Pistol

Pistols This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet; take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.
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Advanced Pistol

Pistols This is an advanced course and is intended to teach advanced techniques. This course does not exist in a vacuum by itself. It is an accompaniment for those who have not only completed the NRA Pistol classes (Basic Pistol, Personal Protection in the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home) but have sufficiently mastered the techniques taught in those courses.

This is a less structured course that other NRA courses as it is intended to establish a “mentorship” between the student and instructor. This allows the instructor to tailor what is being taught to the individual student. There are prequalification’s for this course. They were created by our staff and not the NRA. Please contact us for further information before signing up for this course.

Topics to be covered in this class.

  • Malfunction Clearing
  • Shooting from Unusual Positions
  • Shooting/Reloading on the move
  • Selection of defensive positions
  • Night shooting
  • Dealing with multiple threats
  • Thinking and acting Tactically under stress
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Rifle

Rifle Shoot This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. 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; 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; take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.
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Shotgun

Shotgun Shoot This course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. 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; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet; take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.
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Range Safety Officer

RSO Training This course is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form. No firearms are needed to complete this class.
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Home Firearm Safety

Home Firearm Safety This is a course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure; Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, course completion certificate. Students are not required to bring any firearm to this class.
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Refuse to be a Victim Seminar

No Victim This seminar provides instruction on a variety of crime prevention strategies; criminal psychology, automobile crimes, cyber- crime, and many others. This is not a firearms instruction course. It does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense. This seminar teaches about common weaknesses that criminals may take advantage of, and teaches a variety of corrective measures that are practical, inexpensive, and easy to follow. Strategies include home security, carjack avoidance techniques, cyber safety, and use of personal safety devices. Students will receive the Refuse To Be A Victim student handbook, NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® brochure, NRA Become A Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor Brochure, Refuse To Be A Victim® Firearms Supplement, and a course completion certificate.
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Personal Protection in the Home

PPITH Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills and strategies for home safety when responding to a violent confrontation in their home. This class assumes that the student possesses the moral and ethical guidelines to be able to take a life in their home. This course also includes firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.

 This class requires that the student provide proof they are proficient with the use of their handgun. Proof of proficiency can be provided in one of the following ways: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment. Please note that while we can use the Pre-Course Assessment, it is not easy to pass. It requires both physical proficiency and technical knowledge. This knowledge includes such topics as NRA Safety rules, Range layout, Range commands, and details of particular stances You will be required to demonstrate detailed knowledge of ammunition identification and proper use as well as many other topics. A prospective student is advised against assuming that just because they have shot a pistol for over 20 years they would be able to pass the exam. The exam is long and difficult. Please contact us prior to signing up for the class if you are considering this option.
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Personal Protection Outside the Home

PPOTH The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. Students have the opportunity to attend this course using a quality strong side hip holster that covers the trigger, or a holster purse. From a review of safe firearms handling and proper mindset to presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions, this course contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life-threatening situation.

The NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home is divided into two levels (basic and advanced).The Basic level teaches the essential knowledge and skills necessary to carry, use, and store, firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Upon completion of the Basic, students may choose to attend the Advanced level which is additional range training and teaches advanced shooting skills.

 After the classroom portion, students should expect to spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during the Basic level. The Advanced level involves approximately 115 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition requirements are a minimum and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificates(s), NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home (identifies strong-side hip holster or purse use) certificate, and NRA Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home certificate. We normally schedule this class over two days. Day one covers the classroom activities and Basic level range shooting. Day two covers the Adavanced level training which is held entirely at the range

The NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home is for adult individuals who possess the defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety rules, but also those safety principles specific to defensive situations. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation. A prospective student is advised against assuming that just because they have shot a pistol for over 20 years they would be able to pass the exam. The exam is long and difficult. Please contact us prior to signing up for the class if you are considering this option.
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