Firearm Lessons

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At ARB, we are dedicated to enhancing and promoting public safety through comprehensive USCCA/NRA training programs. Our commitment to training extends beyond the security industry and into the realm of personal safety at home. Choose ARB for all your training needs and join a community of skilled professionals and responsible firearm owners. Join us in empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills to ensure safety and security in every aspect of life.

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NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation

NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type.

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NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

The Instructor Led Only takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction.

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Firearm Safety Certificate

Pursuant to Senate Bill 683 (Stats 2013, ch. 761), effective January 1, 2015, the existing Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) program will be expanded and renamed the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) program. Under the FSC program, requirements that currently apply to handguns only, will apply to all firearms (handguns and long guns).