The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BOPS) Course is a one-day class, teaching the basics of using pistols.

Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook and certificate upon completion of the class.

Open to the public.

Cost: $175.00

Registration opens 30 days prior to class and is first-come, first-served.

Registration limited to 6 students.

Chief Instructor: Tony Benedict

Email Tony for registration:  bulldogg67@hotmail.com

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course covers the following topics:

-Basic Firearm Safety

-Safe Firearm Storage

-Pistol Parts and How They Work

-Semi-Automatic Pistol Parts and How They Work

-Operating Double and Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistols

-Revolver Parts and How They Work

-Operating Double and Single Action Revolvers

-Ammunition Fundamentals

-Popular Pistol Cartridges

-Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

-Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Position

-Different Shooting Positions

-Common Pistol Shooting Errors

-Clearing Common Pistol Stoppages

-Selecting Pistols, Ammunition, and Accessories

-Cleaning and Maintaining Your Pistol

-Pistol Shooting Activities and Skill Development

The cost will be $175.00/student (plus non-refundable processing fee). Included in the cost is:

-The class

-NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting book (students keep)

-Pistol and ammo provided for live fire (.22 caliber)

-Eye protection and hearing protection

-Use of the range