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2008 Firearms Training Classes 
 

ANJRPC and our member clubs offer a continuing series of Firearms Safety classes for Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection, etc. These classes are taught by NRA certified instructors using the NRA basic firearms curriculum. This is the knowledge you need to be a safe and responsible gun owner.

Basic Classes
Basic Pistol Class
Basic Rifle Class
Basic Shotgun Class
Muzzleloading Rifle Class
Home Firearm Safety

Advanced Classes
Personal Protection Inside the Home
Personal Protection Outside of the Home

Instructor Classes
Basic Instructor Training
Pistol Instructor
Rifle Instructor
Shotgun Instructor
Home Firearm Safety Instructor
Personal Protection in the Home Instructor

 

NRA Basic Pistol Classes
Intended for beginners or as a refresher for experienced shooters this course will teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The course is a minimum of 10 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Pistol knowledge and safe gun handling
  • Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of pistol shooting
  • Firing the first shots
  • Two-Handed and One-Handed Standing shooting positions
  • Pistol sports and activities
June 21 & 22 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
June 28 Riverdale Police Pistol Range map
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Donovan at (201) 692-9372 Prompt 3 or by email at jdon68@aol.com
September 27 Tenafly Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Donovan at (201) 692-9372 Prompt 3 or by email at jdon68@aol.com
December 6 Riverdale Police Pistol Range - Tentative Date
   

NRA Basic Rifle Classes
Intended for beginners or as a refresher for experienced shooters this course will teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of  a rifle in target shooting. The course is a minimum of 14 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Rifle knowledge and safe gun handling
  • Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of rifle shooting
  • Firing the first shots
  • Standing rifle shooting positions
  • Prone and kneeling rifle shooting positions
  • Sitting rifle shooting positions and a review of positions
  • Rifle sports and activities
July 26 & 27 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
October 25 & 26 Tenafly Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Donovan at (201) 692-9372 Prompt 3 or by email at jdon68@aol.com
   
NRA Basic Shotgun Classes
Intended for beginners or as a refresher for experienced shooters this course will teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe and proper use of  a shotgun in shooting a moving target. The course is a minimum of 10 hours and covers the following topics:
  • Shotgun knowledge and safe gun handling
  • Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of shotgun shooting
  • Firing the first shots
  • Shotgun shooting skills and practical exercise
  • Shotgun games and activities
June 7 & 8 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   
NRA Basic Muzzleloading Rifle Class

Intended for beginners or as a refresher for experienced shooters, this course will develop the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a muzzleloading rifle. This course is a minimum of 12 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Rifle knowledge and safe gun handling
  • Black powder and loading the muzzleloading rifle
  • Firing and cleaning the muzzleloading rifle
  • Shooting from the standing position
  • Shooting from the crossed sticks (sitting) position
  • Rifle games and activities
  None currently scheduled
   
NRA Home Firearm Safety
Intended for all firearms owners this course will teach the basic knowledge and skills and explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of guns in the home. The course is a minimum of 4 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Rules for safe gun handling
  • Identifying and unloading different firearms
  • Practical exercises in safe gun handling
  • Types of ammunition
  • Cleaning and storage of firearms
September 14 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   

NRA Basic Personal Protection Inside the Home
Course participants must be EXPERIENCED shooters (mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm). Validation of shooting experience can be one of the following:

  • NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate
  • NRA Marksman Qualification Program (pistol disciplines)
  • Pistol qualification card
  • Military DD 214 with pistol qualification
  • Concealed carry permit
  • Passing the Pre-Course Evaluation

This course will develop in the students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family within their home, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense. This course is a minimum of 8 hours and may take more time as required to meet the mandatory performance objectives.

November 16  Tenafly Rifle & Pistol Club - Tentative date
   

NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Classes
Course participants must be experienced shooters who possess the basic knowledge and skills of safe gun handling and handgun shooting. They must also have the basic knowledge skills and attitudes taught in the NRA's Basic Personal Protection in the Home course. Validation of shooting experience can be one of the following:

  • NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course Certificate
  • Passing the Pre-Course Evaluation

This course will develop in students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home. This course is a minimum of 9 hours for Level I and an additional 5 hours for Level II and may take more time as required to meet the mandatory performance objectives.

