We have reached our capacity on several classes coming soon:
April 26th, 2010 Basic Pistol Shooting Course is FULL
Email us if you wish to be put on a waiting list or would like to know about upcoming courses.
Course Registrations Closed
June 25th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses, NRA Instructors Courses
Jun, 25 2010
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NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation
June 25th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses
Jun, 25 2010
The NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”. It is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least 4 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
Check the calendar for courses available.
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course
June 24th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses
Jun, 24 2010
The NRA Home Firearm Safety Course is a 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.
This is a four to five hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, and course completion certificate.
Utah Class
June 17th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses
Jun, 17 2010
If anyone is interested in the Utah concealed carry class, we have a colleague that puts on a great one! All fingerprinting, pictures, and notary are taken care of at the class.
Next Class is July 25, 2010 in Canby.
For more details, please contact:
Paul
503-866-0068
Email Paul
NRA Instructor Training
June 16th, 2010 Posted in NRA Courses, NRA Instructors Courses
Jun, 16 2010
We are often asked what the prerequisites are for becoming an NRA Instructor. Below are the basics.
To qualify as an NRA instructor, you must:
• Possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training (such as completion of an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course) and/or previous shooting experience.
• Successfully complete the appropriate NRA instructor examination.
Certified: 90% or higher. *
Assistant: 85% or higher. ^
Apprentice: 85% or higher +
• Satisfactorily complete an NRA Instructor Training Course for the area of specialization you wish to teach (e.g., NRA Basic Shotgun Course), and receive the endorsement of the NRA Training Counselor conducting your training.
•Submit your application with appropriate certification fee. Membership in the National Rifle Association is strongly recommended.
* Certified Ratings are available to individuals who wish to be fully qualified to conduct basic courses (21 years of age or older).
^ Assistant Ratings are available to individuals who wish to assist certified instructors in order to gain the knowledge and experience needed to become a certified instructor (18 years of age or older).
+ Apprentice Ratings are available to young people who wish to understudy a certified instructor in preparation for more advanced ratings. The apprentice instructor will be chosen by an NRA Certified Instructor from select individuals. These individuals must be of the emotional maturity necessary to handle such a position. In addition, they must have attended and successfully completed an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course in their chosen area of specialization (13-17 years of age).
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