NRA BASIC COURSES

Since 1871, one of NRA's major objectives has been to provide basic training in the safe and proper use of firearms. Today, NRA Certified Instructors throughout the United States continue this fine tradition of public service by conducting NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses. Point Blank's Instructor's offer courses in the following disciplines:

What will you learn in an NRA basic course?
Using the NRA training method of Total Participant Involvement, basic courses provide hands on learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Safe firearm handling
• Firearm parts and operation
• Ammunition and its function
• Shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range
• How to select, clean and store a firearm
• Review of various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills
• Attractive certificates are awarded to participants who successfully complete each basic course.

NRA's FIRST STEPS Programs

FIRST (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility and Safety Training) STEPS is the latest addition to the NRA's training programs for new shooters. It provides hands-on orientation to one specific rifle, pistol or shotgun model in as little as three hours, including a one-hour shooting session on a range.

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Details: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.  This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.

Cost: 125$