NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about:
* pistol parts and operation
* ammunition
* gun safety
* pistol shooting fundamentals
* pistol shooting activities
The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.
Length of course: 8 hours. Additional time may be desirable in order for students to develop skills before moving on to the next lesson.
Lesson 1 - Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Lesson 2 - Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Lesson 3 - Firing the First Shots (Range)
Lesson 4 - Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Lesson 5 - Continued Opportunities for Skill Development