🔑NRA Basic Pistol Course Outline

1. Firearm Safety Fundamentals

  • The NRA’s Three Rules for Safe Gun Handling

  • Proper storage and handling procedures

  • Safe loading and unloading of pistols

2. Understanding Pistol Types and Operation

  • Semi-automatic pistols vs. revolvers

  • Pistol components and mechanics

  • Ammunition basics and selection

3. Shooting Fundamentals

  • Grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control

  • Breath control and follow-through

  • Dry-fire practice and live-fire drills

Course Benefits:

  • New Gun Owners who want to build a strong foundation in pistol safety, handling, and marksmanship

  • First-time shooters seeking a safe, structured, and supportive environment to learn

  • Concealed Carry Applicants needing certified training (meets requirements in many states)

  • Returning Shooters looking to refresh their knowledge and regain confidence

  • Responsible Citizens who want to understand their rights, responsibilities, and firearm safety

  • Families who want to train together and promote safe gun ownership at home

  • Security or Armed Professionals who are required to demonstrate baseline pistol proficiency

4. Maintenance and Cleaning

  • Disassembly and cleaning procedures

  • Lubrication and inspection

  • Long-term care and storage

5. Range Safety and Live-Fire Exercises

  • Range rules and etiquette

  • Supervised live-fire to demonstrate safe handling and marksmanship

  • Confidence-building drills for beginners

6. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities (Optional Add-on)

  • Overview of local laws (recommended in Maryland)

  • Home defense and legal considerations

  • The moral responsibility of gun ownership