NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Blended)

The goal of this course is to introduce and practice safe, effective, pistol operations.

This course meets the educational requirements for non-resident concealed carry permits for the following states: Connecticut, Florida, & Virginia

Cost:                                                      $100.00

Duration: 2 Hours

Description:     The NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Blended) is intended to be the second phase of the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Distance Learning Course available online at https://nra.yourlearningportal.com. Once you have completed the Self-Learning Module you may add this course to your cart and send an email to jeff@ironsightsacademy.net to schedule the live on-site demonstration/live fire qualification.

To register for this course you must have completed the Self Learning Module available at https://nra.yourlearningportal.com. Upon successful completion of this module and you print your certificate, your Personal Identification Number(PIN) is activated at that point. You must use that PIN and the email address used when registering for the Self-Learning Module to sign up for this course.

Course Includes:                             

  • Range Time & Targets

  • Use of one of our guns (ammo not included)

    • or add the Fight or “Flight” Package for an extra cost (see below)

  • 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

  • Firearm  

  • Pistol or revolver.

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey

    • If you do not have a firearm, we will supply you with one for the live fire portion of the training.  We will have many different calibers on hand to choose from.

  • At least one magazine for semi-automatic pistols

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

  • Ammunition, please bring your own.

    • No reloads or handloads allowed.

    • If you are using one of our firearms, you must use our ammunition and there will be an extra charge (Cash or Credit Card Payment On-Site), please contact jeff@ironsightsacademy.net for an estimated cost based on selected caliber and current ammunition prices.


      Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!

Fight or “Flight” Package

If you do not currently own a firearm, or even if you do, and you would like an opportunity to test out different types, different calibers, then the Ironsight’s Sampler might be for you.  For the live-fire portion of this course, you can choose four different pistols / calibers from the list of options below.  This will give you an opportunity to try out different actions, different brands, and yes different calibers.  You will be provided with 20 rounds (22 or 22mag) or 10 rounds (all other calibers) of ammunition for each caliber selected.  Your instructor will provide recommendations based on your ability.

Pistol options include:

  • Ruger SR22 Semi-Automatic Pistol (Caliber – 22lr)

  • Heritage Rough Rider Single Action Revolver (Caliber – 22lr or 22 magnum)

  • Glock 17 Semi-Automatic Pistol (Caliber – 9mm)

  • Beretta 92fs Semi-Automatic Pistol (Caliber – 9mm)

  • Ruger GP100 Double Action Revolver (Caliber - 38 special or .357 magnum)

  • Glock 21 Semi-Automatic Pistol (Caliber – 45 acp)

  • Ruger Vaquero Single Action Revolver (Caliber – 45 colt)

  • COMING SOON: Ruger Mark IV (Caliber - 22lr)

Cost: $75.00 per person - Payable on-site with cash or card.

(covers firearm use and ammo specific to each firearm selected)

(Couples or parties of three may split this add-on)