I teach the benchrest and isosceles firing positions to students of both courses (not required by the NRA for First Steps students) and the integrated act of firing one well aimed shot (not required by the NRA for either course). I provide .22 rimfire handguns and ammo at no charge.  We can conduct the live fire with a centerfire handgun (several models are available for students to use).  Student may also opt to use his own centerfire handgun.  If the student opts to use a centerfire handgun he must purchase at least 50 rounds of professionally made ammunition.  It is not uncommon for a student to shoot 100 rounds in this course. Learning Objectives NRA Basic Pistol -  Three Gun NRA Basic Pistol - One Gun Time Required (excluding breaks and travel time) 10 hours minimum 6 hours minimum Cost of class (does not include range fees and cost of centerfire ammunition) $140 $100  1 State course goal yes yes  2 Identify principal parts of a pistol (revolver and semi-auto) yes  3 Identify principal parts of a pistol (one specific model) yes  4 Identify types of pistol actions and demonstrate how they function (revolver and semi-auto). yes  5 Identify types of pistol actions and demonstrate how they function (one specific model). yes  6 State, explain and apply NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling yes yes  7 Demonstrate how to handle a pistol in a safe manner (revolver and semi-auto) yes  8 Demonstrate how to handle a pistol in a safe manner (one specific model) yes  9 Identify the different components of a pistol cartridge. yes 10 Explain the firing sequence of a cartridge. yes 11 Explain how to properly identify and store ammunition. yes yes 12 Explain the major types of cartridge malfunctions and how to react to them. yes yes 13 Explain the fundamentals of pistol shooting. yes yes 14. The integrated act of firing one well-aimed shot. yes yes 15 Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to assume the benchrest position with a pistol. yes yes 16 Demonstrate how to safely shoot a laser pistol from the benchrest position using the fundamentals of shooting in the classroom. yes yes 17 Live fire from benchrest position 20 rounds optional 20 rounds optional 18 Demonstrate how to safely shoot a laser pistol from the Isosceles position using the fundamentals of shooting in the classroom. yes yes 19 Safely shoot a pistol from two handed shooting position using the fundamentals of shooting at a target on a range. 30 rounds minimum 30 rounds, minimum 20 Pass the NRA Basic Pistol Qualification Course 20 rounds minimum 20 rounds minimum 21 Properly score a pistol target. yes 22 Explain the basic guidelines for selecting and purchasing a pistol. yes 23 Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol. yes yes 24 Demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol. yes yes 25 Identify several ways to pursue pistol shooting activities after the course. yes yes 26 Successfully complete the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course written examination. yes