

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BoPS)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
Hosted by Mining Ridge Armory (MRA)

📍 Location:
Mining Ridge Armory; Classroom &amp; Private Range
965 Mining School Rd., State Road, NC 28676
(Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BtxfiREUbge4fcPq6)
📅 Date: 5/15/2026
🕘 Time: 8 AM - 5 PM
🎟 Tuition: $120 per student
🔫 Round Count: ~80–100 rounds (bring extra)

Course Overview
If you’re new to pistols, or coming back after a long break, this is where you start.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course at Mining Ridge Armory is a structured, live-fire handgun class that focuses on safety, fundamentals, and confidence. You’ll learn how pistols work, how to handle them safely, and how to consistently hit what you’re aiming at.

This is not an instructor course and there is no requirement to move on to higher-level classes (although you certainly can). It’s a clean, focused basic pistol class for responsible adults.

You’ll Learn
- NRA rules for safe gun handling.
- Pistol types, parts, operation, and maintenance.
- Ammunition basics and common malfunctions.
- Proper stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.
- How to load, unload, and verify that a pistol is safe.
- Live-fire drills on the range with direct coaching.
- Safe storage and responsible ownership concepts.

Who Should Attend
- New shooters who have never had formal handgun training.
- Gun owners who want to replace bad habits with solid fundamentals.
- Responsible citizens preparing for concealed carry classes.
- Family members or partners who want to be safe and competent around pistols.

Gear List
Required:
- Reliable pistol (contact us if you need help selecting or borrowing).
- 80–100 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition.
- Eye and ear protection.
- At least 2 magazines or speedloaders.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
- Notebook and pen.

Recommended:
- Cleaning kit and lubricant.
- Snacks, lunch, and drinks (kitchen available).
- Seat cushion for classroom time.
- NRA Membership &amp; ID
-- If you’re not already an NRA member, we strongly recommend joining before class so you can receive your NRA Member ID.
-- If you’re a current member, locate your NRA ID (check prior emails, your card, or NRA account).
-- Non-members may attend, but their credentialing will use a non-member instructor number and typically takes longer.

Registration
Seats are limited to keep the class safe and hands-on.
👉 Register &amp; pay online: 
-- Step 1: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=904655
-- Step 2: https://www.miningridgearmory.com/event-details/nra-basics-of-pistol-shooting
👉 Have questions? Message us here on Facebook, email support@miningridgearmory.com, or call/text 704-750-0333.

Train Real. Live Ready.
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.miningridgearmory.com/event-details/nra-basics-of-pistol-shooting?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=state+road-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: State Road
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 965 Mining School Rd., State Road, NC, United States, North Carolina 28676
- **lat**: 36.33961
- **long**: -80.90744
- **full address**: 965 Mining School Rd., State Road, NC, United States, North Carolina 28676

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Mining Ridge Armory (https://allevents.in/org/mining-ridge-armory/14916677)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 965 Mining School Rd., State Road, NC, United States, North Carolina 28676
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mining Ridge Armory
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (BoPS) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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