NRA Coed Basic Pistol Safety Training
8hrs - 18+ - Learn basic pistol safety and use in a supportive environment
What to Expect
NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class for beginners with a two-hour, live-fire semi-private range lesson separate from the evening class. You do not need to own a pistol for this course. Class will be held either in Topsham, Lisbon Falls, Waldoboro, Damariscotta, or Camden, Maine.
Optional shooting will be daytime at a local private shooting range. Students may bring their preferred handgun, hearing protection and safety glasses to the range. Students will practice skills in the classroom before taking a written test and going to the outdoor range. During your two -hour semi-private range lesson, you will shoot at a 10' target, totally guided through your experience. Your instructor is Master Maine Guide and NRA Instructor, Alice.
After registration, if you own a handgun you are encouraged to read your owner's manual. During class we will be learning through interactive lectures and hands-on formats. We will follow all handgun safety rules at all times. During our classroom sessions you will practice: being safe with a handgun, how to hold a handgun, how to load and unload a handgun safely, how to clean a handgun, shooting fundamentals, malfunctions common when live-firing and what to do.
Includes
"A supportive learning environment. Semi-private range lesson for a separate fee. Each participant will receive a NRA Basic Pistol Handling textbook to use during class and to take home.
Completion of this course for certification requires passing a 50 question written examination, active participation in class, and shooting 20 rounds total with 5 rounds within 4 individual circles at 10'. If you complete the course, you may use your certificate in applying for a state of Maine Concealed Carry Permit."
Duration
8hrs
Address
Based on Availability
Pricing
From $125
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 1 day before the start time.
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