NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course is at generally 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time. Students learn NRA's rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules, shooting positions; cleaning the pistol, and continued opportunities for skill enhancement. Satisfies FL state requirements for a CWP