Course description::
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. This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 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.
Equipment:
Firearm: The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.). Belt and holster appropriate for firearm. Minimum 3 magazines with magazine pouch / holder. Firearms are available rent from Eagle Ridge Firearms Academy commensurate with all US BATF regulations.
Ammunition: 100 rounds required. Ammunition must be appropriate type and caliber for the firearm which the student will utilize during the class. Appropriate ammunition is listed in your firearm owner’s manual and indicated on the firearm barrel or chamber top. No hand loaded ammunition. 9mm ammunition is available from Eagle Ridge Firearms Academy commensurate with all US BATF regulations.
Hearing protection: Electronic is recommended. Hearing protection is available for rent from Eagle Ridge Firearms Academy
Eye protection: Eye protection is available for rent from Eagle Ridge Firearms Academy.
Clothing: Appropriate for outdoor activity and current weather conditions. Baseball or other style hat, sun screen, bug repellent, allergy medication (if needed), chair (if you have a problem with sitting on the ground, note taking paper/pen/pencil. Elbow and knee pads are optional but handy to have.
Range Operations:
All range operations will be conducted with student and staff safety as the foremost consideration. All range activities and shooting events will follow the guidelines and procedures set forth in the NRA Range Safety Officer Course.
A detailed Range Safety Briefing will be presented to all students prior to any shooting activity. This Range Safety Briefing will cover; Purpose of the shooting event, range layout and limits, Range Safety Rules, Firing Line commands and Emergency Procedures.
PREREQUISITES: NRA Basic Pistol Course
COST: $150