NOTE
We are currently not scheduling any NRA course other than Range Safety Officer until the NRA completes converting to the new blended learning format. This will allow students to complete significant segments of the classroom portion on-line. For more information on blending learning click here.
As the NRA transitions these courses to blended learning we'll begin scheduling classes and offering optional supplemental training at the conclusion of the class. In the meantime, we suggest you consider one of our specialized training packages or a private or small group lesson. We will offer any of the NRA courses listed below as a custom course or as a corporate group/special event.
We are certified to teach of the following NRA courses.
Basic Pistol
Description
A pistol, or handgun, is a firearm designed to be fired while being held in one hand. While such firearms are small and compact, they can be the hardest to learn.
The Basic Pistol course can be as short as eight hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, the various types of pistols, the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship, various pistol firing positions, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of pistol sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and using a pistol safely.”
--NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Pistol
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is a basic courses abbreviated to the most fundamental shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of pistol.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their pistol. The practical exercise covers a single pistol shooting position. As the number of participants or pistol types present increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal
"To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific pistol model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.
Basic Shotgun
Description
A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to shoot a variety of ammunition, ranging from a solid bullet, called a slug,to multiple projectiles, called shot. Shotguns are often used in bird hunting, and in the sports of trap or skeet.
The Basic Shotgun course can be as short as ten hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of shotgun shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of shotgun sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.”
--NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a shotgun to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
For best results, the shotgun shooting skills exercise is repeated several times, with feedback from the instructor.
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Shotgun
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is the basic course abbreviated to the most basic shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of shotgun.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their shotgun. The practical exercise covers a single position and type of target. As the number of participants or shotgun types increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal
“To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific shotgun model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a shotgun to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons.
Basic Rifle
Description
A rifle is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a rifled bore(thus the name “rifle”) and is designed to shoot a specific size of ammunition. Rifles are often used in game hunting and in long range marksmanship competitions.
The Basic Rifle course can be as short as fourteen hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of rifle shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of rifle sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.”
--NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a rifle to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercises and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Rifle
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is the basic courses abbreviated to the most basic shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of rifle.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their rifle. The practical exercise only covers a single firing position. As the number of participants or firearm types increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal“To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific rifle model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a rifle to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons.
Basic Personal Protection in the Home
Description
Unlike the other basic courses, the Personal Protection course covers defensive shooting. Self-defense is a topic somewhat distinct from the regular diet of shooting fundamentals, it can cover mindset,legal issues,decision-making under pressure, and planning for the worst. The Basic Personal Protection in the Home course is designed around the use of the defensive pistol.
Although the course can be completed as quickly as eight hours,the amount of information presented, and the probability of intensive question and answer sessions on the included topics, makes it likely that the course will take longer.
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home handbook and intensive lessons on basics of defensive shooting,issues of self-defense, and other strategies for protecting the home and family.
Course Goal
“To develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense.”
--NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
Participants in the Personal Protection course should be experienced shooters,showing mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through a pre-course evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five-shot groups,discuss the operations necessary to zero a pistol, and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun.
Participants are expected to show validation of shooting experience by showing an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, an NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program certificate, a Pistol qualification card, a DD 214 card with pistol qualification, or a Concealed Carry Permit.
Finally, the Personal Protection course is intended for mature law-abiding adults, who have the mindset and seriousness necessary to properly perform the activities in the course. Self-defense is not a topic that lends itself to horseplay and distractions.
Course Completion
Students will be given feedback on their shooting exercises, and a certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Not only are shooting standards fired during the practical exercises, but a written exam will be given at the end of the course. Throughout the course the instructor will use a individual checklist for each student to ensure the coverage of course material, and satisfactory absorption of the material being taught.
Personal Protection Outside the Home
The NRA Personal Protection OUTSIDE the Home (PP2) is the next level up from NRA Personal Protection INSIDE the Home. The main focus of this course is the effective use of a concealed handgun for self defense on the street. Included are chapters on concealment techniques and devices,presenting the handgun from concealment, utilizing cover and concealment outdoors. This innovative course include presentation and movement, point shooting, instinctive shooting, low-light shooting, engaging multiple targets and one-hand shooting.
These skills and other presented in this course form the core shooting skills used to counter a life-threatening attack outside the home.
The course is divided into two levels: Basic PP2 and ADVANCED PP2.The Basic Level covers presentation from a concealed holster (or purse), shooting from cover, shooting one-handed, and point shooting.The Advanced level includes moving while shooting, shooting from low cover, shooting from sitting, turning, prone, low-light and hip-shooting (called the "speed rock"). In total there are seven segments including Strategies for Personal Safety Outside the Home; Carrying a Concealed Handgun and Presenting from Concealment; Developing Basic Defensive Shooting Skills; Developing Concealed Carry Skills; plus the all-important Self-Defense and the Law. The course is a hands-on program with both levels encompassing fourteen hours of classroom and range instruction.
