range is outdoors and we will shoot in any weather.  Please dress appropriately for weather.

Q.

I've been around firearms all my life.  Why should I take a Basic Pistol course?

A.

A NRA Basic Pistol course is where most people begin in order to continue on to the Personal Protection courses.  In addition, the Basic Pistol course can give you insight into the fundamentals of shooting that you may not have gotten from other sources of firearms training.

Q.

How old do you have to be to take the Basic Pistol course?

A.

The NRA does not have a specific age requirement for the Basic Pistol course, however, each student must be able to perform the exercises involved in the class safely and properly.  A parent or guardian must be present for any instruction of a minor.

Q.

Do I need to bring my own firearms or ammunition?

A.

No.  We are happy to provide any firearms and ammunition needed for this class.  If you'd prefer to use your own .22LR caliber firearm, we will provide .22LR caliber ammunition.  If you prefer to use a different caliber firearm, you will be responsible for providing your own ammunition.  There is no discount for using your own firearm or ammunition in this course.  Personal firearms will be subject to inspection by one of our instructors prior to it's use in the class.

Q.

What are the class times?

A.

This class runs from 8am until around 6pm.  We will break about once every hour and for about an hour for lunch.