{"id":190090,"date":"2025-07-22T15:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T19:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/?page_id=190090"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:29:51","slug":"nra-basics-of-pistol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/nra-basics-of-pistol\/","title":{"rendered":"NRA Basics of Pistol Level 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Course\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/new-jersey-concealed-carry-training\/#course\",\n  \"name\": \"New Jersey Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training (NJ CCW)\",\n  \"description\": \"New Jersey Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training at Gun For Hire. 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27989%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%20989%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27989%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-200x77.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-400x155.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-600x232.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-800x309.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-1200x464.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1><span style=\"color: #dd0000;\">NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun For Hire&#8217;s NRA Instructor Courses\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is a class designed for individuals seeking a strong foundation in the safe and effective use of pistols. Taught by certified NRA instructors, this instructor-led course covers essential topics including firearm safety, pistol parts and operation, ammunition knowledge, shooting fundamentals, cleaning and storage, and an overview of pistol shooting sports and activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER COURSE: You must have your own firearm to attend this course. The NRA Basics of Pistol course is for those who are looking to move on to NRA Instructor courses OR who need this specific course to qualify for a range\/club application.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyloaded\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/GFH-red-pattern.jpg\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator slant fusion-section-separator-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg fusion-section-separator-fullwidth\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer fusion-section-separator-fullwidth\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27989%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%20989%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27989%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-200x77.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-400x155.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-600x232.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-800x309.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-1200x464.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/NRAinstructor-scaled.jpg 2560w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\"><p><span style=\"color: #dd0000;\">NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun For Hire&#8217;s NRA Instructor Courses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is a class designed for individuals seeking a strong foundation in the safe and effective use of pistols. Taught by certified NRA instructors, this instructor-led course covers essential topics including firearm safety, pistol parts and operation, ammunition knowledge, shooting fundamentals, cleaning and storage, and an overview of pistol shooting sports and activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER COURSE: You must have your own firearm to attend this course. The NRA Basics of Pistol course is for those who are looking to move on to NRA Instructor courses OR who need this specific course to qualify for a range\/club application.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Course Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum Age: 21yo<\/li>\n<li>Class Time: 8am-5pm<\/li>\n<li>Course duration: approximately 9 hours<\/li>\n<li>Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new course.<\/li>\n<li>This course is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER COURSE: You must have your own firearm to attend this course. The NRA Basics of Pistol course is for those who are looking to move on to NRA Instructor courses OR who need this specific course to qualify for a range\/club application.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyloaded\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/GFH-red-pattern.jpg\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator slant fusion-section-separator-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg fusion-section-separator-fullwidth\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer fusion-section-separator-fullwidth\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#dd0000;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:13px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-190090-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b6bae7fbb08400289 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b6bae7fbb08400289\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b6bae7fbb08400289\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-190090-1\" data-target=\"#b6bae7fbb08400289\" href=\"#b6bae7fbb08400289\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-circle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Required Gear<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"b6bae7fbb08400289\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b6bae7fbb08400289\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>The course will be given with a 30-minute break for lunch. You will be responsible for providing your own lunch.<\/li>\n<li>Please wear comfortable clothing. No open-toed shoes.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>NO live firearms or ammunition allowed in the classroom, ie: concealed carry. If you bring your own firearm for the course, it must be locked in a case.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#dd0000;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:13px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" 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style=\"--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" 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