NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Pistol Shooting Course

This class teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a muzzleloading pistol.

The class is 12 hours in length and includes classroom time and instruction on a range shooting a muzzleloading pistol. Each student learns the NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; parts of a percussion, flintlocks and revolvers; cleaning; shooting from the standing position; identifying failure to fire; and benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the Muzzleloading Pistol handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Muzzleloading Student Examination, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, course completion certificate. (Lesson Plan 1985, reprint 8-08).