NRA Basic Pistol

The NRA Basic Pistol Course will familiarize you with the correct operation and maintenance of semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. We will teach you how to handle and shoot them safely. The course is perfect for the new handgun owner and serves as an introductory skills course. The core basics of pistol marksmanship are the lifelong building blocks for many other hunting or pistol shooting sports. The ultimate goal of the Basic Pistol course is to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Any person, of good character, who is not legally disqualified from possessing a handgun in the U.S. can attend this class. All persons less than 21 years of age may take this course with their parent or with a court appointed guardian.

• Essential gun safety rules
• Different types of pistols and which one is best for you
• The basics of ammunition
• The fundamentals of pistol shooting
• Different shooting positions
• The most common shooting errors
• Proper gun cleaning and maintenance
• How to maintain your skills