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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

The complete 8-hour NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course. Master firearm safety, pistol fundamentals, and shooting skills with professional instruction. Qualifies for your Ohio CCW license and lets you skip NICS background checks on gun purchases.

1 Modules7 Lessons8 hours Total Time80% Passing Score
$89one-time payment
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Course Curriculum

Module 0

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Essential firearm safety and handling fundamentals required for all CCW holders

8 hours
0.0

Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling

Introduction to pistol fundamentals, safety rules, and firearm components

90 minutes
0.1

Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Understanding ammunition components, ballistics, and shooting fundamentals including grip, stance, and sight alignment

90 minutes
0.2

Lesson III: Firing the First Shots

Practical application of shooting fundamentals, trigger control, and live fire procedures

90 minutes
0.3

Lesson IV: Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol

Target scoring systems, pistol selection criteria, and maintenance procedures

90 minutes
0.4

Lesson V: Continued Opportunities for Skill Development

Advanced training resources, practice drills, and skill development strategies

60 minutes
0.5

Lesson VI: The One-Handed Standing Shooting Position

Techniques for accurate one-handed shooting from a standing position

60 minutes
0.6

Final Examination

Comprehensive 50-question examination covering all lessons. Passing score: 80%

60 minutesQuiz