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NRA Basic Pistol

Duration: 8 hrs · Suggested price: $125.00

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is the NRA’s introductory handgun course, designed to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to own, handle, and shoot a pistol safely and competently. Classroom instruction is followed by supervised live-fire practice and a nationally standardized shooting qualification on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Many students use this course as a foundation before pursuing personal-protection or concealed-carry training, and in some states it can satisfy part of a CCW permit’s training requirement -- check with your county, city, or state to confirm.

What you'll learn

Gun safety and handling

  • NRA's three fundamental rules of gun safety
  • Safe handling, carrying, and storage of a pistol
  • Revolver and semi-automatic pistol operation and parts

Ammunition and equipment

  • Ammunition components, types, and selection
  • Choosing a pistol and basic maintenance/cleaning

Shooting fundamentals

  • Grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control
  • Range commands and range safety rules

Range qualification

  • Supervised live-fire practice with an NRA Certified Instructor
  • Nationally standardized NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification course of fire
  • Written examination and course completion certificate

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