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NRA Basic Pistol Course 2 - Single (1) Student

$169.00

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Courses 1 and 2 are a two-part course that teach the basics of safe pistol ownership and use. Course 1 can be found (here) on our pay-wall and is the on-line classroom portion of this two-part course. Course 2 (this class) is the in-person range day portion of this two-part course.

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 and an in-person class with live fire led by a certified instructor. After completing the course, you receive an NRA certificate.

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Courses 1 and 2 are a two-part course that teach the basics of safe pistol ownership and use. Course 1 can be found (here) on our pay-wall and is the on-line classroom portion of this two-part course. Course 2 (this class) is the in-person range day portion of this two-part course.

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 and an in-person class with live fire led by a certified instructor. After completing the course, you receive an NRA certificate.

Who This Class is For

  • New Shooters and Firearms Owners

  • Students who have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course 1, (On-Line) Class

  • The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course 2 is the 4-hour range portion of this two-part class

What You’ll Learn

  • 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

  • The completion of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course 1 (On-Line), is required before 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.

  • Waivers: You will be required to read and sign range rules, range waivers, and HGP Training Solutions LLC waivers prior to class.

Please Bring the Following Items to Class

Required Items

  • Eye and hearing protection

  • A semi-automatic pistol or revolver

    • Firearms must be in a proper holster for your pistol

    • Firearms and holster are available to rent for $25 (must be arranged in advance)

  • 200 rounds of factory ammunition in the correct caliber

    • No reloaded ammunition allowed

    • Recommend 9mm Round Nose, 124 grain bullets for rental guns

    • Recommend round nose or flat nose bullets rated for your pistol

Clothing

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather

  • Classes are held rain or shine

  • Recommended:

    • Long-sleeve shirt

    • Pants

    • Hiking boots or closed-toe shoes (no sandals or open-toe shoes)

    • Baseball hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Knee pads

Food & Water

  • Packed lunch or snacks

  • A cooler is recommended (no refrigerator at the range)

  • Bring enough water or drinks to stay hydrated for 4–8 hours outdoors

  • No alcohol during classes

Suggested Items

  • Pencil and notepad

  • Range belt with holster

  • Three magazines for semi-automatic pistols

  • Small medical kit

  • Gun lubricant

  • Make sure your pistol sights or optics are properly zeroed