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Course Descriptions
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This course is ideal for the person who has no experience in firearms and is interested in
learning safety and basic marksmanship with a handgun.
During the first two evenings, students will be instructed in gun safety, and will become
familiar with a selection of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. On the range, the student will
fire both .22 caliber revolvers and autoloaders. Continuing in the classroom, the course will
cover cleaning, storage, and selection of a personal handgun.
The course fee of $140.00 includes all range & classroom fees, books, targets, ammunition
and the use of handguns, and eye & ear protection.
On the optional third evening, students will be introduced to qualification shooting and have
the opportunity to shoot a variety of larger caliber handguns. Various techniques for shooting
with both hands and single handed will be explored. The cost for the third evening is an
additional $65.00.
Note: Students who have completed the two evening course may sign up for the third
evening at any subsequent course.
*This course is provided in one day at the Livermore Rod & Gun Club.
FIRST STEPS 2* & 3 EVENING PISTOL COURSE |
| FIRST STEPS RIFLE COURSE |
The NRA First Steps Rifle Course will introduce beginning shooters to the fundamentals of rifle
safety and marksmanship. The course includes familiarization with different types of rifle actions,
ammunition, marksmanship fundamentals, cleaning and storage. Students will fire .22 caliber rifles
from various positions on an indoor range. (The fundamentals learned in shooting .22 rifles can be
applied to larger caliber rifles as used in hunting and competition.) This is a three hour one
evening course. The course fee of $140.00 includes all range & classroom fees, books, targets,
ammunition and the use of rifles, and eye & ear protection.
safety and marksmanship. The course includes familiarization with different types of rifle actions,
ammunition, marksmanship fundamentals, cleaning and storage. Students will fire .22 caliber rifles
from various positions on an indoor range. (The fundamentals learned in shooting .22 rifles can be
applied to larger caliber rifles as used in hunting and competition.) This is a three hour one
evening course. The course fee of $140.00 includes all range & classroom fees, books, targets,
ammunition and the use of rifles, and eye & ear protection.
| INTRODUCTION TO SHOTGUN COURSE |
In this introductory one evening course, students will learn about firearms safety, the various
shotgun action, the uses of different chokes, shotshell choices, cleaning and storage. The many
uses of shot- guns, including trap, skeet, sporting clays, hunting and self defense will be
discussed. Actual shooting will focus on self-defense as it s the only activity appropriate for Reed's
Indoor Range. The $140.00 per person course fee includes all instruction, range time, materials and
use of equipment.
| PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME COURSE |
The NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course is designed to develop a students basic
knowledge, skills and attitude essential for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of
self and family.
This nine hour course will cover defensive handgun skills, firearms and the law, differences
between concealment and cover, levels of awareness, strategies for home safety, responding to a
violent confrontation, selecting a handgun for self-defense and shooting and training opportunities.
Prerequisite for the class is an NRA Basic or First Steps Pistol Course of by instructor's permission.
The course fee is $200.00 per person and includes all range and classroom fees, target, classroom
materials and instruction. Students are required to provide a handgun, 200 rounds of ammunition,
and eye & ear protection. (For courses held at Reed's Indoor Range, ammunition may be purchased
and firearms and eye & ear protection may be rented from the range.)
knowledge, skills and attitude essential for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of
self and family.
This nine hour course will cover defensive handgun skills, firearms and the law, differences
between concealment and cover, levels of awareness, strategies for home safety, responding to a
violent confrontation, selecting a handgun for self-defense and shooting and training opportunities.
Prerequisite for the class is an NRA Basic or First Steps Pistol Course of by instructor's permission.
The course fee is $200.00 per person and includes all range and classroom fees, target, classroom
materials and instruction. Students are required to provide a handgun, 200 rounds of ammunition,
and eye & ear protection. (For courses held at Reed's Indoor Range, ammunition may be purchased
and firearms and eye & ear protection may be rented from the range.)
COMBINED FIREARMS COURSE
This one day course combines three NRA First Steps Courses into a one day introduction for
shotgun, rifle and pistol. This is an excellent way to learn firearms safety, how different types of
firearms work and be able to shoot a wide variety of different types of guns. The $280.00 per
person course fee include all materials and equipment.
This one day course combines three NRA First Steps Courses into a one day introduction for
shotgun, rifle and pistol. This is an excellent way to learn firearms safety, how different types of
firearms work and be able to shoot a wide variety of different types of guns. The $280.00 per
person course fee include all materials and equipment.
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SECOND STEPS PISTOL COURSE
This one evening session gives students the opportunity to put into practice the skills they learned
in the First Steps Pistol Course. The $95.00 fee includes range fees, the rental of a handgun* from
Reed's Indoor Range, 50 rounds of ammo, and an NRA Handgun Qualification Patch with 2 rockers.
This is a great chance to get out and try the pistol or revolver you have been thinking about buying,
or just get in some practice with a qualified instructor to help improve your marksmanship.
*A surcharge may be imposed on some larger or" special" calibers
This one evening session gives students the opportunity to put into practice the skills they learned
in the First Steps Pistol Course. The $95.00 fee includes range fees, the rental of a handgun* from
Reed's Indoor Range, 50 rounds of ammo, and an NRA Handgun Qualification Patch with 2 rockers.
This is a great chance to get out and try the pistol or revolver you have been thinking about buying,
or just get in some practice with a qualified instructor to help improve your marksmanship.
*A surcharge may be imposed on some larger or" special" calibers
FIRST STEPS SHOTGUN COURSE
The NRA First Steps Shotgun Course will introduce beginning shooters to the fundamentals of
shotgun safety and marksmanship. The course includes information on the various types of
shotgun actions, the uses of different chokes, shotshell choices, cleaning and storage. The many
uses of shot- guns, including trap, skeet, sporting clays, hunting and self defense will be
discussed. Live fire will be held on one of the many Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club Trap
Ranges. The $140.00 per person course fee includes all instruction, range time, materials and use
of equipment.
shotgun safety and marksmanship. The course includes information on the various types of
shotgun actions, the uses of different chokes, shotshell choices, cleaning and storage. The many
uses of shot- guns, including trap, skeet, sporting clays, hunting and self defense will be
discussed. Live fire will be held on one of the many Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club Trap
Ranges. The $140.00 per person course fee includes all instruction, range time, materials and use
of equipment.