NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

Cost: $150.00 + $35 range fee to the range

This is the nationally certified NRA class that teaches students to operate and shoot any rim fire or center fire pistol, ammunition knowledge, selecting the right pistol to purchase, care and maintenance, and proper storage. Passing this class and instructor level shooting qualification satisfies the NRA pre-requirement of passing this training before being admitted to the NRA Basic Instructor Training and Pistol Instructor Course to be certified as an NRA Pistol Instructor.

Learn to operate all revolvers and semi-automatics, gun safety training, ammunition training, fundamentals of shooting, storage practices, and practical shooting drills and qualification levels.

You can shoot any caliber pistol between .22LR and a .45 ACP. Rental guns will be available, and you will shoot approximately 150 rounds in shooting exercises.  Ammunition can be purchased at the range, or you can bring factory loaded ammunition for your pistol. This is the same class taught nationwide as an NRA certified training class and students are awarded a nationally recognized NRA Certificate for successfully completing the class.  NRA Pistol Instructor candidates must take this class in person, or they may take and pass the blended learning online training through the NRA website, and then spend three to four hours of range training with an NRA Pistol Instructor to complete the pre-qualification to participate in the NRA Pistol Instructor Course.

Registration details

You should register at least 5 days in advance of class.  If less than three people pre-register the class will be cancelled, and full deposits refunded.  Last minute registrations taken if four people have pre-registered and we have any extra NRA required training materials.

We only consider minors under 18 for training if a parent or guardian takes the training with them.

A deposit of $75 is required when registering.  You will be invoiced for the balance due that can be paid by credit card once we have four registrations.  If you cancel attending more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled start time of a class you’ve registered for there will be a $50 cancellation fee deducted from your refund to cover our advance administrative costs.  Cancellations within 48 hours of a class are subject to a $75 cancellation fee.  If you do not cancel or show up for your class, you forfeit your pre-payment.

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