Pistol
Knowledge
and
Safe
Gun
Handling:
Principal
parts
of a
pistol
and
types
of
actions
will
be
identified
and
their
functions
demonstrated.
NRA
rules
for
safe
gun
handling
will
be
explained,
applied
and
adopted
through
the
class
for
future
use
when
around
or
using
handguns.
There
will
be a
safe
pistol
handling
practical
exercise.
Ammunition
Knowledge
and
Fundamentals
of
Pistol
Shooting: The
different
components
of a
pistol
cartridge
and
the
firing
equence
will
be
explained.
The
proper
store
of
ammunition
will
be
presented.
The
major
types
of
cartridge
malfunctions
will
be
identified.
The
fundamentals
of
pistol
shooting
will
be
demonstrated.
Two-Handed
and
One-Handed
Standing
Shooting
Positions: The
knowledge,
skills
and
attitude
necessary
to
safely
shoot
a
handgun
from
the
two-handed
and
one-handed
standing
shooting
positions
will
be
demonstrated.
Properly
scoring
a
pistol
target
will
be
covered.
Basic
guidelines
for
purchasing
a
pistol
will
be
available.
Firing
the
First
Shots: Demonstrate
the
knowledge,
skills,
and
attitude
necessary
to
shoot
a
pistol
safely
on
the
range.
Materials
needed
to
clean
a
pistol
will
be
identified.
A
practice
exercise
cleaning
a
pistol
safely
will
be
held.
Pistol
Sports
and
Activities: Identify
several
ways
to
pursue
pistol
shooting
activities
after
the
course.
Safely
pursue
and
enjoy
pistol
shooting
activities
to
the
best
of
their
ability.
NRA
Basic
Pistol
Shooting
Course
