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NRA Upcoming Courses
Instructor Led NRA Basic Pistol Course
8 hour NRA Basic Pistol Safety course in handgun safety and shooting skills
Registration fee includes all course materials and certificate, book, use of handguns, hearing protection, eye protection, ammunition and targets.
NRA certification of completion awarded for successful completion of course Basic Pistol Course is to teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. The course is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.
Student's will receive a copy of the NRA's "The Basic of Pistol Shooting" handbook. The course uses an interactive teaching method requiring student participation in an instructor led, hands on, classroom and range experience. You will learn many important concepts, including:
• gun safety rules, comprehension and application
• proper handling, loading and unloading of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• ammunition knowledge and selection
• selecting and storing a pistol
• the fundamentals of shooting
• pistol inspection and maintenance
• range protocol
• shooting positions
• live fire
• shooting qualification
8 hour NRA Basic Pistol Safety course in handgun safety and shooting skills
Registration fee includes all course materials and certificate, book, use of handguns, hearing protection, eye protection, ammunition and targets.
NRA certification of completion awarded for successful completion of course Basic Pistol Course is to teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. The course is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.
Student's will receive a copy of the NRA's "The Basic of Pistol Shooting" handbook. The course uses an interactive teaching method requiring student participation in an instructor led, hands on, classroom and range experience. You will learn many important concepts, including:
• gun safety rules, comprehension and application
• proper handling, loading and unloading of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
• ammunition knowledge and selection
• selecting and storing a pistol
• the fundamentals of shooting
• pistol inspection and maintenance
• range protocol
• shooting positions
• live fire
• shooting qualification
The course will be split in between 2 days.
Course 1: Part 1- Saturday, March 6th, 2021, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 7th, 2021 9am-1pm
Course 2: Part 1- Saturday, March 27th, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 28th, 2021 2pm-6pm
Registration Fees: $125
To Register: Call 570-712-2135 or
Email: Range@BurkesGunShop.com
Course 1: Part 1- Saturday, March 6th, 2021, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 7th, 2021 9am-1pm
Course 2: Part 1- Saturday, March 27th, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 28th, 2021 2pm-6pm
Registration Fees: $125
To Register: Call 570-712-2135 or
Email: Range@BurkesGunShop.com
Instructor Led NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills; strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation; firearms and the law; how to choose a handgun for self-defense; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.
Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm).
**Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.**
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills; strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation; firearms and the law; how to choose a handgun for self-defense; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.
Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm).
**Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.**
The course will be split in between 2 days.
Course 1: Part 1- Saturday, March 13th, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 14th, 2021 9am-1pm
Registration Fees: $125
To Register: Call 570-712-2135 or
Email: Range@BurkesGunShop.com
Course 1: Part 1- Saturday, March 13th, 2021 9am-1pm
Part 2- Sunday, March 14th, 2021 9am-1pm
Registration Fees: $125
To Register: Call 570-712-2135 or
Email: Range@BurkesGunShop.com
This is a two-day course
**MORE DATES COMING SOON**
*Ending time may vary depending on student completion of the shooting qualification.
The NRA CCW Course is intended for individuals with basic firearm safety and manipulation knowledge. Students will receive two NRA reference books, take an NRA CCW student examination, complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification on the range. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a course completion certificate.
Cost: $215/person (Includes two NRA reference books/$30 value) + $40 range fee
Minimum number of participants: 2; Maximum number 12
Course topics include the following:
• Firearm Safety
• Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
• Drawing from the holster with and without a concealment garment
• Loading and Stoppage Remediation
• Mindset
Participants must bring the following equipment:
• Firearm in a minimum caliber of 9mm or .38spl
• Strong-side OWB leather or kydex holster (NO SERPA, pocket, ankle, appendix or belly band holsters)
• Sturdy belt
• 200 rounds of factory ammunition
• Two-three magazines for a semi-auto pistol/two-three speed loaders for a revolver
• Magazine/speed loader pouches
• Cover garment
• Eye/Ear protection (Electronic ear protection preferred)
Note: Coffee and water will be provided. Please bring snacks and a lunch.
Register online at:
**MORE DATES COMING SOON**
*Ending time may vary depending on student completion of the shooting qualification.
The NRA CCW Course is intended for individuals with basic firearm safety and manipulation knowledge. Students will receive two NRA reference books, take an NRA CCW student examination, complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification on the range. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a course completion certificate.
Cost: $215/person (Includes two NRA reference books/$30 value) + $40 range fee
Minimum number of participants: 2; Maximum number 12
Course topics include the following:
• Firearm Safety
• Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
• Drawing from the holster with and without a concealment garment
• Loading and Stoppage Remediation
• Mindset
Participants must bring the following equipment:
• Firearm in a minimum caliber of 9mm or .38spl
• Strong-side OWB leather or kydex holster (NO SERPA, pocket, ankle, appendix or belly band holsters)
• Sturdy belt
• 200 rounds of factory ammunition
• Two-three magazines for a semi-auto pistol/two-three speed loaders for a revolver
• Magazine/speed loader pouches
• Cover garment
• Eye/Ear protection (Electronic ear protection preferred)
Note: Coffee and water will be provided. Please bring snacks and a lunch.
Register online at:
A Girl & A Gun will be coming to our range on the following dates, if you would like more information on this event please let us know or contact Ashley @ Ashley@BurkesGunShop.com
Sunday, March 21st
Sunday, April 18th
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AGAGWilkesBarrePA
Chapter Website: https://www.agirlandagun.org/cat/pa-wilkes-barre/
Sunday, March 21st
Sunday, April 18th
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AGAGWilkesBarrePA
Chapter Website: https://www.agirlandagun.org/cat/pa-wilkes-barre/
Gun Giveaway Youth Shoot!
Congratulations to our two top youth shooters!!!
Sam Andrejack with a score of 166 and Owen Williams with a score of 165!
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Thank you to Everyone who donated/shot in our competitions, below are the funds we have raised!
*Guitars & Stars Competition - We raised $264 for the Crush Cancer 5k & Jill Hoffman Memorial Scholarship!
*Pummel Peter Rabbit - We raised $335 for Hunts for Healing!
*Presents that Suck Contest - We raised $115 for the Endless Mountain Community 4-H Shooting Sports - Rifle/Shotgun Club!
*Whack-a-Quacker - We raised $____for Blue Star Mothers of NEPA's fundraiser for Wreaths Across America!
*Guitars & Stars Competition - We raised $264 for the Crush Cancer 5k & Jill Hoffman Memorial Scholarship!
*Pummel Peter Rabbit - We raised $335 for Hunts for Healing!
*Presents that Suck Contest - We raised $115 for the Endless Mountain Community 4-H Shooting Sports - Rifle/Shotgun Club!
*Whack-a-Quacker - We raised $____for Blue Star Mothers of NEPA's fundraiser for Wreaths Across America!