Who This Class is For
New Shooters and Firearms Owners
This Class is the Online portion of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course 1 and is a prerequisite for Course 2.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course 2 is the 4-hour range and live fire portion of this two-part class
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn safety and range rules, types of pistols, ammunition, shooting basics, basic care, and recommended additional training. The course usually includes an online learning part (This Class), and an in-person 4-Hour class with live fire led by a certified instructor (Course 2). After completing the two-part course, you receive an NRA certificate.
Firearms Safety
Basic Firearms Safety
Safe Gun Storage
Knowing Your Pistol: Knowing the major components of a pistol and how they function
Semi-Automatic Pistols and how they function
Operation of double action (DA) and single action (SA), semi-automatic pistols
Revolver Pistols and how they function
Operation of double action (DA) and single action (SA), revolvers
Ammunition Fundamentals
Popular Pistol Cartridges
Building Pistol Shooting Skills
Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Positions
The Benchrest Position
Standing Pistol Shooting Positions
One-Handed Pistol Shooting Position
Common Pistol Shooting Errors
Clearing Common Pistol Stoppages
Pistol Selection, Maintenance and Use
Selecting Pistols, Ammunition and Accessories
Cleaning and Maintaining your Pistols
Pistol Shooting Activities and Skills Development
Prerequisites for this Class
No previous experience is required for the NRA Basic Pistol Course 1 and 2
This course is recommended prior to taking other HGP Training Solutions, pistol courses.
Please Bring the Following Items to Class
An Open Mind and willingness to learn
Note Pad and Pen
Interactive Participation
Questions are welcome
Demo’s will be given