The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course is at least 10-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, 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, course completion certificate, Course Lessons: I: Pistol Knowledge And Safe Gun Handling II: Ammunition Knowledge And The Fundamentals Of Pistol Shooting III: Firing The First Shots (benchrest) IV: Two-Handed And One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions V: Pistol Sports And Activities |
| We provide basic small caliber firearms (.22) and ammunition at no extra cost to you. If you wish to shoot your firearm bring whatever amount of ammunition you wish to expend. NO RELOADS, STEEL JACKET, STEEL CORE or TRACER ammunition. All instructors are Range Safety Officers and will preform a basic function inspection on your firearm. You are responsible for your firearms safety. |
| Firearm Safety Rules Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use |
This is a 2 day NRA basic pistol course.
Part 1 Classroom Instruction 9am-4pm
Part 2 Range 9am-12ish
Part 1 Classroom Instruction 9am-4pm
Part 2 Range 9am-12ish
I. What should I bring?
1. A good attitude
2. Yourself, on time
3. Your pistol (second day, if you have one)
4. Proper ammunition for your pistol min 40 rounds (No tracer or reloads)
NO AMMUNITION IN THE CLASS ROOM
5. Eye and ear protection. (Safety glasses and ear muffs, We have ear and eye protection available)
6. You will be sitting and standing wear appropriate clothing. Check weather for information on what
temperatures we will encounter at the range. Fort Dix is an outside range.
II. What will be provided?
1. All applicable NRA materials.
2. Coffee,tea, bottled,soda
3. Lunch will be provided (Included in price)
III. What if I don't have a pistol?
1. Small caliber rifles (.22) will be available to use at NO extra cost to you. These pistols are available to
everyone to hone their skills before moving on to larger caliber. unlimited ammunition available during the class.
2. We will provide larger caliber pistols for familiarization. We provide limited ammunition for these pistols.
Because of distance from Range to fast food, we serve lunch to save you time.
1. A good attitude
2. Yourself, on time
3. Your pistol (second day, if you have one)
4. Proper ammunition for your pistol min 40 rounds (No tracer or reloads)
NO AMMUNITION IN THE CLASS ROOM
5. Eye and ear protection. (Safety glasses and ear muffs, We have ear and eye protection available)
6. You will be sitting and standing wear appropriate clothing. Check weather for information on what
temperatures we will encounter at the range. Fort Dix is an outside range.
II. What will be provided?
1. All applicable NRA materials.
2. Coffee,tea, bottled,soda
3. Lunch will be provided (Included in price)
III. What if I don't have a pistol?
1. Small caliber rifles (.22) will be available to use at NO extra cost to you. These pistols are available to
everyone to hone their skills before moving on to larger caliber. unlimited ammunition available during the class.
2. We will provide larger caliber pistols for familiarization. We provide limited ammunition for these pistols.
Because of distance from Range to fast food, we serve lunch to save you time.
| Do you have your own gun? Do you have questions about it? Do you know how to clean it? Bring it! We will help you out no extra cost. |
| Classroom is held at the Yardville Inn Shoot NJ Class Room 2nd floor. If the class is large we will train both days at Fort Dix Range #14 Range Instruction is held at Fort Dix Range#14 All information and directions you will need are on the web site. |
Pistol Course
| You are not required to have your own pistol. The date will be deleted when the class is full. |
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| 1911 Family First Steps Course |
| Basic Pistol: (approx 10 hrs, 2 days) Second Weekend of Each Month |
| Basic Pistol: (approx 10 hrs, 2 days) Second Weekend of Each Month |
| Ladies ONLY classes and more! Shoot NJ is proud of our Lady shooters, just check out our Ladies Page and see what we mean. Woman Instructors assist in most courses and teach all Woman |
| Ladies ONLY classes and more! Shoot NJ is proud of our Lady shooters, just check out our Ladies Page and see what we mean. Woman Instructors assist in most courses and teach all Woman |
March 13-14 closes March 10
April is open
April is open
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