Upcoming Pistol Training

Our NRA Pistol training is broken up into 4 sessions, all sessions must be attended for accreditation.

Next class is Fall Quarter:

Tuesday, October 1st @ 6-9 pm
Thursday, October 3rd @ 6-9 pm
Tuesday, October 8th @ 6-9 pm
Thursday, October 10th @ 6-9 pm

Location: 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
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For additional information, or to sign up, please reach out to Kevin MacIntyre at 541-993-1081 or kevinmacintyre74@gmail.com

Our NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This is an instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from NRA-certified instructors from beginning to end.

More Details:

TDRPC’s instructor led course takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course takes place over several days, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays over 2 weeks.

  • Students will be required to certify their legal eligibility and sign a Firearm Release Form
  • Students are responsible for acquiring their own ammunition and will be instructed on how to complete this assignment
  • Must attend all four sessions to complete the course. Emergency situations will be considered

Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, a short segment on holsters and concealment, and shooting range safety.

Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.