NRA Firearms Course are a Fantastic Way to Learn a New Firearm. Defcon-1 Firearms Offers NRA Courses in Chicago
The NRA is recognized nationally as the gold standard for safe firearm training, developing millions of safe, ethical, responsible shooters and instructors. Whether you’re a new gun owner in search of training, or an experienced marksman looking to support others, the NRA has a course for you.
The instructors at Defcon-1 have extensive experience teaching most of the major NRA Courses as follows.
Basics of Pistol Trainin-8 Hours
The NRA has discontinued the FIRST Steps & Basic Pistol courses, and replaced them with an updated course called the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. This course is geared towards those who are new to pistol shooting, or desire structured instruction on the fundamentals.
This course is offered in two versions; the traditional Instructor-Led version (for those who prefer to conduct the training in-person with an instructor, stay on this page), or a Blended Learning version (e-learning at home, plus a follow-on range session with an instructor). Both cover the same material, and you can sign up for whichever version fits your individual learning style.
This page covers the Instructor-Led version. We will begin the training in the classroom learning about handgun safety, the features & characteristics of both revolvers and semi-auto handguns, and lots of hands-on practice with the fundamentals. We will then move to the range portion to put into practice the things already learned in the classroom.
NRA First Step Pistol Orientation:
FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is a basic courses abbreviated to the most fundamental shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of pistol.
Personal Protection Inside the Home- 8 Hours
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
Personal Protection Outside the Home-16+ Hours
The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.
Range Safety Officer- 9 Hours
Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Refuse To Be A Victim®- 4 Hours
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for developing a strategy for one’s personal safety.
