NRA BASIC Firearms & Safety Classes
OVERVIEW of NRA Basic Classes
Since 1871, a major objective of the National Rifle Association of America has been the training of people of good repute in the safe handling & proper use of firearms. Today, as the nation's premier firearm training organization, the NRA continues to introduce thousands of individuals annually to the basics of safe, enjoyable shooting through the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.
The NRA's tradition of shooting education is over 137 years old, but the training methodologies used in NRA courses are regularly updated to reflect the latest instructional techniques & ensure the presentation of educationally sound, quality firearm training that is simple, effective & enjoyable. The administrative policies governing the conduct of NRA training courses are also periodically revised to help maintain the program's nationally recognized training standards as well as to ensure that NRA firearm training is available to every law-abiding individual who wishes to receive it.
NRA Basic Firearm Courses are for law-abiding US citizen or legal permanent resident alien adults &/or minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (as defined by applicable federal, state or local law) desiring the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary for owning, maintaining & using a firearm safely.
Ladies-Only classes are available. Please call Marie for information.
Defensive Specialties, LLC requires any student under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For shooting classes, students must be at least 8 years old due to the rules at our range.
NRA courses are not available to any individual who has been convicted of a crime of violence or who is prohibited by federal, state or local law from possessing firearms.
For safety, only "dummy" ammunition will be used for demonstration purposes. Reloading classes do not allow firearms to be brought into our classroom. NO live ammunition will be allowed in the classroom for firearms classes.
For most classes that require shooting, you may bring your own firearm & ammunition. We also have .22 pistols & rifles and 12 or 20 gauge shotguns available for your use. Ammo may be available for purchase, depending on the caliber.
Shooting exercises are conducted at an outdoor range. Please dress appropriately. Eye & ear protection is required. We recommend a high-necked shirt & hat. Hot brass can blister. Flip-flops, sandals, crocs, bare feet & anything similar will not be allowed. You must wear full-coverage shoes such as tennis shoes, hiking boots, etc.
Lunches (for full day classes) & range fees are included with your class.
While you will see classes set up in the calendar, our schedule is flexible. Please contact us if you have a specific date in mind & a different class is listed. We will try to work with your schedule.
Family, Group & Multi-Class Discounts are available. Gift certificates are available.
Instructor Candidates: The Basic Classes are a prerequisite for most Instructor Courses.
If you have a group of 5 or more, a classroom & a range (for the shooting classes), we will be happy to come to you!
NRA BASIC CLASSES
PISTOL
SHOTGUN
PISTOL
NRA's Basics of Pistol Shooting class is a full day of hands-on experience, using various types of pistols, to learn the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary for owning & using a pistol safely in shooting a target.
Lessons include information & practice to ensure you know how to safely load, cock, fire, de-cock & unload the different types of pistols.
We will practice various stances to see what works best for you using the Fundamentals of Shooting. And then? We go shoot some pistols!
This is a terrific foundation class for beginners & is the precursor for the Personal Protection classes.
RIFLE
SHOTGUN
PISTOL
NRA's Basics of Rifle Shooting class is a full day of hands-on experience, using various types of rifles, to learn the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary for owning & using a rifle safely in shooting a target.
There are a number of different types of rifle sporting events. You may sit in a bench-rest position, lay or sit on the ground, kneel or stand. Some of these events include ranges up to 200 yards or more.
Targets may include metallic silhouettes. Others are paper. Or you may enjoy plinking at tin cans on a Sunday afternoon. And, of course, there's hunting.
Cowboy shoots are now available at many clubs. These competitions require that you dress up in addition to actually shooting various firearms. (Please check out the Cowboy competition at the Cherokee Gun Club in Gainesville, GA.)
SHOTGUN
SHOTGUN
FIRST STEPS PISTOL, RIFLE & SHOTGUN
Trap. Skeet. Sporting Clays. Five Stand. FITASC. These are "games" shotgunners take part in.
NRA's Basics of Shotgun Shooting class teaches the basic knowledge, skills & attitude for the safe & proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
This full-day foundation class will give you plenty of hands-on experience with various types of shotguns.
WARNING: Our students say that shotgunning can become quickly addictive. (We already knew that!)
FIRST STEPS PISTOL, RIFLE & SHOTGUN
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
FIRST STEPS PISTOL, RIFLE & SHOTGUN
FIRST = Firearm Instruction, Responsibility & Safety Training.
This sums up the NRA's First Steps Program.
These 4-hour classes provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling & proper orientation to one specific pistol, rifle or shotgun action type. Bring your own or try ours!
PERSONAL PROTECTION INSIDE THE HOME
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
NRA's Personal Protection Inside the Home class builds on information gained in the Basics of Pistol Shooting class & develops the basic knowledge, skills & attitude essential to the safe & efficient use of a firearm for protection of self & family and provides information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense.
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
NRA's Personal Protection Outside the Home class builds on the information learned during the Basics of Pistol Shooting & Personal Protection Inside the Home classes & teaches students the knowledge, skills & attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations & for the safe, effective & responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
CCW
CCW
CCW
NRA's Basics of CCW class teaches the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense.
This class is intended for all law-abiding individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction.
HOME FIREARM SAFETY
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
NRA's Home Firearm Safety is a half-day non-shooting class that teaches students the basic knowledge & skills & explains the attitude necessary for the safe handling & storage of firearms & ammunition in the home.
Great for older children & new gun owners!
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
NRA's Range Safety Officer (RSO) program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification.
In this full day class, you will learn the knowledge, skills & attitude essential to organizing, conducting & supervising safe shooting activities & range operations.
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
NRA's Metallic & Shotshell Reloading classes teach beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to safely reload metallic &/or shotgun shell cartridges.
No experience is required!
MUZZLELOADING
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
METALLIC & SHOTSHELL RELOADING
Let's get OLD SCHOOL!
The NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading class teaches the basic knowledge, skills & attitude essential to the safe & efficient use of muzzleloading guns.
Rifles, Pistols & Shotguns are all covered in this 2-day class!
NOTE: This class is not kept on our regular calendar. Please contact us for dates.
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
The single most important step toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it.
NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim® program teaches the tips & techniques you need to be alert to dangerous situations & to avoid becoming a victim.
NOTE: This class is not kept on our regular calendar. Please contact us for dates.
DEFENSIVE PISTOL
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM®
NRA's Defensive Pistol course focuses on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset.
This course builds on the knowledge learned in the Basics of Pistol Shooting class & teaches the knowledge, skills & attitude to carry & use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly & with confidence.
NOTE: This class is not kept on our regular calendar. Please contact us for dates.
JOIN THE NRA or Renew your Membership
If you would like to join the NRA or renew your membership, you may click on the link to the right to go to the NRA website or you may sign up during your class. Either way, you'll receive a discount off the regular sign-up fee. This discount is in addition to the benefits of belonging to the NRA.
What are some benefits of joining the NRA?
- 24/7 Defense of Your Gun Rights
- Your Choice of Magazine
- Your Official Membership Card and Decal
- Free NRA Black & Gold Hat
- Savings & Special Offers from trusted NRA Partners (https://benefits.nra.org/)
For NRA Instructor Candidates: Your NRA Certification Fees will be less!
