NRA Basic Pistol Course

The NRA Basic Pistol Course teaches individuals the fundamentals of safely handling, using, and maintaining a pistol. The course is typically designed for beginners with little to no experience with firearms and is often a prerequisite for more advanced training.

The course content usually includes:

• Firearm safety rules and guidelines

• Pistol nomenclature and operation

• Pistol handling and manipulation

• Pistol maintenance and cleaning

• Loading and unloading procedures

• Shooting techniques

• Range safety protocols and procedures

• Laws and regulations regarding the possession and use of firearms.

• How to properly store and secure the firearms.

• Emergency procedures in case of an accidental discharge.

The course is taught in a classroom setting, with interactive lectures and discussion, as well as hands-on training on the range. The course includes both theoretical and practical components, with participants receiving both theoretical and practical assessment. The course may also include live-fire exercises.