NRA Basic Pistol
NRA Basic Pistol Range (Handgun 101) Join Waitlist for Approval
- When
- Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 6:30 PM EST
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price
- $150.00 per student
- Capacity
- 9 of 10 open · approval required
- Refunds
- Non-refundable. Payments are not refunded if you cancel.
This class requires approval. Submit a request and you won't be charged until it's approved. If you're approved, you'll get a link to pay and confirm your seat.
This course is the live-fire range portion of the NRA Basic Pistol Course and is designed to reinforce the knowledge and skills learned during the online classroom training. Under the guidance of an NRA-certified instructor, students will apply safe gun handling practices, develop marksmanship fundamentals, and demonstrate proficiency with the safe operation of a pistol. Students will receive hands-on instruction in loading, unloading, shooting fundamentals, range commands, and safe firearm handling while completing the live-fire qualification requirements of the NRA Basic Pistol program. Important: Students must complete the NRA Basic Pistol online classroom portion prior to attending this course. The online coursework can be completed at NRA Basic Pistol Online Course. Topics Covered: Safe gun handling and range procedures Pistol operation and manipulation Fundamentals of marksmanship Loading and unloading procedures Live-fire exercises NRA Basic Pistol qualification Prerequisite: Completion of the NRA Basic Pistol online classroom course at basicpistol.nra.org Recommended For: New shooters, prospective firearm owners, permit applicants, and students seeking NRA Basic Pistol certification.
