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NRA Coed Basic Pistol Safety Training — Beginner handgun instruction led by a Master Maine Guide
An eight‑hour, beginner‑focused NRA Basic Pistol Safety class that pairs interactive classroom drills with a two‑hour semi‑private live‑fire lesson at a private range.
NRA Coed Basic Pistol Safety Training — Beginner handgun instruction led by a Master Maine Guide.
This NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class is designed for beginners and centers on hands‑on learning: interactive lectures and classroom drills followed by a guided two‑hour live‑fire lesson at a private range. Under the instruction of Master Maine Guide Alice, students learn essential safety practices and fundamental handgun handling in a supportive, semi‑private setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master Maine Guide and NRA Instructor, Alice
Instruction is delivered by Master Maine Guide Alice, an NRA instructor who guides beginners through safety rules and hands‑on skill practice.
Interactive classroom drills and written assessment
Classroom sessions cover safe handling, how to hold, load and unload a handgun safely, cleaning, shooting fundamentals and common malfunctions; students practice these skills before taking a written test.
Two‑hour semi‑private live‑fire lesson
The course includes a separate two‑hour, semi‑private live‑fire session at a private outdoor range where students are fully guided through shooting at a 10' target.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds from classroom instruction into a supervised range experience: interactive lectures and hands‑on drills in the classroom, a written test, then a two‑hour semi‑private live‑fire lesson at a private range where each student is guided through the firing sequence.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Students may bring a preferred handgun, hearing protection and safety glasses to the range; you do not need to own a pistol to enroll. If you own a handgun, you are encouraged to read your owner’s manual after registration.
Interactive lectures and hands‑on classroom practice are followed by a written test and a separate two‑hour semi‑private live‑fire session at a private outdoor range.
All handgun safety rules are followed at all times during classroom and range activities; students practice loading/unloading, cleaning, shooting fundamentals and handling malfunctions under instructor supervision.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to own a pistol to take the course?
No — you do not need to own a pistol to enroll in the NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class.
How long is the course?
The course is an eight‑hour program with a separate two‑hour semi‑private live‑fire lesson.
What are the age requirements?
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Where is the class held?
Class locations are scheduled based on availability and may be held in a number of Maine towns; meeting location is determined after registration.
What happens during the live‑fire range session?
The two‑hour semi‑private range lesson is conducted at a private outdoor range where students are guided through shooting at a 10' target under instructor supervision.
What should I bring to the range?
Students may bring a preferred handgun, hearing protection and safety glasses; if you own a handgun, reading your owner's manual before class is encouraged.