Basic Range Safety Officer
This is a course designed to prepare experienced shooters to the basic duties of a Range Safety Officer (RSO). RSOs ensure that the users of a range follow range regulations in order to reduce property damage and personal injury. RSOs often have responsibilities to take action when circumstances require it. The RSO is the range's official on the firing line to ensure safety and to help shooters.
Many ranges seek out volunteer Range Safety Officers and the NRA developed this course to help ranges train those RSOs.
Becoming a Range Safety Officer is akin to becoming a NRA Certified Instructor,with much harder testing and the maintaining of a certification card with the NRA. A new RSO will need to pay $25 for processing of their card, and $5 annually to maintain the certification. RSOs are neither certified instructors or coaches.
Although the course can be completed as quickly as nine hours, it often will take longer depending on the class size and the facilities at the range. For example, a large number of indoor and outdoor ranges of different types cannot be toured quickly.
Students will receive a student packet featuring a RSO handbook. This handbook is not available separately.
Course Goal
“To develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.”
--NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
NRA Range Safety Officers should be experienced shooters, involved in many aspects of target shooting, training, and range supervision. The NRA encourages active shooters to learn more and become responsible for the safety of fellow shooters through this program. There will be practical exercises with all types of firearms in this course, even if a shooter's discipline does not require experience with those types.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course. A 90% score is required to obtain certification. In addition, certification will require mailing in the appropriate documents along with a $25 fee for processing.
We are currently not scheduling any NRA course other than Range Safety Officer until the NRA completes converting to the new blended learning format. This will allow students to complete significant segments of the classroom portion on-line. For more information on blending learning click here.
As the NRA transitions these courses to blended learning we'll begin scheduling classes and offering optional supplemental training at the conclusion of the class. In the meantime, we suggest you consider one of our specialized training packages or a private or small group lesson. We will offer any of the NRA courses listed below as a custom course or as a corporate group/special event.
We are certified to teach of the following NRA courses.
- Basic Pistol
- FIRST Steps Pistol
- Basic Shotgun
- FIRST Steps Shotgun
- Basic Rifle
- FIRST Steps Rifle
- Personal Protection Inside the Home
- Personal Protection Outside the Home
- Range Safety Officer
Basic Pistol
Description
A pistol, or handgun, is a firearm designed to be fired while being held in one hand. While such firearms are small and compact, they can be the hardest to learn.
The Basic Pistol course can be as short as eight hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, the various types of pistols, the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship, various pistol firing positions, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of pistol sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and using a pistol safely.”
--NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun
Handling
- Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals
of Pistol Shooting
- Firing the First Shots (includes
cleaning and storage)
- Two-handed and One-handed Standing
Shooting Positions
- Pistol Sports and Activities
The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Pistol
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is a basic courses abbreviated to the most fundamental shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of pistol.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their pistol. The practical exercise covers a single pistol shooting position. As the number of participants or pistol types present increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal
"To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific pistol model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts,
and Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition and the
Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Introduction to Pistol Shooting from
the Benchrest Position
- Introduction to Pistol Cleaning,
Storage, and Training Opportunities
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.
Basic Shotgun
Description
A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to shoot a variety of ammunition, ranging from a solid bullet, called a slug,to multiple projectiles, called shot. Shotguns are often used in bird hunting, and in the sports of trap or skeet.
The Basic Shotgun course can be as short as ten hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of shotgun shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of shotgun sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.”
--NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling
- Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals
of Shotgun Shooting
- Firing the First Shots (includes
cleaning and storage)
- Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical
Exercise
- Shotgun Games and Activities
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a shotgun to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
For best results, the shotgun shooting skills exercise is repeated several times, with feedback from the instructor.
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Shotgun
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is the basic course abbreviated to the most basic shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of shotgun.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their shotgun. The practical exercise covers a single position and type of target. As the number of participants or shotgun types increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal
“To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific shotgun model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Introduction to Shotgun Safety,
Parts, and Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition and the
Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
- Introduction to Shotgun Shooting at
Straightaway Targets
- Introduction to Shotgun Cleaning,
Storage, and Training Opportunities
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a shotgun to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons.
Basic Rifle
Description
A rifle is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a rifled bore(thus the name “rifle”) and is designed to shoot a specific size of ammunition. Rifles are often used in game hunting and in long range marksmanship competitions.
The Basic Rifle course can be as short as fourteen hours. In it students will get the NRA's The Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of rifle shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of rifle sports and activities.
Course Goal
“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.”
--NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Rifle Knowledge and Safe Handling
- Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals
of Rifle Shooting
- Firing the First Shots (includes
cleaning and storage)
- Standing Rifle Shooting Positions
- Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting
Positions
- Sitting Rifle Shooting Positions
- Rifle Sports and Activities
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a rifle to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercises and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course.
FIRST Steps Rifle
Description
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is the basic courses abbreviated to the most basic shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of rifle.
This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their rifle. The practical exercise only covers a single firing position. As the number of participants or firearm types increases, the course will take proportionally longer.
Course Goal“To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge,skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific rifle model safely.”
--NRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Introduction to Rifle Safety, Parts,
and Operation
- Introduction to Ammunition and the
Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
- Introduction to Rifle Shooting from
the Benchrest Position
- Introduction to Rifle Cleaning,
Storage, and Training Opportunities
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Be aware that the proper fitting of a rifle to a shooter can be time-consuming.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons.
