More Details: 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, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for 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.

• Your pistol or revolver unloaded and cased
• 50 rounds of ammunition (please no reloads)
• Eye and ear protection
• Lunch if desired
• A positive attitude!

NRA Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

More Details: NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide 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 the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for 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.

• Your pistol unloaded and cased
• 50 rounds of ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• A positive attitude!

NRA Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

What to expect during your first class

Topics covered will include:

• Safety
• Load selection
• Ranging
• Movement
• Accessories
• Malfunction correct
• And MUCH, much more

• Your defensive shotgun unloaded and cased
• Shotgun MUST have rear stock (folding ok)
• Shell bag or holder
• Eye and ear protection
• Suggest knee pads
• 1 box of 25 #7 1/2 or smaller shells (available for purchase at location)
• 5 shots 00 BK
• 5 shots #4

No slugs will be fired during course. Shots Fired Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

The assessment typically takes around two hours. Extensive collections (10 or more firearms) will be handled on a case by case basis.

All visits are strictly confidential and will be handled with absolute professionalism. Disclosure to outside parties is not the policy of Shots Fired.

What to bring:

• Your pistol unloaded and cased
• 100 rounds of ammunition (intermediate)
• 150 rounds of ammunition per hour (advanced)
• Eye and ear protection
• A positive attitude!