Beyond the Basics Series

Pistol Level I

The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. This course reinforces the fundamentals learned in Basic Pistol and provides an opportunity practice, repeat and refine your pistol shooting skills.

Prerequisite: This course is designed to build on the concepts learned in NRA Basic Pistol. We recommend taking NRA Basic Pistol before signing up for the Beyond the Basics Series. At times, competency and experience may substitute for NRA Basic Pistol, please call us ahead of time to confirm prior to enrolling.

BtB-Pistol Level I provides the equivalent of Holster Draw as part of this course.

Cost:                                                      $185.00

Duration: 6 Hours

Description:     The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. In the BtB - Pistol Level I course, we focus on refining your pistol handling skills, building muscle memory, honing your shooting accuracy, and we take you to the next level of firearms training…beyond the basics.

This course is 100% range time with copious amounts of hands-on instruction.

In this course we will focus on:

  • Holster Draw Technique (all day long)

  • Magazine reload drills

  • Real scenario malfunction clearing

  • Trigger discipline

  • Engaging multiple targets

  • Introducing the concepts of moving and different shooting positions

  • Introducing one handed and support hand shooting techniques

  • Balancing speed with accuracy

Course Includes:                             

  • Hands-On Instruction (and a lot of it!)

  • Range Time & Targets

  • Certificate of Completion

   

Registration must be completed and payment made in full for all courses.  Course fees are non-refundable*. 

*Courses are subject to cancellation based on enrollment/range issues.  In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Required Equipment:                   

  • Ear protection (electronic recommended)

  • Eye protection

  • Pistol or revolver.

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey

  • At least three magazines for semi-automatic pistols or 3 speedloaders for revolvers.

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey – 10 round capacity.

  • Belt-style holster, OWB or IWB with at least two magazine pouches.

    • No ankle holsters, chest holsters or under-the-arm holsters.

  • Ammunition

    • 500 rounds of quality ammunition. This is a high round count course.

    • No reloads or handloads allowed

  • Other:

    • Food/Water

    • Knee Pads (optional)

    • Sunblock/Hat/Proper Clothing - This class is all outdoor range time.

      Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!