NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting

The NRA is recognized nationally as the gold standard for safe firearms training. The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting is intended for new shooters with little to no experience, first time gun owners, or individuals looking to purchase their first firearm. The goal is to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for operating a shotgun safely and effectively, while students learn the functionality of their shotgun. This course covers how to use various different shotguns. Students will get the opportunity to shoot a semi-automatic, pump action, and break action shotgun. This course is 8 hours long, giving the student time to learn and become familiar with different aspects of safe gun handling.

  • Gun Safety Rules

  • Proper operation of shotguns

  • Ammunition knowledge and selection

  • Shotgun selection and storage

  • Shooting fundamentals

  • Shotgun inspection and maintenance

  • Marksmanship

  • Shooting range safety

Course Topics

  • Semi-Automatic, Pump Action, or Break Action Shotgun (No “combat” shotguns), Firearm must be unloaded and in a case.

  • 200 shot shells

  • Hat

  • Eye Protection

  • Hearing Protection

  • Footwear that covers both feet entirely

  • Shirt that covers up to neck, no V-neck shirts

  • Hand Towel

What to Bring to Class

Shotgun rentals are available for $5.

Ammunition available for purchase at current market prices.

Eye and Ear protection available upon request.

No Reloaded, handloaded, or surplus ammunition allowed. Commercial Ammunition Only.

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