ITAR Certification form is required for firearms training due to the ITAR (International Trafficing in Arms Regulation), where only U.S. Citizens can receive firearms training. Click here
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Generally, NRA Training Courses are for Chapter members and sponsored guests only.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation. Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Students will complete live fire training and qualification. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a written exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA Basic Pistol Course[1]
The NRA Basic Rifle course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. It is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive written training materials, take a written exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA Rifle Course[1]
The NRA Basic Shotgun course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive written training materials, take an exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA SG Course[1]
The Range Safety Officer course content consists of RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, loading and unloading procedures for multiple action types, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings, which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency. Non-live fire course. Must be 21yrs old to attend.
* FUR NRA RSO Course[1]
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation. Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Students will complete live fire training and qualification. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a written exam, and receive a course certificate upon successful completion.
* FUR NRA Pistol Course[1]
The NRA Pistol Instructor course is at least 16-hours long and teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. Prerequisites include: basic firearm safety and shooting skills; candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire; and demonstrate their shooting skills during live-fire. The course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training (BIT), and pistol instructor training. Candidates demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification exam. Candidates will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide and an NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet.
* FUR NRA Pistol Instr Course[1]
Place holder for potential Oct TCDW. We may be in New York state, but want to ensure date is reserved.
full 5 day NRA HQ driven course, not open to free enrollment, for pre-reqs email msprick@nrahq.org
* TCDW Oct[1]
The PPOTH course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. 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. Level two is optional, which is an additional five hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition learning advanced shooting skills.
* FUR PPOTH Course[1]
This is a non-NRA, intermediate rifle course designed to teach history, various uses, modification options, lower builds, training opportunities, and other topics specifically of the AR platform. With proper coordination with the instructor, interested students may choose to bring their own stripped lower to class, and leave with a completed one. This course is intended for those with a working knowledge of ARs, who want to take the next step to learning more. There will be a brief marksmanship clinic on the range, followed by a live fire portion and an opportunity to zero your rifle.
* FUR AR Course[1]
The NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH) Instructor course is at least 16-hours long and teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic PPOTH course. Candidates must be a qualified NRA Pistol Instructor, be BIT current, and have successfully passed the PPOTH Basic course. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises. Due to time constraints, BIT is not included. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide and an NRA PPOTH Instructor Candidate Packet.
* FUR NRA PPOTH Instructor[1]
