Basics of Pistol Shooting - IL
Basic - This course is designed for beginner shooters
Duration: 8 hours classroom plus range time
$185.00
Fee
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Description
A beginner shooter, having completed at least one formal training session, knows the safe handling of firearms and can accurately discharge single shots and controlled pairs from the ready position with confidence. New shooters are welcome and encouraged to participate in this course, although it may present challenges.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course equips students with the vital knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe handling and operation of a pistol. Throughout the course, participants will learn about pistol parts and mechanics, ammunition varieties, gun safety rules, basic shooting techniques, and a range of shooting exercises. Moreover, this course lays the groundwork for other NRA pistol training programs.
Topics Covered
Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Learning Objectives:
1. State the course goal and any special requirements for the five lessons.
2. Identify the principal parts of a pistol and the types of pistol actions, and
demonstrate how they function.
3. State, explain and apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling.
4. Demonstrate how to handle a pistol in a safe manner.
Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Learning Objectives:
5. Identify the different components of a pistol cartridge.
6. Explain the firing sequence of a cartridge.
7. Explain how to properly identify and store ammunition.
8. State the major types of cartridge malfunctions and how to react to them.
9. Explain the fundamentals of pistol shooting.
Lesson III: Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualifications
Learning Objectives:
10. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the benchrest position, and shoot from the benchrest position.
11. Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the Isosceles position, and shoot from the Isosceles position
12. Shoot the course qualification.
Lesson IV: Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Learning Objectives:
13. Properly score a pistol target.
14. Explain the basic guidelines for selecting and purchasing a pistol.
15. Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol.
16. Demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol.
Lesson V: Continued Opportunities for Skill Development and Concealed Carry Considerations
Learning Objectives:
17. Identify several ways to pursue pistol shooting activities after the course.
18. Successfully complete the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course written
examination.
Expectations and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this training, students will be awarded a Basics of Pistol Shooting certification featuring the NRA logo. This certification enables the application for most state CCW permits and the Maryland HQL for residents of Maryland.
Types
Basic, NRA Courses
Requirements
Prerequisite: NONE
If owned students can bring their firearm and at least 50 rounds of ammo. No live ammo in the classroom.