- Course Length
- 8 hours
- Instructor
- Clinton "Cleetus" Butler
- Required Equipment
- Pen and Paper
- Hearing and Eye protection
- Baseball cap
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Closed-toed shoes
- Pistol of your choice (rental is possible at additional cost)
- 100-200 rounds of ammunition to suit your pistol
- Bring snacks and drinks
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a hands-on introduction designed to build the basic knowledge, skills, and safe habits necessary for owning and operating a handgun. Emphasizing a “learning by doing” philosophy, this course provides a welcoming, low-pressure environment for individuals of all experience levels.
Topics covered:
- Essential Firearm Safety: The core rules for safe gun handling, storage, and home security.
- Pistol Mechanics: Understanding how revolvers and semi-automatic pistols operate, their components, and how to safely load and unload them.
- Shooting Fundamentals: Step-by-step guidance on proper stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.
- Live-Fire Range Session: Putting your skills to the test with structured range drills and completing a standardized shooting qualification under close instructor supervision.
- Maintenance & Next Steps: How to properly clean your pistol and continue developing your marksmanship skills.
You will receive:
- Official NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
- National NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- NRA Gun Safety Rules Card
- Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an official NRA Course Completion Certificate signed by your instructor
NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM. Please bring your cased, unloaded semi-automatic pistol, its owner’s manual, and 100-200 rounds of matching ammunition (leave ammo in your vehicle until range time).