Description: This course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to pistols. This course is at least three to four hours long and includes classroom and range time for learning to shoot. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive NRA materials and the FIRST STEPS Course completion certificate. This course meets the concealed carry safety permit requirement for the State of Virginia.