The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in three ways. One option is the traditional, instructor-led course or virtual where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The other option has two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed online in your own timeframe and a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.

NRA Basic Pistol Blended: $150

NRA Basic Pistol (Virtual/Instructor-led): 175

NRA Basic Rifle

This course is at least 14 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development.

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific rifle 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 rifle action type.

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle: $150

NRA Basic Rifle: $175

This multi-jurisdiction approved firearms safety training class that satisfies the training requirements to apply for the Maryland Concealed “Wear and Carry” Permit, the D.C. Concealed Carry Permit, the Virginia Concealed Carry Permit and the Maryland Armed Guard Permit, Florida and Arizona CCW Permit. As a bonus, this class also satisfies the training requirements to apply for the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL). The first part of the training students must complete Firearms Gun Safety Training Modules and pass the exam with a 90% or better prior to attending classroom training. During the classroom portion of this class, the following topics will be discussed: Application Process, State Firearm Law, Home Firearm Safety and Handgun Mechanisms and Operation. During the range portion of this class, there will be a “live-fire” component in which each student must demonstrate gun safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.

​Price: Varies

MD HQL

This class consists of 4-hours of classroom instruction and approximately 30-minutes of range time. During the classroom portion of this class, the following topics will be discussed: Application Process, State Firearm Law, Home Firearm Safety and Handgun Mechanisms and Operations.

DC Gun Safety Course:

Course teaches the safe operation of a handgun or rifle. Completion of this Firearms Safety Training course will satisfy one of the requirements for firearms ownership under District of Columbia law.

MD HQL/DC Firearm Safety: $125

This pistol skills class will teach the student gun-handling skills and techniques one on one with the instructor. It will increase your ability and proficiency with a defensive handgun. This class is suitable for both beginning and advanced shooters. ​

The course teaches basic marksmanship fundamentals, firearm safety using a simulated pistol with a resetting trigger and laser to indicate where the shots hit. No range is needed with this simulator training course. It can be held anywhere; a meeting room in a hotel, business boardroom, or in a church hall. With very little equipment, the NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training Course teaches the fundamentals of sight alignment, trigger control, grip, and breath control. At the completion of the course, an NRA participation certificate is awarded. Students may attend this course as a basis to decide whether or not they would like to follow-up by taking the full length Basic Pistol Course with live fire, or simply learn to improve their marksmanship skills.

NRA Pistol Marksman: $100

The "Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Course," is a comprehensive seminar for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self defense. The class is a non-shooting class and is approx 8 hours long or in training session of 1-2 hours. In this seminar you will learn conflict avoidance, situational awareness; handgun, shotgun & AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters, legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.

Concealed Carry and Home Defense: $150

Individual course session: $75