NRA Basic Pistol (Women Only)

The topics presented in the NRA Basic Pistol class 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. The NRA Basic Pistol curriculum is a comprehensive presentation of the basics and is great for brand new shooters as well as for experienced shooters who wish to build a stronger foundation of knowledge and skills.
The course is open to U.S. citizens age 18 and above. Students below age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please coordinate the attendance of students below the age of 21 with Critical Edge in advance of signing up for the class.
Progress through the course is not driven by a schedule. We will move through the curriculum as quickly or slowly as necessary to allow the students to learn the material. The training goal is to ensure that, by the end of the course, all the students have acquired the competence and confidence to safely handle a pistol on their own.
All live fire for the Basic Pistol course will be conducted on a one-on-one basis with an NRA certified instructor. We will start with a .22 caliber pistol and ammunition provided by Critical Edge. Those students who already have a pistol of their own, and would like to fire it, will have an opportunity to do so. But, they must bring their own ammunition and notify Critical Edge in advance.
To reserve a spot in a class please go to the following to make payment: https://criticaledge.us/make-a-payment/ The fee for the course is $85.00 for Duncannon Sportsmen’s members and $95.00 for non-members. To finalize registration, please also send an email to: carl.walker@criticaledge.us to provide the following information:
• Name as you want it to appear on your certificate;
• Mailing address;
• Phone number;
• Please indicate if you are a member of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association;
• The course title and the date(s) which you wish to attend;
* The type and caliber of any firearm you want to bring to class;
• A brief description of your previous experience with firearms; and
• Your interests with regard to firearms and any firearms or personal security goals you may have.

The NRA Basic Pistol, for women only, course will be held at the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association 256 Montebello Farm Rd., Duncannon, PA 17020 on November 9th and 10th. The classroom sessions for this course will be held on Monday the 9th in the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse. The live fire portion will be held on Tue the 10th at the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association pistol range. Class will begin at 10:00 AM both days and will probably conclude at about 6:00 PM both evenings. Progress through the course is not driven by a schedule. We will move through the curriculum as quickly or slowly as necessary to allow the students to learn the material. This course is limited to 6 people.