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12 gauge shotgun

NRA Basic Shotgun Student Course – $125.00

This is the official, 8-hour NRA Basic Shotgun Student Course in its full, instructor-led version with both classroom and live-fire range sessions. If you are brand new to firearms in general, or shotguns in particular, this is an excellent first course that is open to ages 10 and up.

What You’ll Learn:

Essential gun safety rules.
 
Different types of shotguns and which one is best for you.
 
The basics of ammunition.
 
The fundamentals of shotgun shooting.
 
Different shooting positions.
 
The most common shooting errors.
 
Proper gun cleaning and maintenance.
 
How to maintain your skills.

 

  • Essential gun safety rules.
  • Different types of rifles and which one is best for you.
  • The basics of ammunition.
  • The fundamentals of shotgun shooting.
  • Different shooting positions.
  • The most common shooting errors.
  • Proper gun cleaning and maintenance.
  • How to maintain your skills.

Absolutely No Firearms or Ammunition Allowed in the Classroom!

Items to bring to the range:

  • Shotgun that is in good working condition.
  • Ammunition – 50 rounds of #7.5 or #8 12ga or 20ga.
  • Safety glasses, ear protection and ball cap.
  • Water and a few snacks.
  • Questions! if you do some research prior to class, and have some questions, bring them to class for discussion.
Prohibited Range Attire:

No sandals, flip flops or sleeve less shirts allowed on the range.

Students will receive:

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet
Gun Safety Rules Card
NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet
Gun Safety Rules Card