NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting:

In this 8 hour class we teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Some of the topics in the course include; gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, selecting and storing a handgun, the fundamentals of shooting and handgun inspection and maintenance. During the course an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol, proper handling, loading and unloading procedures, application of pistol shooting fundamentals, shooting positions and live fire with a final shooting qualification. 

This is a one day course that will meet the standards for Placer County and El Dorado County. This class teaches the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to carry a concealed firearm. Topics covered will include; safety, drawing from concealment and mindset. During the course an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol, proper handling, loading and unloading procedures. There will be range time which will include live fire drills and live fire qualifications.

This is a two day course that will meet the standards for Sacramento County and Yolo County.  This class teaches the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to carry a concealed firearm.  Topics covered will include; safety, drawing from concealment and mindset.  During the course an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol, proper handling, loading and unloading procedures.  There will be range time which will include live fire drills and live fire qualifications. 

 Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm). Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.   This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 250 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.

  

 

 Prerequisite: This course is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law and are of good repute and possess defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety rules, but also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation. Description: The course is divided into two levels. Level one is nine-hours and offers the essential knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Students spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during level one. Upon completion, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional five hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition learning advanced shooting skills. Time and ammunition requirements are minimum, and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and appropriate (level one/level two) course completion certificates(s)

 

This is a 4 hour renewal class that meets the requirements of Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo Counties.  This class will include firearms safety, drawing from concealment, mindset, California Penal Codes and range qualification.