First Steps Pistol Orientation Course

Introduction

Stillwater Rifle & Pistol Club (SR&PC) offers a free pistol course that will benefit everyone regardless of his or her level of shooting experience. The course is taught by a team of NRA- certified instructors. The curriculum is based on the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation course. It was revised, however, to make it helpful to not only new shooters but also experienced shooters. New shooters will learn how to safely handle pistols and shoot accurately in a comfortable and efficient way. Experienced shooters will be shooting a more challenging live fire course depending on his or her level of proficiency. It is recommended to repeat the course multiple times. Everyone who has successfully completed the course will receive a certificate from the NRA. The class is limited to ten students, and its duration is approximately three hours.

Time

1:30-4:30 pm

Location

Sixty-yard bay of the SR&PC Range (Stillwater Rifle & Pistol Club on Google maps. The gate is at N36.1797° W97.1942°)

Enrollment

For enrollment, please email the following information to instructor@srpc.info:

• Date of class (Enrollment will close five days before the class. Enrollment for new students starts immediately; students who took this course two or more time can be added during the last four-week period before the class if there are available seats.)
• Name*
• Gender*
• Address*
• Phone number*
• Date of birth*
• Make and model of your handgun

* Required by the NRA. If you are attending the course repeatedly, you do not need to send the same information again.

Fees

This course is free of charge.

Course Topics

• Overview of Gun Safety and Handgun Marksmanship (1 hour)
• Live Fire (2 hours)

Live Fire Test

Attendees will shoot standing with two hands at NRA B8 targets from a distance ranging from 5- 25 yards. The minimum requirement is to hit the 8-inch circle at five yards 80% of the time. Even first-time shooters can accomplish it without difficulty when coached properly. The distance will increase up to 25 yards depending on your level of proficiency.

What to Bring

Bring a handgun, approximately 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, water, snacks, hat, lawn chair, and whatever else you may need for a few hours of outdoor activities. Instructors will provide guns if you do not own a handgun or want to try different types of handguns.