NRA Basic Pistol Course

Sep 26 2026, 9 am - 5 pm
Sep 26 2026, 9 am - 5 pm
Join the NRA Basic Pistol Course at the RSC! Get ready to enhance your shooting skills with the National Rifle Association (NRA) Basic Pistol Course (BoPS) on multiple Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreational Shooting Complex!
Class Dates: March 28, April 25, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 26, October 10 and November 14
Renowned for its excellence, the NRA sets the benchmark for firearms training. This comprehensive 8-hour course, led by an NRA Certified Instructor, covers five essential NRA lessons, including Pistol Knowledge, Safe Gun Handling, Ammunition Knowledge, and Fundamentals.
Plus, you'll participate in a live-fire exercise on NRA standard targets at the pistol range. Successfully complete the course and pass the NRA test to earn your official NRA certificate of completion. Additionally, the course includes key aspects of MCoE Regulation Number 190-11, focusing on the registration, transportation, and storage of Privately Owned Firearms.
For just $140 per participant, you'll receive:
- National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Course student materials
- Pistol rental
- Ammunition
- NRA standard target
- Ear & Eye protection (mandatory to wear while completing life-fire exercise on range)
- Official NRA certificate of completion
- Complementary MWR/RSC gift for participants
- Lunch
- Two Day-Passes to the RSC
Don't miss out! Register online via WebTrac, call us at +1 (706) 545-6158, or stop by the Recreational Shooting Complex at 7839 1st Division Road, Building 2793. Check out our facility photos and see all the exciting features we offer.