NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

Service Description

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is an 8-hour beginner-friendly class designed to give students a safe, structured introduction to handgun ownership and use. This course is ideal for new shooters, first-time pistol owners, and adults who want to build a stronger foundation in firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship. Students will learn the core knowledge and skills covered in the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting program, including firearm safety rules, revolver and semi-automatic pistol operation, ammunition basics, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, range safety, and basic pistol maintenance. The course also includes live-fire range training, a student examination, and a standardized shooting qualification. This is not an advanced defensive shooting course. It is a true fundamentals class built to help students become safer, more confident, and more capable with a pistol from the ground up in a structured learning environment. DAY 1 OF NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE For students planning to complete RAAFA Tactical’s New York State Pistol Permit Course, this class may also serve as Day 1 of that program. Students who complete this course may only need to attend Day 2 to finish the full permit training, provided all required New York State concealed carry topics, testing, and live-fire standards are completed through the full two-day program. Students using this class as Day 1 of the permit course will be required to pay an additional $100 to complete Day 2 and receive the full New York State pistol permit course certificate. WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR This course is a good fit for brand-new shooters, new handgun owners, and students who want formal beginner-level instruction before moving on to more advanced pistol training.