- 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
- Semi-Automatic Pistol 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 pistol model. Emphasizing a “learning by doing” philosophy, this compact course offers a welcoming, low-pressure environment perfect for new gun owners looking to become immediately comfortable with their own firearm.
Topics covered:
- Safety & Handling: Basics of pistol safe handling and secure firearm storage.
- Knowing Your Pistol: Specific semi-automatic parts, how your exact model works, and safe mechanical operation.
- Ammunition Fundamentals: Understanding the correct ammunition for your specific semi-automatic pistol.
- Building Shooting Skills: The basic fundamentals of pistol shooting using the Benchrest position.
- Maintenance & Selection: Detailed guide to cleaning and maintaining your specific semi-automatic pistol.
- 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 semi-automatic pistol, its owner’s manual, and 50 rounds of matching ammunition (leave ammo in your vehicle until range time).