The NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course at Pine Tree Pistol Club provides NRA certified instructors and follows the nationally recognized NRA Basic Pistol Course outline. Students who successfully complete the class are recognized with a certificate to document their participation. The NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class is for men and women age 21 and older who have a current Illinois Firearm Identification Card (FOID). NRA membership is not required to enroll in the Class. Younger students may attend if supervised by a responsible adult who is enrolled in the class. The instructor is responsible for determining the eligibility of students under the age of 21. The average class is made up of 40% women and 60% men. There is usually 1 parent/child team enrolled in each class. Average class size is about 16 students but up to 36 students may be accommodated by the facility.
Major topics covered by the course are: Pistol and revolver knowledge. Safety fundamentals. Ammunition knowledge. Pistol and revolver operation including loading, unloading, cocking and un-cocking.	Shooting Sports Firearm storage. Pistol cleaning. Selecting a pistol or revolver. Shooting fundamentals including position, grip, breath control, sight alignment, trigger squeeze, and follow-through.
The class is 10-12 hours long and approximately half of the instruction takes place on the firing line. Each student provides his or her own pistol, ammunition, eye protection, and hearing protection. Pine Tree Pistol Club provides instructors, instructional materials, and facilities. Graduates of the class may be eligible for membership in the Pine Tree Pistol Club, the finest shooting facility in Northern Illinois.
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