NRA Women's Only Basic Handgun Training Merrymeeting Adult Ed.

NRA Women's Only  Handgun Safety Class with live-fire. This two evening supportive women's only class requires the student to attend the live classroom sessions at Merrymeeting Adult Education. Optional Range Time will be held at the Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club on a weekend morning from 9-Noon. There is a separate range fee of $50 which must be paid to the instructor. Students may bring their preferred handgun, hearing protection and safety glasses to class sessions and to the range. All ammunition must stay in car!  Students will practice skills in the classroom before taking a written test and going to the outdoor range.. Your instructor is Master Maine Guide and NRA Instructor, Alice

All registrations will be through Merrymeeting Adult Education -   www.merrymeeting.org    There are only 8 spaces in the class.

 During class you will practice: being safe with a handgun, how to hold a handgun, how to load and unload a handgun safely, how to clean a handgun, shooting fundamentals, malfunctions common when live-firing and what to do, Other topics covered include: differences between handguns and their parts, how to choose the right handgun for you, storage, ammunition storage, and firearm safety!  Each participant will receive a NRA Basic Pistol Handling textbook to use during class and to take home.

Completion of this course for certification requires passing a 50 question written examination, active participation in class, and shooting 20 rounds within 4 circles at 10'. If you complete the course, you may use your certificate in applying for a state of Maine Concealed Carry Permit.  

Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite handgun, ear protection, and eye protection to class. All ammunition (50 rounds) must stay in the car! No live ammunition is allowed during the classroom session. If you wish to fire but do not have a handgun, one will be provided with a $25 ammunition fee.

 Covid-19  precautions will be followed - masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing to protect all of us in class and at the range.  The range is an outdoor range that we will be using on a weekend morning. Please bring clothing appropriate which needs to include closed toed shoes, hat, and long sleeves for your safety. Hearing protection and glasses will be provided if you do not have them.