What: NRA Basic Pistol Course - Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
When: Saturday, November 12th from 7:45AM to approximately 5:30PM. With instruction beginning at 8:00AM sharp. Please plan to be there at least until 5:30, if not later.
Where: Marion County Fish and Game. Directions can be found here.
How long: At least 8 hours (5 hours classroom instruction and 3+ hours of range time).
How Much: $100
What is included in the course:
- Knowledgeable, friendly, personal instruction in the classroom and on the range covering the safe and accurate use of a handgun from a certified instructor.
- The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Student packet includes: NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Basic Practical Rocker and Flyer, Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet, Concealed Carry Holster Guide, Basic Pistol Student Exam, and Basic Pistol Course Certificate.
- Extra stuff provided for the course:
- Shooting goggles, shooting earmuffs, disposable foam earplugs.
- Empty chamber flag.
- Gun safety lock.
- Notepad, pen, etc.
- Coffee and donuts and a pizza lunch at no extra charge.
- A safe, fun learning experience.
Some comments from my past students:
I am looking forward this last course of 2011. I hope to see you there.
When: Saturday, November 12th from 7:45AM to approximately 5:30PM. With instruction beginning at 8:00AM sharp. Please plan to be there at least until 5:30, if not later.
Where: Marion County Fish and Game. Directions can be found here.
How long: At least 8 hours (5 hours classroom instruction and 3+ hours of range time).
How Much: $100
Who: Chris Pope, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer and MCF&G Safety Director.You can read about me at my MCF&G Bio page.
For More Information and to Register: Read about the course and click the NRA Course Registration Page link at the bottom to fill out the online registration form and send in your payment via PayPal or check to ensure you have a seat in the class.
What is included in the course:
- Knowledgeable, friendly, personal instruction in the classroom and on the range covering the safe and accurate use of a handgun from a certified instructor.
- The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Student packet includes: NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Basic Practical Rocker and Flyer, Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet, Concealed Carry Holster Guide, Basic Pistol Student Exam, and Basic Pistol Course Certificate.
- Extra stuff provided for the course:
- Shooting goggles, shooting earmuffs, disposable foam earplugs.
- Empty chamber flag.
- Gun safety lock.
- Notepad, pen, etc.
- Coffee and donuts and a pizza lunch at no extra charge.
- A safe, fun learning experience.
Some comments from my past students:
- [FONT="]"Content, delivery, etc. - fantastic"[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"Course was well laid out and the instructor was very knowledgeable and prepared."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"The entire crew was very positive and focused..."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"Awesome, exhilarating, absolutely fantastic. Chris is an awesome instructor, very knowledgeable and patient."
[/FONT] - [FONT="]"Chris is a good instructor who enjoys what he does."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"Chris was an exceptionally good and personable instructor."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"[/FONT][FONT="]The course cost was a great deal - materials, instruction, food and drinks, range time, etc."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"Slides were excellent, amount of discussion was excellent and having personal instruction on the firing range was outstanding. Just an excellent class."[/FONT]
- [FONT="]"Chris - amazingly knowledgeable and patient and positive and supportive."[/FONT]
I am looking forward this last course of 2011. I hope to see you there.