NRA Basic Pistol Class
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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.
Participants successfully completing the course will meet the requirements for the State of Mississippi Enhanced Conceal Carry permit endorsement.
Class hours are: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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
- Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
- Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Firing the First Shots (includes cleaning and storage)
- Grip and Shooting Positions
- Pistol Sports and Activities
Prerequisites
The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.
Cost: $75 + fees/taxes
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
- Cap/Hat
- Sneakers/Hiking boots (NO flip flops or sandals)
- Conceal Carry Permit (if already possess one)
- SACK LUNCH / SNACKS / WATER / LAWN CHAIR
