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NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

NRA Basic Shotgun Course

Lesson Details

LESSON ONE (2 hrs)

Venue - Classroom

Shotgun knowledge and safe handling

· Introductions, Course Goals & Objectives

· Identifying the Principal Parts of Shotgun, Action Types & How They Function

· Identify and Value NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling

· Demonstration of Safe Shotgun Handling

LESSON TWO (2 hrs)

Venue - Classroom

Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of shotgun shooting

· Shot-shell Components and their Function

· Identify Proper Ammunition for a Shotgun and It’s Intended Use

· Identify and Demonstrate the Five Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting

LESSON THREE (2 hrs)

Venue- Range

Firing the first shots

· Demonstration the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Shoot a Shotgun

· Shoot a Moving Targets Using the Five Fundamentals

· Identify the Materials needed to Clean a Shotgun

· Demonstration of How to Clean a Shotgun· Clean Shotgun Safely

LESSON FOUR (2 hrs)

Venue - Range

Shotgun and shooting skills practical excercise

· Demonstrate Knowledge of the NRA Basic Shotgun Qualification Program

· Demonstrate Progress in Basic Shotgun Shooting Skills, and begin Earning ‘Pro Marksmanship’ Qualification Award

LESSON FIVE (2 hrs)

Venue– Classroom

Shotgun games and activities

· Identify Several Way to Pursue Shotgun Shooting Activities

· Identify Shotgun Selection Criteria

· Identify Various Shotgun Shooting Organizations and How to become Involved In Them

· Complete Course Examination

TOTAL

10-Hour Classroom & Range