NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous pistol shooting experience.
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
- Shooting Range Safety
- Live-fire training
- A nationally standardized shooting qualification with an NRA Certified Instructor
Students Will Receive
- NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook
- Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
- Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Completion Certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor
NRA membership is not required for this course.
Required Gear
– Valid form of government issued Photo ID
– Firearm*
– 50 rounds of ammunition* (ammunition can be purchased from any local gun shop or sporting goods retailer)
– Electronic ear protection and eye protection*
– Weather appropriate attire (closed-toed shoes, no low cut shirts)
– Sunscreen (weather dependent)
– Hat with visor
– Notepad
– Pen
– Snacks and drinks
*Rental equipment (firearm/ammunition/protection) is available with advanced notice.
If you do not currently own a handgun, we have handgun rentals that include ammunition as an option that you can select when signing up for this course. We recommend that if you do not own a handgun then take the course using one of our rentals. This will assist new shooters in learning what they need and want out of a firearm before they make a purchase.
All firearms brought to this course must be unloaded and in a case or holster upon arrival. All firearms will remain in their case or holster until specifically directed to be taken out under the guidance of a DFI instructor.
