Basics of Pistol Shooting - BL

Description

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is designed for all individuals, regardless of prior shooting experience or NRA affiliation. This course option consists of two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” that is completed online at your own pace, and a hands-on practical segment conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an instructor.

More Details:

Blended Training: The blended training format offers students the flexibility to complete a substantial portion of the course in an eLearning environment before attending the classroom and range session with an NRA Certified Instructor. Upon registering for the blended course, participants will create a unique username and password. The instructor will provide a Course Control Code and instructions for completing the self-study portion of the course prior to the class date.

Topics Covered

Exercise 1: Firearm and Range Safety
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
1. The three NRA rules for safe gun-handling.
2. State range rules.
3. Identify range commands.

Exercise 2: Fundamentals
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
1. Determine your dominant eye.
2. Assume a proper two-handed grip.
3. Demonstrate the five fundamentals of pistol shooting: aiming, breath control, hold control, trigger control, and follow through.

Exercise 3: Loading, Cocking, De-cocking, Unloading, and Pistol Maintenance
Setting: Classroom and/or Range
Learning Objectives:
A. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a single-action revolver.
B. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a double-action revolver.
C. Load, cock, de-cock, and unload a semi-automatic pistol.
D. Review how to safely clean a pistol.

Exercise 4: Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualification
Setting: Range
Learning Objectives:
A. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the benchrest position, and shoot from the benchrest position.
B. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the Isosceles position, and shoot from the Isosceles position.

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. 

Expectations and Outcomes

Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.

Types

Basic, NRA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Requirements

Prerequisite: NONE

Students who own firearms may bring their weapon along with at least 50 rounds of ammunition; however, no live ammunition is permitted in the classroom.