First Steps; Pistol

Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training — is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.

NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.

Approximately a 3 hour course: $75.00

Students should bring: Valid Michigan ID, pens/pencils, paper to take notes, and any balance due, eye and ear protection, a safe operable handgun in legal enclosure, and 100 rounds of ammo.

DO NOT BRING THE GUN or AMMO INTO THE CLASS ROOM!

See Bulletin Board for class dates and fees.

Home Firearms Safety

Non-shooting course.Teaches students the basic knowledge, and skills to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home.

This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, course completion certificate.

There is no age limit, however, the suggested age for children is at least 12 years old. Parents must attend with children as firearm handling is an important part of this class.

See Bulletin Board for class dates and fees.