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BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE

(DISTANCE LEARNING)

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in two ways. The first option is the traditional, instructor-led, in person course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The second option is the distant learning track. This course has the following two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed online in your own timeframe and a hands-on, practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.

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.

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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 the NRA Certified Instructor. 

THIS COURSE NO LONGER MEETS THE VA CCW REQUIREMENT.

**NRA Certified Course**
$130

BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE

(DISTANCE LEARNING)

The NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. This course is a minimum of 14 hours long. It includes classroom instruction and hands-on range time learning the fundamentals of rifle shooting.

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Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; rifle cleaning and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Booklet. Additionally, students will take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate.

**NRA Certified Course**
$150

BASIC SHOTGUN SHOOTING COURSE

(DISTANCE LEARNING)

The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course is a minimum of ten-hours long and includes classroom instruction and hands-on range time learning how to shoot moving targets utilizing shotguns.

**NRA Certified Course**

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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; shotgun cleaning; and will receive continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Booklet. Additionally, students will take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate.

**NRA Certified Course**
$150

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