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NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Certificate Sample

Basic Course

Basic Pistol Safety Course

is offered to the beginning shooter who is looking to fulfill training requirements for a pistol permit and/or wants to learn how to handle and shoot pistols safely.

Basic Course

Range Safety Officer Course

is offered to those who wish to oversee the safe handling and the shooting of firearms at range and shooting facilities.

Trainer Development

Pistol Instructor Course

is offered to experienced shooters looking to share their passion and skills shooting pistols by training new shooters.

Trainer Development

Chief Range Safety Officer Course

is offered to NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who wish to train others to be NRA Range Safety Officers.

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"Bob was very helpful with any questions I had and the course was very well taught."

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"I loved this class and will recommend it to anyone I know who is interested in getting a pistol permit."

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— Bill W.

"Bob, it was a pleasure being trained by you. Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge, patience and humor. When the time comes for me to take another course I will certainly look to see if you offer it."

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The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871, originally to promote marksmanship training NRA goals.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting courses for beginning shooters and/or fulfilling training requirements for your pistol permit. NRA Basic Range Safety Officer course available. NRA Trainer Development courses for Pistol and Chief Range Safety Officer available.