NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. Priority given for those seeking to obtain NRA Basic Pistol Instructor qualification.

Cost $150 for members, $250 for non-members

Register via Wild Apricot

Contact davereed2010@gmail.com with any questions

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! 

1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

5. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. Any caliber handgun and 100 rounds for the class. (Those seeking instructor qualification should bring a centerfire handgun with a minimum of 40 rounds extra for instructor pre-qualification course of fire. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

8. $150 Cash, check or send via Zelle.

DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM! NOTE: We will not be drawing from the holster for any reason in this class.

PISTOL INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES:
PISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION TEST - Demonstrate ability to load and unload: Single Action Revolver, Double Action Revolver and Semi-Automatic Pistol
Demonstrate proper procedures to clear the following stoppages with a semi-automatic pistol: Failure to fire (Misfire), Double Feed
Shooting qualification: Candidate will shoot any centerfire handgun of their choice, regardless of action, sights or caliber, at a blank 9 inch diameter paper target at a distance of 15 yards.  Candidates will fire 20 shots from a two-handed, unsupported, standing position.  Targets will be broken into two ten shot targets or four five-shot targets.  Three points will be given for each scoring hit.  In order for a hit to count, it must fall inside a ½” border from the edge of the plate.  Shots that break the edge of the ½” border will count as hits.  All scoring hits on a target must be within a 6” or less extreme spread (see below).  Candidates will be allowed to shoot their own firearms if desired.  Two requalification shoots are allowed within any 24-hour period.  

Candidate will be given a score of 0 for safety violations.

Some things that you could do to help make the class easier for you:
1. Go touch, handle, fondle, caress as many different types of
handguns as possible. This includes single action and double action revolvers, single action, double action/single action, double action only and striker fired semi-auto pistols. Get the basic idea of how to load, unload and fire the different types of guns if at all possible. Hang
out at your local gun store and ask lots of questions.
2. Shoot as many different types of these guns as possible.
3. Get as much range time in as you can, either at our range or anywhere else and practice with your center-fire handgun shooting groups at 15 yards.