The primary focus of NRA’s Basic Pistol course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to safely handle and fire a pistol. The topics presented form the core knowledge and skills used in all pistol shooting activities, from informal recreational shooting through hunting, competition and self-defense. Safety is foundational to the entire course. Included are segments on gun handling, shooting positions, pistol shooting activities, pistol types, ammunition, and selection of pistols, ammunition and accessories.
CORE FIREARM SAFETY
The Basic Pistol class includes instruction about firearm safety and storage, pistol types, their mechanisms and operation, pistol ammunition fundamentals, pistol maintenance and cleaning as well as the building of pistol shooting skills, avoidance of common errors and clearing stoppages. Each student will have an opportunity to practice live fire under the guidance of an NRA certified instructor.
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