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​NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course: 


Course Duration / Information:
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.  This course has two delivery options, Instructor-Led and Blended eLearning with an Instructor-Led portion.  The traditional instructor-led course is conducted by a certified NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The blended option is composed of both an “eLearning module” which is completed online at your own pace and a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.

Instructor Led Only Training:

  • The Instructor Led takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day or over several days with shorter blocks of instruction.  Students complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor.
  • Students receive an 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.

 
Blended Training:  

  • The Blended training format provides students the flexibility to complete a significant portion of the course in an eLearning environment, prior to arriving for the classroom and range session with an NRA Certified Instructor.
  • When registering for the blended course, you’ll be prompted to create a unique username and password. The instructor will provide you with a Course Control Code and directions to complete the self-study portion of the course prior to class date. 
  • Students complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. 
  • Students receive an 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.


Course Curriculum and Requirements:
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.

FIND A COURSE: https://www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx
         This opens the Course Listing page where you will select the Basics of Pistol Shooting-Instructor Led and scroll to the bottom of the page to enter details that refine the search criteria to generate a list of available courses. After selecting a course you will enter your information in the registration fields. The course Instructor will contact you shortly thereafter.                                                                                                


Cost per Student:

  • $100.00​

NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE

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