Pistol Courses
The NRA Pistol Shooting Course is $75/person.
The PPITH or PPOTH level 1
(basic) courses are $100/person.
PPOTH level 2 (advanced) is $75/person.
Course fees
includes textbook, student packet and range fees.
- Pistol Shooting Course
(8 hours) - FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation
(4 hours) - Personal Protection in the Home Course
(8 hours) -
Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course
Level 1 (9 hours) -
Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home Course
Level 2 (5 hours)
Pistol Shooting Course
This course is recommended for anyone who has or will be obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit.
Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. Firearms and ammunition provided.
Details: This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn the rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and receive a course completion certificate.
FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation
Short Description: 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.
More Details: This course 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, and the FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.