A good Rod & Gun Club will book NRA, Police and Military experts for specialized training.
Here are some of the training courses offered at my club:
N.R.A. Basic Pistol Class
NRA Basic Pistol: Included in the instruction will be Safety, Operation of both Revolvers and Semi-automatics, Ammo, Carrying, Storing, Transporting, Buying, Air Pistols, Cleaning, Shooting Fundamentals and more. The NRA Basic Pistol course is taught by NRA Certified Instructors and the class size is limited to eight people. The course starts at 8:00 am and lasts for 9-10 hours and the cost is $80.00. A certificate is issued upon the successful completion.
NRA “First Steps”: Designed to present the most important fundamentals of firearms safety, handling, shooting and maintenance for the new shooter, specific to the firearm they are using. Will also serve as an excellent review for the person who has had a long absence from shooting and range work. The course starts at 9:00 am and lasts for 4-5 hours and the cost is $60.00.
NRA Personal Protection Home: Designed to present and develop awareness, mindset, strategies and tactics for defense of self, family and home in case of criminal/violent intrusion or attack. Course is built around the NRA concept of “Have a Plan.” Course includes considerable range work on practical and tactical shooting. Prerequisite: NRA “First Steps” Pistol or NRA Basic Pistol Course or an equivalent formal shooting experience. The course starts at 8:00 am and lasts for 9-10 hours and the cost is $110.00.
NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home/Advanced Personal Protection: 2 day course. Presentation-concealed carry, tactical and defensive techniques including shooting while moving. Cost is $190.00.