NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
Schedule
Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 08:45 am
UTC-04:00Location
Darke County Fish and Game Association | New Madison, OH
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Course DetailsThe NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in two ways. One option is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The other option has 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.
Instructor Led Only Training: 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.
Blended Training: The Blended training format provides students the flexibility to complete a significant portion of the course in an eLearning environment, prior to arriving for the classroom and range session with an NRA Certified 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. 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.
Required Gear
-Open mind
-Single Action Revolver, Double Action Revolver, or Semi- Automatic Pistol in .22LR or larger. If you do not have one, contact us before class to see about renting a firearm for no extra charge besides cost of ammo.
-200 rounds of ammunition in the correct caliber for your handgun
-Eye and ear protection
-Clothing that will be comfortable for up to three hours for an outdoor range unless the course is held at an indoor range.
-Owners manual that came with the pistol if you have it.
-Cleaning kit if you have it.
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Where is it happening?
Darke County Fish and Game Association, 1407 New Garden Rd,New Madison, Ohio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: