Pistols are one of the most well-liked types of firearms and have been around for over a hundred years. They prove to be popular year after year and are used for competition, personal protection, professional uses, and as a hobby by many people.

However, everyone needs to start somewhere. Not everything about shooting a pistol is intuitive and improper use a firearm can put lives at risk. Learn how to shoot with GTBR and you will learn a safe and engaging skill that can become your next hobby, start you on a new career path, or even save your life.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course with GTBR

What You Will Learn

It takes more than just knowing how to pull a trigger in order to competently use a pistol. This course will teach you everything you need to safely put rounds on target with your pistol and ammunition or you can use our equipment. The topics include:

Firearm Safety
Pistol Knowledge
Ammunition Knowledge
Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
Pistol Shooting Fundamentals
Scoring Targets
Shooting Skill Development

The Prerequisites

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is designed to educate everyone, including people who have never shot before, how to confidently and safely use handguns. As such, all you have to bring is a willingness to learn. Your handgun and ammunition is optional. If you decide to bring your own firearm and ammunition, a target pistol (like a 22 rimfire) is fine.

What to Expect

This course involves both classroom and live-fire activities. You will learn the skills in a classroom setting and will practice them with dummy ammunition. You will also acquaint yourself with both revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.

Then you will practice your skills at the shooting range, under the direction of an NRA Certified Instructor. After that, your knowledge will be tested using the Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination.

You will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and a course completion certificate from your NRA Certified Instructor.

How You Benefit

Upon completing this course, you will be knowledgeable on how to select a handgun for yourself, select the appropriate ammunition, then accurately shoot groups on targets. Even if you have never used a gun before, you will be able to safely shoot one after taking this course.

You will also have the basics in place to learn how to defend yourself against a violent attack should you wish to continue your training in our Intuitive Defensive Shooting discipline. Depending on your state, this course may be necessary in order to acquire a concealed carry license. GTBR also offers multiple courses which can educate you further on how to use a pistol to defend yourself and your family.

NRA Basic Pistol Course