NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation

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. (Lesson Plan, revised 4-11).