Students will learn the basic fundamentals of firearm safety, how to grip a pistol, and how to obtain a safety mindset.  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to shoot a controlled group of shots; feel safe around firearms; and be able to go to the range safely by themselves.  This is a one hour lesson with up to 4 persons maximum.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

WE TEACH YOU TO BE SAFE WITH A PISTOL.

The Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience. 

NOTE:  This class is the prerequisite to the NRA Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting and Texas License to Carry Instructor.

Course topics include:

• Firearm safety rules
• Safe operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• Ammunition knowledge and selection
• Pistol selection and safe storage practices
• Basic shooting fundamentals
• Pistol inspection and maintenance
• Marksmanship
• Shooting range safety

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with a certified Instructor by both the State of Texas and the NRA.  

Students will receive:

• Classroom materials and training
• Range fee
• Target
• Use of a pistol for target shooting on the range
• Ammunition for target shooting on the range
• Eye protection to use
• Ear protection to use
• NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
• Take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination
• Receive a course completion certificate from the National Rifle Association

NOTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!  The NRA is a civilian not-for-profit organization in the United States.  While you maybe be an expert marksman according to federal, state and local governments, every student must proceed through this path to receive NRA instructor credentials.