NRA Steps Up to Offer Online Training for New Gun Owners

Recognizing that many indoor ranges are closed, and we heard from one member here in Virginia that the outdoor ranges to which he belongs are also closed, NRA General Operations has announced a number of online training opportunities that can provide some important knowledge for the first time gun owner.

"These courses will provide an option for first-time gun owners who don't have the ability to take an NRA certified instructor-led class at their local shooting range at this time," said Joe DeBergalis, executive director of NRA General Operations. "While there is no replacement for in-person, instructor-led training, our new online classes do provide the basics of firearm safety training for those self-isolating at home."

Those courses include:

• Gun Safety Seminar
• NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Distance Learning
• NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course - Distance Learning
• NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course - Distance Learning

Each course, lasting from one to eight hours, is available at NRAInstructors.org.

The Distance learning options are live instruction, not a pre-recorded training.  I checked one offered this month and the course is live online instruction via video conferencing.

Hat tip Bearingarms.com.