The NRA Instructor-led Basics of Pistol Shooting class is a full-day, hands-on class for law-abiding US citizens & legal permanent resident aliens desiring the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary for owning, maintaining & using a pistol safely. The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting class will be held with an instructor at our facility. We will work hands-on with various pistols to ensure you know how to safely load, cock, fire, de-cock & unload the different action types. We will practice various stances to see what works best for you using the Fundamentals of Shooting. And then? We go shoot some pistols! Once we're done shooting for the day, we will do a detailed pistol breakdown and cleaning. Ladies-Only classes are available. Lessons in the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting class include: Pistol Knowledge & Safe Gun Handling Gun Owner's ResponsibilitiesWhy Americans own pistolsSafe Gun Handling RulesTypes of Pistol ActionsSingle Action RevolverDouble Action RevolverSemi-Automatics Ammunition Knowledge & the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Pistol Cartridge ComponentsRimfire vs. Center-fireFiring Sequence of a CartridgeCartridge Designation & IdentificationCartridge Malfunctions & How to Respond to ThemHangfireMisfireSquib LoadDominant EyeGrip & the Five FundamentalsAimingBreath ControlHold ControlTrigger ControlFollow Through Shooting Positions & Qualification Range Layouts, Limits & RulesRange CommandsBenchrest Position2-Handed Isosceles PositionSight adjustments vs. "Kentucky Windage" Scoring Targets & Selecting & Maintaining a Pistol How to Score a TargetFactors in Pistol SelectionProper Care of Your Pistol Continued Opportunities for Skill Development NRA's Marksmanship Qualification ProgramHuntingRecreational & Competition Shooting You will need to provide: A notebook A pen & highlighter Eye & ear protection Your pistol* Your Owner's Manual (if you have one) 50 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)* ** Your cleaning kit (if you have one)A towel or cleaning mat (if you have one) * Firearms can be provided for an additional fee, or you may bring your own. A .22 is STRONGLY recommended but bring what you have. The shooting qualification will be completed with a .22. Then we can practice with your gun if you have brought a different caliber with you. ** This minimum is for .22 ammunition. You may bring more if you desire. You can fire more than 50 rounds if time permits.