NRA Basic Shotgun Course

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.

This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn:

• NRA’s rules for safe gun handling;
• shotgun parts and operation;
• shotgun shell components;
• shotgun shell malfunctions;
• shooting fundamentals; range rules;
• shooting at straight away and angled targets;
• cleaning; and
• continued opportunities for skill development.

 Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.

Classroom portion conducted at The Firing Line and live fire portion conducted at Family Shooting Center, located inside the Cherry Creek State Park.