Course 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.

Topics:

FIRST Steps Shotgun course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific shotgun model. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific model shotgun at a moving target. Students will learn the NRA's rules for safe gun handling; the particular shotgun model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the shotgun; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate. (Lesson Plan, revised 03-10).

Length:

This course is at least 3 hours long.

Prerequisites:

N/A

Required Equipment:

Shotgun, Hearing protection eye protection and 25 rounds of ammo. (No reloaded ammo for this course)

Taught by:

Certified NRA Rifle Instructor

Facility:

Classroon and Range

Additional information:

Be prepared for unexpected bad weather.