NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting 5/10/25

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting 5/10/25

$75.00

Class: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting.
Duration: 8 hours.
Type: Mixed classroom and range.
Prerequisites: None.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is designed to develop the basic skills of safely handling, shooting, performing maintenance and selecting a firearm. This class is also a prerequisite for instructor candidate students for the NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course.

Please be sure to also complete the NRA Sign-up here: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=873110

Please see the detailed description below.

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Description

Duration: 8 hours
Time: 9am to 5:30pm
Location: Range 360, 14141 State Hwy DD, Miller, MO 65707
Type: Mixed classroom and range.
Prerequisites: None.
Registration closes: 5/10/2025

NRA Sign-up link: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=873110

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)
  • 200 rounds of ammunition to suit your pistol
  • Bring snacks and drinks

 

Topics covered:

  • Safety
    • Basic Pistol Safe Handling
    • Safe Firearm Storage
  • Knowing Your Pistol
    • Pistol Parts & How They Work
      • Semi-Automatic Pistol Parts and How They Work
      • Operating Double-Action and Single-Action Semi-Automatics
      • Revolver Parts and How They Work
      • Operating Double-Action and Single-Action Revolvers
    • Ammunition Fundamentals
      • Popular Pistol Cartridges
  • Building Pistol Shooting Skills
    • Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
      • Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Positions
        • The Benchrest Position
        • Standing Pistol Positions
        • The One-Handed Shooting Position
    • Common Pistol Shooting Errors
    • Clearing Common Pistol Stoppages
  • Pistol Maintenance, Selection and Use
    • Selecting Pistols, Ammunition and Accessories
    • Cleaning and Maintaining Your Pistol
    • Pistol Shooting Activities and Skill Development

 

You will receive:

  • NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Packet:
    • NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting (book)
    • NRA Gun Safety Rules Card
    • NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet
  • Upon successful completion, you will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion issued by the NRA and signed by your instructor.

 

NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM.

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