Basic Personal Protection in the Home
Description
Unlike the other basic courses, the Personal Protection course covers defensive shooting. Self-defense is a topic somewhat distinct from the regular diet of shooting fundamentals, it can cover mindset,legal issues,decision-making under pressure, and planning for the worst. The Basic Personal Protection in the Home course is designed around the use of the defensive pistol.
Although the course can be completed as quickly as eight hours,the amount of information presented, and the probability of intensive question and answer sessions on the included topics, makes it likely that the course will take longer.
Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home handbook and intensive lessons on basics of defensive shooting,issues of self-defense, and other strategies for protecting the home and family.
Course Goal
“To develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense.”
--NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Introduction to Defensive Shooting
- Basic Defensive Handgun Skills
- Firearms and the Law: Possession,
Ownership, and the Use of Deadly Force
- Strategies for Home Safety and
Responding to a Violent Confrontation
- Selecting a Handgun for Personal
Defense
- Sport Shooting Activities and
Training Opportunities
- Course Review and Examination
Participants in the Personal Protection course should be experienced shooters,showing mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling. If necessary, this course will put participants through a pre-course evaluation exercise, where potential students are asked to demonstrate safe gun handling, shoot a series of five-shot groups,discuss the operations necessary to zero a pistol, and demonstrate how to properly clean a handgun.
Participants are expected to show validation of shooting experience by showing an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, an NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program certificate, a Pistol qualification card, a DD 214 card with pistol qualification, or a Concealed Carry Permit.
Finally, the Personal Protection course is intended for mature law-abiding adults, who have the mindset and seriousness necessary to properly perform the activities in the course. Self-defense is not a topic that lends itself to horseplay and distractions.
Course Completion
Students will be given feedback on their shooting exercises, and a certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Not only are shooting standards fired during the practical exercises, but a written exam will be given at the end of the course. Throughout the course the instructor will use a individual checklist for each student to ensure the coverage of course material, and satisfactory absorption of the material being taught.
Personal Protection Outside the Home
The NRA Personal Protection OUTSIDE the Home (PP2) is the next level up from NRA Personal Protection INSIDE the Home. The main focus of this course is the effective use of a concealed handgun for self defense on the street. Included are chapters on concealment techniques and devices,presenting the handgun from concealment, utilizing cover and concealment outdoors. This innovative course include presentation and movement, point shooting, instinctive shooting, low-light shooting, engaging multiple targets and one-hand shooting.
These skills and other presented in this course form the core shooting skills used to counter a life-threatening attack outside the home.
The course is divided into two levels: Basic PP2 and ADVANCED PP2.The Basic Level covers presentation from a concealed holster (or purse), shooting from cover, shooting one-handed, and point shooting.The Advanced level includes moving while shooting, shooting from low cover, shooting from sitting, turning, prone, low-light and hip-shooting (called the "speed rock"). In total there are seven segments including Strategies for Personal Safety Outside the Home; Carrying a Concealed Handgun and Presenting from Concealment; Developing Basic Defensive Shooting Skills; Developing Concealed Carry Skills; plus the all-important Self-Defense and the Law. The course is a hands-on program with both levels encompassing fourteen hours of classroom and range instruction.
Basic Range Safety Officer
This is a course designed to prepare experienced shooters to the basic duties of a Range Safety Officer (RSO). RSOs ensure that the users of a range follow range regulations in order to reduce property damage and personal injury. RSOs often have responsibilities to take action when circumstances require it. The RSO is the range's official on the firing line to ensure safety and to help shooters.
Many ranges seek out volunteer Range Safety Officers and the NRA developed this course to help ranges train those RSOs.
Becoming a Range Safety Officer is akin to becoming a NRA Certified Instructor,with much harder testing and the maintaining of a certification card with the NRA. A new RSO will need to pay $25 for processing of their card, and $5 annually to maintain the certification. RSOs are neither certified instructors or coaches.
Although the course can be completed as quickly as nine hours, it often will take longer depending on the class size and the facilities at the range. For example, a large number of indoor and outdoor ranges of different types cannot be toured quickly.
Students will receive a student packet featuring a RSO handbook. This handbook is not available separately.
Course Goal
“To develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.”
--NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course Lesson Plans
Lessons
- Introduction to the NRA Basic Range
Safety Officer Course
- The Role of the NRA Range Safety
Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
- Range Inspection and Range Rules
- Range Safety Briefing
- Emergency Procedures
- Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions
- Test and Review
NRA Range Safety Officers should be experienced shooters, involved in many aspects of target shooting, training, and range supervision. The NRA encourages active shooters to learn more and become responsible for the safety of fellow shooters through this program. There will be practical exercises with all types of firearms in this course, even if a shooter's discipline does not require experience with those types.
Course Completion
Students will receive feedback on the practical exercises conducted during the course. There is a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the course. A 90% score is required to obtain certification. In addition, certification will require mailing in the appropriate documents along with a $25 fee for processing.