The Instructor Led Training portion of the blended NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course reinforces and applies the knowledge that students have already learned in the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting self‐study portion of the course. You pay ammo and range fees.
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Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
Location: North Range · 123 Main St, Orlando FL
Duration: 2 hours
Seats: 2 of 4 seats remaining
Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and
using a pistol safely.
Exercise 1: Firearm and Range Safety
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
- The three NRA rules for safe gun‐handling.
- State range rules.
- Identify range commands.
Exercise 2: Fundamentals
Setting: Classroom and/or range
Learning Objectives:
- Determine your dominant eye.
- Assume a proper two‐handed grip.
- Demonstrate the five fundamentals of pistol shooting: aiming, breath control, hold control, trigger control, and follow through.
Exercise 3: Loading, Cocking, De‐cocking, Unloading, and Pistol Maintenance
Setting: Classroom and/or Range
Learning Objectives:
- Load, cock, de‐cock, and unload a single‐action revolver.
- Load, cock, de‐cock, and unload a double‐action revolver.
- Load, cock, de‐cock, and unload a semi‐automatic pistol.
- Review how to safely clean a pistol.
Exercise 4: Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualification
Setting: Range
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the benchrest position, and shoot from the benchrest position.
NOTE: The benchrest exercise may be conducted in the classroom using firearm simulators with a resetting trigger, sights and a laser indicating shot placement.
- Demonstrate the learning steps to assume the Isosceles position, and shoot from the Isosceles position.
- Shoot the course qualification.
Before you register
Who it's for
This course is designed for beginners and new firearm owners seeking foundational knowledge, basic hands-on skills, and the safe mindset required to own and operate a pistol safely.
Prerequisites
- There are no formal skill prerequisites mentioned in the text; it covers foundational basics starting from step one (safety rules, eye dominance, and basic grip). However, participants generally must meet basic legal requirements to handle firearms and abide by standard safety rules.
Provided for you
- Access to classroom space
- Shooting range facilities
- Potential training aids (such as firearm simulators with resetting triggers, sights, and lasers for benchrest practice).
What to bring
Ammunition & Cleaning Supplies: Ammunition for the qualification course and basic cleaning supplies for the maintenance exercise.
After you pay
Confirmation & Logistics: Course confirmation details, schedule, location specifics, and range safety guidelines.
Coursework Execution: Completion of Exercises 1 through 4 (classroom instruction, hands-on handling, position training, and firearm maintenance).
Shooting Qualification & Certification: Shooting the final course qualification to demonstrate proficiency and earn course completion status.