NRA BASIC COURSES

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals  regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is  available for delivery in two ways.  One option is the traditional,  instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an  NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end.  The other option has  two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed  online in your own timeframe and a hands-on practical portion conducted  in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.

This course will allow you to purchase long guns and long gun ammunition in Connecticut.

Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills,  and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe  shooting activities and range operations.

Teaches 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 individual’s right to  self-defense.

Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for  avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and  responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.

Teaches strategies people can integrate into their everyday lives to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills,  and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage  of firearms and ammunition in the home.