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NRA Basic Pistol Course - Dates To Be Determined




This 11-hour course is designed for individuals who want to apply for a Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry permit.   The course is taught by an NRA and Massachusetts State Police-certified instructor and features features 7 hours of classroom training, followed by 4 hours of live-fire training at our pistol range.

All firearms, ammunition, and training materials will be supplied by the Club.   Attendees are required to bring their own eye and hearing protection (available at most sporting goods stores).

Hours:

Tuesday Evening - 6:00PM to 9:30PM (Classroom)
Thursday Evening - 6:00PM to 9:30PM (Classroom)
Saturday Morning - 9:00AM to 1:00PM (Shooting Range)

100% attendance is required
Location: The Shirley Rod and Gun Club, Kittredge Road, Shirley, MA
Tuition: Club Members & Their Relatives - $125
Non-Members - $150

Space is limited to 12 students.   Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the course.


Topics include:
  • Pistol Parts and Operation
  • Ammunition
  • Using a Pistol Safely
  • Operating a Pistol
  • Cleaning, Storing, and Transporting a Pistol
  • Shooting Fundamentals
  • Two Handed Standing Shooting Position
  • Other Shooting Positions
  • Improving and Maintaining Shooting Skills
  • Massachusetts Laws Pertaining to Permit Application, Firearms Storage and Transportation

Proper handling of guns and actual firing of guns at a range is part of this course.

Upon successfully completion of this course, attendees will receive a Basic Firearms Safety Certificate that satisfies the requirements specified in   M.G.L. Chapter 140: Section 131P. - Basic firearms safety certificate.