Our Monthly matches include our local USPSA matches held on the first and third Sundays of every month (more info and registration HERE)
Steel Challenge Match held the second Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE)
Cowboy Action S.A.S.S. match held the fourth Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE).
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
March 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
Date: Friday – Mar 27, 2026
Time: 9 AM thru 5 PM
Enjoy a relaxed and safe learning environment; the course includes classroom and live fire range sessions. This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and operating a pistol safely. Subjects covered: Safety, Marksmanship, Malfunctions, Maintenance, Storage, and lots more. The course runs from 9am thru 5pm.
Students receives an NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, a Guns Safety Rules card, and the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program booklet. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a course completion certificate, which satisfies the training requirement for the Florida Conceal Carry License application (FL §790.06(2)(h)).
This course is a pre-requisite for anyone seeking to become an NRA pistol instructor.
Required gear: handgun (caliber: 22LR ~ 45ACP), min 150 rounds, 2 mags for semi-auto pistol, eye and ear protection, pencil, notepad, lunch. Appropriate clothing and footwear: (no tank tops, low cuts, no sandals, etc. – hot brass has a way of falling where it shouldn’t).
The Sig Sauer P320 is not allowed in the course. ** Keep your ammo in your vehicle.
* Tuition: $120 (Range Fee $30 – is paid separately & directly to Gun Craft)
Text or email with any related questions or to register. * Courses available in Spanish *
Nelson Betancourt: nelbet.is@gmail.com * * * 703.509.1925
NRA Certified: Training Counselor / Instructor – Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, CCW, Def Pistol
NRA Certified: Chief Range Safety Officer
Rangemaster Certified Advanced Firearms Instructor