Welcome to our NRA blended basic pistol course!
This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of pistol safety, operation, and marksmanship skills. We offer two ways to complete the course remotely.
Option 1 – NRA Online Course, finish with me at the range
- Register for the blended basic pistol course with the NRA by going to their website onlinetraining.nra.org The online portion of the course costs $60 and can be completed at your own pace.
- After completing the online portion, contact us to schedule a time to meet in person for the live-fire portion of the course. We will review the material covered in the online portion and answer any questions you may have before moving on to the live-fire portion.
- Prior to meeting, make sure you have all necessary equipment for the live-fire portion, such as eye and ear protection. If you need help obtaining any of these items, please let us know and we’ll be happy to assist you.
- When you arrive, we’ll conduct the live-fire portion of the course, which will include shooting drills and safety instruction. Our experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you’re comfortable and confident with your pistol.
- After the live-fire portion is complete, we’ll issue a certificate of completion to you if you pass the course. This certificate is proof that you’ve completed the course and can be presented to employers or other organizations as needed.
- The fee for the live-fire portion of the course is $60, which is due at the time of the live-fire portion.
Option 2 – Instructor Led Zoom Course
If you prefer a more personalized approach, we also offer an instructor-led online course with the NRA! Here’s what you can expect:
- Register for the instructor-led online course with the NRA by clicking the “Register Now” button below. The course costs $140 and includes both the online portion and the live-fire portion of the course.
- We’ll work with you to schedule the online portion of the course over 2 or 3 days at your convenience after normal work hours or weekends. The online portion will be led by one of our experienced NRA-certified instructors via Zoom.
- During the online portion of the course, we’ll cover the same material as the self-paced online course, but with the added benefit of personalized instruction and feedback. Our instructor will be available to answer your questions and help you understand the material better.
- After the online portion is complete, we’ll schedule a time to meet in person for the live-fire portion of the course. Prior to meeting, make sure you have all necessary equipment for the live-fire portion, such as eye and ear protection.
- When you arrive for the live-fire portion, we’ll review the material covered in the online portion and answer any questions you may have before moving on to the live-fire portion. We’ll conduct the live-fire portion of the course, which will include shooting drills and safety instruction, and our experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you’re comfortable and confident with your pistol.
- After the live-fire portion is complete, we’ll issue a certificate of completion to you if you pass the course. This certificate is proof that you’ve completed the course and is required by the state to proceed with your pistol permit application.
We take safety seriously at Cote Firearms and will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience during the course. Our instructors are NRA-certified and have extensive experience in pistol training. If you have any questions or concerns about the course, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you!
