South Plains College will offer an NRA Basic Pistol class on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 in the Law Enforcement Technology building in Room 115. The cost of the course is $75, and students need to register and pay in advance. Space is limited. The classroom portion will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 22 with breaks every hour as well as a lunch break. The shooting portion will begin at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. Pistols, ammunition, hearing and eye protection are provided. Students are free to bring their own pistols. The course runs eight to 10 hours, depending on the number of students, and includes classroom and range time. It covers NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. The cost includes the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. This is an excellent course for new pistol shooters or those who need more training before applying for a Texas Concealed Handgun License. To sign up, call Kasey Reyes at (806) 716-2341 or email [email protected].
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:50:35 +0000