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NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Phase II
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is a two-part course consisting of an e-learning portion (completed online-in your own timeframe) and a hands-on practical portion conducted at a range under the guidance and supervision of an NRA-Certified Instructor (That's me). The course is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.
Some of the topics in the course include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, selecting and storing a pistol, the fundamentals of shooting, and pistol inspection and maintenance. When you enroll in the online course, you create a personal identification number (PIN). When you successfully complete the course, printing your certificate activates that PIN. The activated PIN allows you to register for the instructor-led training portion of the course. Go to www.nrainstructors.org – Find a Course Near You – select NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – and search. During the instructor-led-training portion of the course, an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol; proper handling; loading and unloading procedures; application of pistol shooting fundamentals; stable shooting positions; live fire; and a final shooting qualification.
This coarse uses .22 pistols and ammunition provided by the Instructor. This certificate is also valid for obtaining a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.
Virginia Concealed Carry Handgun Safety Course
This is not an NRA Accredited course
This coarse covers the same material as the NRA accredited course, plus other issues relevent to concealed carry. This is not an accredited NRA course. The student may use their own handguns, or use one provided by the instructor. The student may bring ammunition or purchase ammunition from the instructor. Upon successful completion of this coarse, the student will recieve a certificate that is valid for obtaining a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.
First Steps - An Introduction to Firearms
This is not an NRA Accredited course
This is a less intensive approach to handguns and shooting in general. It is a firearms orientation aimed at Firearm Introduction, Responsibility, and Safety Training for the first time purchaser or shooter.
This coarse is a hands-on introduction to safe gun handling, shooting fundamentals, ammunition, and skills development. The student will be introduced to a variety of handguns and have an opportunity to shoot if they so desire. The student will receive a First Steps certificate. This certificate in not valid for for obtaining a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit.
Prices
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
Phase I is available on the NRA website only (NRA.org). It is web based training and their cost is $60.
Phase II - The best price I could find on the NRA website in Virginia is $50, so I will match that price. Please contact me if you want to set up a class and I will create one on the NRA website.
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Virginia Concealed Carry Handgun Safety Course
I am offering this class for the next 35 students at $35/person.
First Steps - $20/person.
Consultation and Advising - $10/hr.
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Range time with instruction - $25/hr.
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Range time without instruction - $10/hr.
Extras:
Free training - If you get 3 people other than yourself to sign up, I will do your training for free.
Mileage - If I am doing a private class for 1 - 2 people in your home or other location of your choice, I will charge .30/mile, one way for gas and travel expense. If there are 3 or more people for the class, I will not charge mileage.
Ammunition - I will always have a variety of handguns available for students to shoot or qualify with. I do not charge for their usage. However, if you need ammunition, I will charge what I paid for it. You can buy a box, or 5 rounds at a time to try something out. For example, 5 rounds of 9mm cost about $1. A box is usually between $10 and $12. You are welcome to bring and use your own ammo.
