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NRA Home Firearms Safety
The 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.
The 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.
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and
operating a pistol safely. This course is 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to
shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. This course is perfect for persons new to firearms, who
would like a basic introduction to pistols. This is not a "learn how to shoot well" course. It is designed
to teach you the basics of safe pistol shooting. 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 and one handed standing positions; 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, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination,
and a course completion certificate.
The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and
operating a pistol safely. This course is 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to
shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. This course is perfect for persons new to firearms, who
would like a basic introduction to pistols. This is not a "learn how to shoot well" course. It is designed
to teach you the basics of safe pistol shooting. 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 and one handed standing positions; 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, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination,
and a course completion certificate.
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol
The 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.
The 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.
NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun
The NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe
handling and proper orientation to one specific shotgun model. This course is at least three hours long
and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific model shotgun at a moving target.
Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular shotgun model parts and
operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the shotgun; and continued opportunities for
skill development.
Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
The NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe
handling and proper orientation to one specific shotgun model. This course is at least three hours long
and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific model shotgun at a moving target.
Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular shotgun model parts and
operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the shotgun; and continued opportunities for
skill development.
Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
The NRA Basic Shotgun course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning
how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun
parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals;
range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for
skill development.
Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student
Examination, and course completion certificate.
The NRA Basic Shotgun course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning
how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun
parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals;
range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for
skill development.
Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure,
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student
Examination, and course completion certificate.
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home 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, how to choose a handgun for self-defense,
and continued opportunities for 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.
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course participants must be law abiding, adults
(at least 21 years old), 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, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home 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, how to choose a handgun for self-defense,
and continued opportunities for 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.
The NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course participants must be law abiding, adults
(at least 21 years old), 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, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.