Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Fairfax, Va. - In response to the growing number of first-time gun buyers during the coronavirus outbreak, the National Rifle Association's Education & Training Division is pleased to announce the launch of four new online gun safety courses.

"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

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

Though range time is part of some of the classes (Basics of Pistol Shooting - Distance Learning & Personal Protection in the Home - Distance Learning), there is still a wealth of knowledge available in every online section.