NRA Basic Pistol Class

Description

A pistol, or handgun, is a firearm designed to be fired while being held in one hand. While such firearms are small and compact, they can be the hardest to learn.

The Basic Pistol course can be as short as eight hours. In it students will get the NRA’s The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, the various types of pistols, the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship, various pistol firing positions, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of pistol sports and activities.

Course Goal

“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and using a pistol safely.”
—NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Lesson Plans

Lessons

1. Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
2. Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
3. Firing the First Shots (includes cleaning and storage)
4. Two-handed and One-handed Standing Shooting Positions
5. Pistol Sports and Activities

Prerequisites

The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.

Course Completion

Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.

Participants successfully completing the course will meet the requirements for the State of Mississippi Enhanced Conceal Carry permit endorsement.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Pistol 3 ammo carriers
• Holster & sturdy belt
• Eye & Ear protection
• 100 rounds of ammo
• Conceal Carry Permit (if already possess one)
• Cap/Hat Sneakers/Hiking boots
• NO flip flops or sandals
• SACK LUNCH / SNACKS / WATER / LAWN CHAIRS

Certified NRA Instructors:

Nicky, Dede, & Jess Carter

Our classes are limited to 12 so we may provide them with quality instruction and one on one time.