NRA Courses
Course Length
3 hours
Instructor
Clinton "Cleetus" Butler
Required Equipment
  • Pen and Paper
  • Hearing and Eye protection
  • Baseball cap
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Double-Action Revolver of your choice (rental is possible at additional cost)
  • 50 rounds of ammunition to suit your pistol
  • Bring snacks and drinks
The NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation is a hands-on introduction designed to provide a quick, personalized orientation to the safe handling and proper operation of one specific double-action revolver model. Emphasizing a “learning by doing” philosophy, this compact course offers a welcoming, low-pressure environment perfect for new firearm owners looking to become immediately comfortable with their own revolver.

Topics covered:

  • Safety & Handling: Basics of revolver safe handling, the absolute rules of gun safety, and secure firearm storage.
  • Knowing Your Pistol: Specific double-action revolver parts (including the cylinder release latch, swing-out cylinder, crane, and extractor rod), understanding both single-action and double-action trigger operation, and safe mechanical function.
  • Ammunition Fundamentals: Understanding the correct ammunition, caliber markings, and proper cartridge selection for your specific revolver.
  • Building Shooting Skills: The basic fundamentals of pistol shooting using the Benchrest position.
  • Maintenance & Selection: Detailed guide to safely opening, cleaning, and maintaining your specific double-action revolver, including proper carbon removal from the cylinder face and forcing cone.
  • Live-Fire Range Time: Practical shooting development and safe range procedures.

You will receive:

  • Official NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
  • NRA Gun Safety Rules Card
  • National NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
  • Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an official NRA FIRST Steps Orientation Certificate of Completion signed by your instructor.

NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM. Please bring your cased, unloaded double-action revolver, its owner’s manual, and 50 rounds of matching ammunition (leave ammo in your vehicle until range time).