Two consecutive days: SEP 7 & 8, 2013

NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.

Your Certified Instructors will use the NRA’s Total Participant Involvement instructional methods, and will employ hands-on classroom training aids. All firearms, ammunition, hearing protection and eye protection are provided by the instructors. Refreshments and lunch are provided by Aliquippa Bucktails.

Registration is a two-step process. 1) Go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx and select ‘Basic Shotgun Shooting Course’ and Zip Code ‘15001’ to enter your information into the Bucktails course. 2) Send a check for $25 deposit, payable to Aliquippa Bucktails, by August 30th to: Aliquippa Bucktails, Attn: NRA Basic Shotgun Course 2564 Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA 15001