Project Description

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting

Whether you’re a new or prospective gun owner or hunter in search of training, whatever your age or level of experience, whatever type of firearm you’re interested in, RISE has a firearms safety course for you.

Course Goal: To learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for owning and operating a shotgun safely.

Description: This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; 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, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.