Firearms Training we Offer
We offer many training courses!
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation
a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type.
Students will learn:
- NRA rules for safe gun handling
- Particular pistol model parts and operation
- Ammunition
- Shooting fundamentals
- Cleaning the pistol
- Skill development
Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
NRA Basic Pistol
This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
Students learn:
- NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
- Pistol parts and operation
- Ammunition; shooting fundamentals
- Range rules
- Shooting from the bench/rest position
- Two handed standing positions
- Cleaning the pistol
- Skill development
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm) to maximize what can be learned from this course. Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following:
- NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate
- NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate
- NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card
- Military DD 214 with pistol qualification
- Passing the Pre-Course Assessment
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition.
Students will learn:
- Basic defensive shooting skills
- Strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation
- Firearms and the law
- Choosing a handgun for self-defense
- Skill development
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate
NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. Students have the opportunity to attend this course using a quality strong side hip holster that covers the trigger, or a holster purse. From a review of safe firearms handling and proper mindset to presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions, this course contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life threatening situation.
The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home is divided into two levels (basic and advanced).
Level one is a nine-hour course and offers the essential knowledge
and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home.
Upon completion of level one, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional five hours of range training and teaches advanced shooting skills.
After the classroom portion, students should expect to spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during level one.
Level two involves five additional hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition requirements are minimum and may be exceeded.
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificates(s), NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home (identifies strong-side hip holster or purse use) certificate, and NRA Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home
certificate.