May 18, 24, & 25 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   
NRA Basic Instructor Training
Intended for experienced shooters this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Firearms Training Courses. The course is a minimum of 6 hours and covers the following topics:

  • How to introduce a speaker
  • The instructor and the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program
  • Using a training team
  • Training materials and training aids
  • Organizing your course
  • Preparing to teach

This course is the mandatory pre-requisite for all subsequent NRA Certified Instructor training.

May 17 Cherry Ridge Range
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Donovan at (201) 692-9372 Prompt 3 or by email at jdon68@aol.com
August 2 Stir and Shoot, Sandyston (Sussex County)
For information and to register for this class contact:
Anthony Alampi at (973) 948-5069 - email stirandshoot@yahoo.com
   

NRA Pistol Instructor Training
Intended for experienced pistol shooters who have completed the NRA Basic Instructor Training this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course. The course is a minimum of 11 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course lesson plans
  • Teaching pistol lesson I: Pistol knowledge and safe handling
  • Teaching pistol lesson II: Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of pistol shooting
  • Basic pistol instructional method
  • Teaching pistol lesson III: Firing the first shots
  • Teaching pistol lesson IV: Two-handed and one-handed standing shooting positions
  • Evaluating and improving performance of beginning pistol shooters
  • Teaching pistol lesson V: Pistol sports and activities
April 19 & 20 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
June 7 & 14 Riverdale Police Pistol Range
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Donovan at (201) 692-9372 Prompt 3 or by email at jdon68@aol.com
August 9 & 10 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   
NRA Rifle Instructor Training
Intended for experienced rifle shooters who have completed the NRA Basic Instructor Training this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course. The course is a minimum of 14 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course lesson plans
  • Teaching rifle lesson I: Rifle knowledge and safe handling
  • Teaching rifle lesson II: Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of rifle shooting
  • Basic rifle instructional method
  • Teaching rifle lesson III: Firing the first shots
  • Teaching rifle lesson IV: Standing rifle shooting positions
  • Teaching rifle lesson V: Prone and kneeling rifle shooting positions
  • Teaching rifle lesson VI: Sitting rifle shooting position and review of positions
  • Evaluating and improving performance of beginning rifle shooters
  • Teaching rifle lesson VII: Rifle sports and activities
May 3 & 4 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
August 23 & 24 Stir and Shoot, Sandyston (Sussex County)
For information and to register for this class contact:
Anthony Alampi at (973) 948-5069 - email stirandshoot@yahoo.com
September 20 & 21 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   
NRA Shotgun Instructor Training
Intended for experienced shotgun shooters who have completed the NRA Basic Instructor Training this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course. The course is a minimum of 11 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course lesson plans
  • Teaching shotgun lesson I: Shotgun knowledge and safe handling
  • Teaching shotgun lesson II: Ammunition knowledge and the fundamentals of shotgun shooting
  • Basic shotgun instructional method
  • Teaching shotgun lesson III: Firing the first shots
  • Teaching shotgun lesson IV: Shotgun shooting skills practical
  • Evaluating and improving performance of beginning shotgun shooters
  • Teaching shotgun lesson V: Shotgun sports and activities
June 15 & 22 Clinton Wildlife Management Area
For information and to register for this class contact:
Joe Westfield at (908) 884-9877 - email jwdash@aol.com
July 12 & 13 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
August 30 Stir and Shoot, Sandyston (Sussex County)
For information and to register for this class contact:
Anthony Alampi at (973) 948-5069 - email stirandshoot@yahoo.com
   
NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor Training
After completing the NRA Basic Instructor Training and a pre-course assessment this course will develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Home Firearms Safety Course. The course is a minimum of 5 hours and covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to the NRA Home Firearms Safety Course lesson plans
  • Teaching home firearms safety lessons I & II: Gun safety rules and firearms identification and unloading
  • Teaching home firearms safety lessons III & IV: Safe gun handling practical exercises, ammunition, firearm cleaning and storage
October 4 & 5 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   
NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor Training
Candidates for this course must be experienced NRA Certified Pistol Instructors and pass a comprehensive pre-course assessment consisting of a written exam, gun handling exercises and live fire exercises. Instructors who complete this course will possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Personal Protection Course. This course is a minimum of 9 hours not including the pre-course assessment.

August 23, 24 & 30 Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
For information and to register for this class contact:
John Coakley at (908) 907-3883 - email treasurer@cjrpc.org
   

Last modified: 06/21/08