NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Instructor Led Only

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is a comprehensive program designed to teach responsible and safe handgun ownership and use, covering essential topics like gun safety rules, ammunition basics, and shooting fundamentals. It is available in a two-part blended format (online and in-person) or an instructor-led only format, which includes a hands-on range portion with live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification. Key course topics include learning and demonstrating the four universal gun safety rules; understanding the different types of pistols (revolvers and semi-automatic), their parts, and how to load, unload, and clear them; knowledge of ammunition types, how to select the correct ammunition, and how to safely handle and store it; shooting fundamentals such as proper stance, grip, sight alignment, aiming, trigger control, and breath control; how to clean, inspect, and maintain a pistol; and practicing marksmanship skills and completing a live-fire qualificati