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