No matter what your current level is, No matter what your choice of firearm is, you can always improve.  Level-up any time you like.  Advance at your own pace.

Each time you advance you receive a certificate, signed by an NRA Certified instructor.  You will also have the opportunity to purchase the full kit, parchment certificate, appropriate badge or rocker.NRA qualification Patches

Pistol Qualification Courses of Fire:

  • Pistol Qualification: (download pdf). Prerequisites include any formal class and training in Pistol. During each class you will get the opportunity to go to the next level, or even skip ahead one level if you wish.
    • Pro-Marksman
    • Marksman
    • Marksman First Class
    • Sharpshooter
    • Expert
    • Distinguished Expert
  • Defensive Pistol I (download pdf): Prerequisite: Distinguished Expert Certification from an NRA Certified Instructor, or IDPA Marksman rating. Each rating must earned in sequence
    • Pro-Marksman
    • Marksman
    • Marksman First Class
    • Sharpshooter
    • Expert
    • Distinguished Expert
  • Defensive Pistol II: Prerequisite: Defensive Pistol I Distinguished Expert Certification
    • Pro-Marksman
    • Marksman
    • Marksman First Class
    • Sharpshooter
    • Expert
    • Distinguished Expert

 * NOTE: Not an Official NRA Course. Course is taught be an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor.