About the Course

Basic Pistol Course

About the Basic Pistol Course

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.

It is designed to be completed in 8 hours. Generally the classes go from 8am-4pm. Depending on the knowledge and skill base of the students it could end earlier. However, the student should be prepared to stay the entire 8 hours.

Students must qualify shooting a course of fire consisting of four five shot groups within a 4 inch circle. Groups do not have to be consecutive. Students must qualify at the Level 1: Red level to earn a Basic Pistol Course Completion certificate. Once the student accomplishes the Level 1: Red level, I will encourage student to qualify for the Level 2: White, Level 3: Blue, and possibly the Instructor level endorsement on their certificate (no pressure though).

  • Qualification for Level 1: Red is four five shot groups within the four‐inch circle at 10 feet.
  • Qualification for Level 2: White is four five shot groups within the four‐inch circle at 15 feet.
  • Qualification for Level 3: Blue is four five shot groups within the four‐inch circle at 20 feet.
    • Note‐ Groups can be cumulative and do not need to be shot consecutively
  • Qualification for Level 4 (Instructor Level): Shoot 20 shots from 45 feet place 16 of the 20 shots within a six inch group.

Required:

  • Prepared to have an enjoyable time
  • Notebook
  • Lunch
    • There is a Chevron gas station and a Dollar General store 5 min from Broughton Lake if student prefers to purchase a lunch.

Recommended:

  • Eye protection
    • Will be provided if student does not have
  • Ear protection
    • Will be provided if student does not have
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor range
    • Tennis shoes or boots.

Optional:

  • Pistol (unloaded) and in a case
    • If student does not have a pistol, the student will use Broughton Lake’s .22 caliber pistol
  • 50 rounds of factory loaded ammunition for your pistol
    • Ammunition will be provided if shooting Broughton Lake’s .22 caliber pistol

Cost: Contact for pricing