Pistol (3 courses)

NRA F.I.R.S.T. Steps Pistol Orientation Course

Short Description:

Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training — This is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new firearms purchasers.

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; their particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.

Bring to class: Pistol you intend to use;  30 rounds of ammunition, (minimu);  hearing and eye protection.

  • Course price: $80.00
  • To register now, click the dollar icon below to register and make your non-refundable payment in full for this class.
  • OR to register now, and make a non-refundable deposit to hold your seat in this class: $40.00
  • Click the Quarter icon below to register, and make a deposit to hold your seat in this class.

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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Short Description:

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. I teach the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The course contains a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.

More Details:

The Instructor Led Only takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction.

Description:

Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.

Bring to class: Pistol you intend to use;  100 rounds of ammunition, (you won’t need them all);  hearing and eye protection. (This course is also a prerequisite for the NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Course, should you later decide to become an Instructor.)

  • Course price: $80.00
  • To register now, click the dollar icon below to register and make your non-refundable payment in full for this class.
  • OR to register now, and make a non-refundable deposit to hold your seat in this class: $40.00
  • Click the Quarter icon below to register, and make a deposit to hold your seat in this class.

Call me to make sure a class isn’t sold out before you make a deposit please.

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NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course

Short Description:

This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course.

More Details:

Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises.

Description: Course is presented in two parts: basic instructor training, and discipline specific instructor training. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet and NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course student packet.

Bring to class: Bring the pistol you intend to use;  200 rounds of ammunition, (you won’t need them all);  hearing and eye protection.

  • Course price:  $300.00 Note: This price includes the BIT class discussed below, and is conducted free of charge for instructor candidates.
  • To register now, click the dollar icon below to register and make your non-refundable payment in full for this class. Sorry, I do not accept deposits on Instructor Level Courses.
  • The BIT (Basic Instructor Training) course is a prerequisite for the Instructor Course.
  • The NRA requires FOUR students minimum to certify this class. I keep students on a waiting list and will contact all participants when I have the required FOUR students.
  • To get on the waiting list for this Instructor class, register now. This will guarantee your seat in the class. To register you must make your non-refundable payment in full. You can call me with your credit card number, and I will get you set up for the class. Amount required is:  $300.00
  • Call me to make sure a class isn’t sold out before you make a deposit please.

    NOTE: The NRA requires 4 students minimum in this class for certification. If you bring 3 students with you, your class will be discounted $100.00, after your three students have registered. Please call me prior to registering, and I will give you a discount code to reduce your class cost $100 !!!

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    Need a class, but short on time? Not all classes have students scheduled in them. Call me… possibly I can do a class to fit YOUR schedule! Classes (Concealed Carry included) do not have to be completed in one sitting! Let’s talk… 1-270-893-5808

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    “NRA Range Safety Officer”

    “USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat”

    “USCCA Emergency First Aid”

    2

    “NRA Chief Range Safety Officer”

    “USCCA Church Safety: Protecting your Congregation”

    3

    “DOCJT Instructor Course”

    “Real Estate Agent Safety Course”

    “Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals”

    “NRA Home Firearm Safety Course”

    4

    “NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor”

    “DOCJT Instructor Course”

    5

    “NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home”

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    “NRA Instructor Basic Personal Protection In The Home – 2 Days”

    7

    “NRA Basics Of Personal Protection Outside The Home”

    “NRA Instructor Basic Personal Protection In The Home – 2 Days”

    “Concealed Carry Courses”

    “USCCA Home Defense Fundamentals”

    8

    “Women’s Handgun And Self Defense Fundamentals”

    “NRA Instructor Basics Of Personal Protection Outside The Home”

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    “Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals (Advanced)”

    “NRA Instructor Basics Of Personal Protection Outside The Home”

    10

    “NRA First Steps Shotgun”

    11

    “NRA Basic Shotgun”

    12

    “NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor”

    13

    “NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor”

    14

    “NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Instructor Course”

    “USCCA Certified Instructor Class”

    “Concealed Carry Courses”

    15

    “NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Instructor Course”

    “USCCA Certified Instructor Class”

    “RF’s Defensive Pistol”

    16

    “NRA Basic Pistol”

    “RF’s Basic Pistol”

    17

    “NRA Basic Pistol Instructor”

    18

    “Marksmanship Simplified – Lesson 1”

    “NRA Basic Pistol Instructor”

    “Marksmanship Training”

    “Marksmanship Simplified – Lesson 2”

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    “NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading”

    “Simulation Training”

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    “NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor”

    “NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation”

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    “NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor”

    “Concealed Carry Courses”

    “USCCA Basic Handguns”

    22

    “NRA First Steps Rifle”

    23

    “NRA Basic Rifle”

    24

    “NRA Certified Rifle Instructor”

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    “NRA Certified Rifle Instructor”

    26

    “NRA CCW – not a Concealed Carry Class”

    “NRA Basic Shotgun Shell Reloading”

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    “NRA CCW Instructor – 3 day long class”

    “NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor”

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    “NRA CCW Instructor – 3 day long class”

    “NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor”

    “Concealed Carry Courses”

    “NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Course”

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    “NRA CCW Instructor – 3 day long class”

    “NRA Defensive Pistol”

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    “Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor Workshop”

    “Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminar”

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    “NRA Range Safety Officer”

    “USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat”

    “USCCA Emergency First Aid”

    2

    “NRA Chief Range Safety Officer”

    “USCCA Church Safety: Protecting your Congregation”

    3

    “DOCJT Instructor Course”

    “Real Estate Agent Safety Course”

    “Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals”

    “NRA Home Firearm Safety Course”

    4

    “NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor”

    “DOCJT Instructor Course”

    5

    “NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home”

    “Concealed Carry Courses”

    These dates are suggested dates and can be adjusted to your schedule. Call me if they don’t work for you.

    1-270-893-5808

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    CONTACT ME:  You can request a special class date, time or location here, and I’ll contact you within 24 hours.  Contact me via email, or call 1-270-893-5808 for questions or group rates.

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