NRA Basics of Pistol is intended for all individuals requiring moving on to an NRA Instructor role in the future. There is no prerequisite for this course. Regardless of previous shooting experience.

Course Objective:

To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Length of Course:

4 Hours Classroom Course and 4 Hours Range Qualification (Required by NRA guidelines) Additional time may be desirable for student to qualify for Level 4 Range Quals.

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Course Lessons:

• Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge      and Safe Gun Handling
• Lesson II: Ammunition      Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
• Lesson III: Firing the      First Shots
• Lesson IV: Two-Handed and      One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions
• Lesson V: Pistol Sports      and Activities

Equipment requirements:

• Semi-automatic pistol or      revolver
• 3 magazines for      semi-automatic pistol or 3 speed loaders for a revolver
• Holster and magazines for      semi-automatic pistol or holster and speed loaders for revolver
• 100 rounds of factory      ammunition
• Ear protection, eye      protection
• Comfortable clothing      including tennis shoes or hiking boots,
• Lunch, Snacks and Water.      (There will be limited time for lunch
• Upon completion of this      course and 90% on written exam and successful completion of range      qualification you will receive an NRA certified Diploma
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• Classroom Evolution - 4 Hours
• Range Evolution - 4 Hours

         Course Fee: $150.00

         Classroom Evolution and Range Evolution - Practical Pistol Bay D