Des Moines, IA – NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting April 13, 2024

Description

About the NRA / Concealed Carry Class:

The NRA basic pistol shooting course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The basic pistol course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.

The class certificate received after successful completion of this course does satisfy Iowa’s educational requirement for an initial concealed carry permit or renewal application.

In this course you will learn:

• Gun Safety
• Firearm Characteristics
• The Basic Fundamentals & Proper Form
• Pistol Selection & Proper Usage
• Ammunition Types And Differences
• Common Errors And How To Correct
• Stoppages And Corrective Actions
• How To Clean A Pistol

This class is a perfect starting point to your never-ending training. It is a wonderful fit for folks of all ages; we especially love having the opportunity to educate the young ones, as youth firearm education is very near and dear to our hearts.

This course is approximately 8-10 hours and involves a half day at the range. We start at the classroom at the advertised address and then visit a local range. Generally either the Banner shooting range in Indianola or Olofson shooting range in Polk City. This is, however, subject to change. IA state range fees are $10/hour.

$15 pistol rental – (ammo included) .22lr revolvers available for rent upon request. You are not required to pass the shooting test with any specific firearm or caliber. A minimum of a .22 is required.

*If you have any special needs please contact the instructor to make arrangements in advance so we can be sure to accommodate you.

Course Requirements

• You must be a u.S. Citizen or a u.S. Person – a natural person who is a lawful permanent Resident as defined in 8 u.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 u.S.C.
  1324b(a)(3) to participate in this course.
• Be qualified to possess a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state or local law
• Be of good repute, come with a good attitude, and be ready to learn

ADDED BONUS: $185

When you sign up for this class today you will immediately receive a coupon pack valued at $185. Coupons provide discounts up to $25 on various industry-proven products that you will probably need anyway. Products include: Gun law books and videos, training pistols, holsters, gun cleaning products, gun safes and cases, training tools, hearing protection, and more. Click here for more details.

About the Concealed Carry Instructor:

Dustin is a lifelong shooting enthusiast, veteran of the US Marine Corps, and a range safety officer for the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources. Learn more about him and his credentials on his profile!

How do you Register for Class:

We require pre-registration for our classes. Please click the add to cart button above to make your payment.

How Do I Apply For My CCW License After the Class?

After the class, you will walk out with a class completion certificate signed by the instructor. From there the application process is simple. Don’t worry. We’ll give you detailed instructions and set you up before you leave the class.