NRA Basics of Rifle and Shotgun

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. The course combines classroom and range instruction and covers NRA gun safety rules, rifle parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, and shooting from bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, and kneeling positions. It also includes cleaning, skill development opportunities, and a student exam, with completion of the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and a certificate. 

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting moving targets. It includes classroom and range time covering NRA gun safety rules, shotgun parts and operation, shotgun shell components, malfunctions, shooting fundamentals, range rules, and shooting at straight and angled targets. Students also learn cleaning, skill development, and complete the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, a student exam, and receive a certificate.

In summary:

  • Rifle course focuses on safe rifle handling, fundamentals, multiple shooting positions, and maintenance for target shooting.

  • Shotgun course focuses on safe shotgun handling, moving target shooting, and proper use of shotgun components and shells.
    Both are NRA-certified, hands-on, and designed for beginners to build safe shooting habits and foundational marksmanship skills.

Register here. 

Status:
Event starts — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 @ 8:30 AM EST
Starts:
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 @ 8:30 AM EST
Until:
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 @ 5:00 PM EST

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