NRA Basics
Courses
Pistol, rifle and shotgun fundamentals taught by an NRA Certified Instructor (#227105830) and Range Safety Officer.
Basics of Pistol Shooting
Our NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course builds a safe, confident foundation for owning and shooting a handgun. You’ll work through the NRA’s nationally standardized curriculum in the classroom, then put it into practice on the range with hands-on coaching.
What you’ll learn
- The NRA’s fundamental rules for safe gun handling, at home and on the range
- How revolvers and semi-automatic pistols are built and how they operate
- Ammunition basics: components, matching cartridges to your firearm, and malfunctions
- The fundamentals of accurate shooting: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control and follow-through
- Shooting positions and how to diagnose and correct common errors
- Safe storage, cleaning and maintenance, and choosing the right pistol for you
Who it’s for
New shooters who want to start the right way, new or prospective pistol owners, and experienced shooters who want to refresh their fundamentals with professional coaching. No prior experience is required.
What’s included
- Instruction from an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer
- The official NRA student materials for the course, including the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, the NRA Gun Safety Rules and the NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Classroom instruction plus a supervised live-fire range session
- An NRA course completion certificate for students who meet the course requirements
Basics of Rifle Shooting Currently unavailable
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting introduces you to the safe handling and accurate shooting of a rifle, following the NRA’s standardized curriculum taught by a certified instructor. Classroom lessons lead directly into guided practice on the range.
What you’ll learn
- NRA gun safety rules and safe rifle handling
- Rifle parts, common action types and how they work
- Ammunition selection and matching cartridges to your rifle
- Marksmanship fundamentals: aiming, breath control, trigger control and follow-through
- Firing your first shots from the benchrest and standing positions, and scoring your targets
- Cleaning, storage and what to consider when buying a rifle
Who it’s for
Beginners and new rifle owners, hunters preparing for the season, and anyone who wants a solid grounding in rifle safety and marksmanship. No prior experience is required.
What’s included
- Instruction from an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer
- The official NRA student materials for the course, including the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, the NRA Gun Safety Rules and the NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Classroom instruction plus a supervised live-fire range session
- An NRA course completion certificate for students who meet the course requirements
Basics of Shotgun Shooting Currently unavailable
NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting teaches you to handle and shoot a shotgun safely and effectively, from your first look at the action to breaking moving targets. It follows the NRA’s standardized curriculum with hands-on coaching from a certified instructor.
What you’ll learn
- NRA gun safety rules and safe shotgun handling
- Shotgun parts, action types, gauges and chokes
- Shotshell ammunition and matching it to your shotgun and purpose
- Proper gun fit, stance and mount
- Shooting moving targets: pointing rather than aiming, swing and follow-through
- Cleaning, storage and choosing a shotgun
Who it’s for
New shooters, new shotgun owners, and anyone interested in hunting or clay target sports who wants a safe, structured start. No prior experience is required.
What’s included
- Instruction from an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer
- The official NRA student materials for the course, including the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, the NRA Gun Safety Rules and the NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Classroom instruction plus a supervised live-fire range session
- An NRA course completion certificate for students who meet the course requirements
Cancellation / Change Policy
Full payment is required upon reservation. Cancellations made with at least 7 days' notice qualify for a full refund. Rescheduling is permitted once within 72 hours of reservation. Additional rescheduling incurs a $125 fee. Please register when fully prepared to attend.
Important Information
- Ammunition is strictly prohibited in the classroom.
- For inquiries, please call 1-516-738-5516.