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Can a pregnant woman or nursing mother safely take a firearms course or handle guns and ammunition? This is a question we don’t get asked often enough, but one we feel we should get asked more. If you sign up for any … Continue reading
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There is no perfect answer to this question, rather the best answer is, in our opinion, to put yourself in that officer’s position and then act in as gentle a manner as possible to inform that officer that you are … Continue reading
We actually cover this in detail elsewhere on the website. Read the full article here … Continue reading
This is the most often incorrectly quoted law we hear about. Now, if the question is “Should I keep my guns locked up” then the answer is different for each person. Do you have kids? Where are your guns stored? … Continue reading
If you do NOT already have a firearm, DO NOT BUY ONE FOR CLASS! Students do NOT need to own a firearm to take a specific course, especially concealed carry. We would much rather rent you one for one day … Continue reading
There are multiple reasons we don’t allow anything higher than .22 caliber for the NRA Basic Course to be fired on the range. First and foremost is the preservation of human life; our students and our own. The Basic Pistol … Continue reading
If you are taking a firearms course with a shooting prerequisite (which is most of them) then you’ll usually need to purchase some ammunition before your class day. If you’re not familiar with ammunition, this can be confusing. What type … Continue reading
In addition to range safety rules, you should be familiar with the commands used on the firing range. Whenever you visit a new range, always communicate with the range personnel and ask for direction on their specific range procedures. Readying … Continue reading
Ensure you are wearing proper eye and ear protection at all times on the range. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Always keep the gun unloaded … Continue reading