NRA's First Step Classes
FIRST = Firearm Instruction, Responsibility & Safety Training. This sums up the NRA's First Steps Program.
While this action-specific class provides a thorough introduction to firearm safety, handling & shooting skills, we do encourage you to take the NRA Basics of Pistol, Rifle or Shotgun Shooting classes after becoming more comfortable with your pistol, rifle or shotgun. We also encourage you to participate in local shooting activities that will help you maintain & develop your shooting skills.
These courses are 3 - 4 hours long. Lunch is not served in these classes.
These classes are not kept on our regular training schedule. Please contact us to set an appointment
NRA FIRST STEPS PISTOL
NRA's First Steps Pistol class is designed to provide a new pistol owner with a hands-on introduction to the safe handling & proper orientation for one specific pistol model: the one that you bring with you.
You may have just purchased this pistol. You may have inherited it. This hands-on class will introduce you to the methods of safely owning, maintaining & using your handgun.
Lessons in the First Steps Pistol class include:
- Introduction of Pistol Safety, Parts & Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition
- Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Introduction to Pistol Shooting from the Benchrest Position
- Introduction to Pistol Cleaning & Storage
- Training Opportunities
You will need to provide:
- A notebook
- A pen & highlighter
- Eye & ear protection
- Your pistol
- Your pistol case, if you have one
- Your pistol owner's manual, if you have one
- 100 Rounds of ammunition (Call us if you are unsure what to purchase.)
Other Notes:
While this class is designed to introduce you to a particular pistol (yours), if you do not have one AND you are interested in a particular action type, you are welcome to try our selection.
NRA FIRST STEPS RIFLE
NRA's First Steps Rifle class is designed to provide a new rifle owner with a hands-on introduction to the safe handling & proper orientation for one specific rifle model: the one that you bring with you.
You may have just purchased this rifle. You may have inherited it. This hands-on class will introduce you to the methods of safely owning, maintaining, & using your rifle.
Lessons in the First Steps Rifle Course include:
- Introduction of Rifle Safety, Parts & Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition
- Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
- Introduction to Rifle Shooting from the Benchrest Position
- Introduction to Rifle Cleaning & Storage
- Training Opportunities
You will need to provide:
- A notebook
- A pen & highlighter
- Eye & ear protection
- Your rifle
- Your rifle case, if you have one
- Your rifle owner's manual, if you have one
- 100 Rounds of ammunition (Call us if you are unsure what to purchase.)
Other Notes:
While this class is designed to introduce you to a particular rifle (yours), if you do not have one AND you are interested in a particular action type, you are welcome to try our selection.
NRA First Steps Shotgun
NRA's First Steps Shotgun class is designed to provide a new shotgun owner with a hands-on introduction to the safe handling & proper orientation for one specific shotgun model: the one that you bring with you.
You may have just purchased this shotgun. You may have inherited it. This hands-on class will introduce you to the methods of safely owning, maintaining, & using your shotgun.
Lessons in the First Steps Shotgun Course include:
- Introduction of Shotgun Safety, Parts, & Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition
- Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
- Introduction to Shotgun Shooting at Straightaway Targets
- Introduction to Shotgun Cleaning & Storage
- Training Opportunities
You will need to provide:
- A notebook
- A pen & highlighter
- Eye & ear protection
- Your shotgun
- Your shotgun case, if you have one
- Your shotgun owner's manual, if you have one
- 50 Rounds (2 boxes) of shotgun ammunition (7-1/2, 8, or 9 shot)
Other Notes:
While this class is designed to introduce you to a particular shotgun (yours), if you do not have one AND you are interested in a particular action type, you are welcome to try our selection.
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!
