A5-12 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course
APPENDIX 6
NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE
EVALUATION
Your input is needed to improve future training courses. Please take a few moments to complete this evaluation and return it to the instructor.
General Information
1. How did you learn about this training course?
____Course Poster ____School ____Local Advertisement
____Family Member ____Friend ____Firearms Dealer
____NRA Website ____Gun Club ____Government Agency
____Other ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please indicate your age group.
____9 and under ____10-12 ____13-17 ____18-21 ____22-30
____31-40 ____41-50 ____51-60 ____61-70 ____71-80
____over 80
3. ____Male ____Female
4. Are you an NRA member? ____Yes ____No
Your Knowledge and Skills
Please rate how well you feel you can do the following as a result of attending this course, on
the following scale: 1=not at all; 2=poorly; 3=satisfactory; 4=very well; 5=extremely well.
1. Identify the principal pistol parts and types of actions, and explain their operation. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safe gun handling. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Identify the types of pistol ammunition, and explain how to care for and
store ammunition. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Identify and explain the five fundamentals of shooting a pistol. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using
a pistol safely. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol and demonstrate how to clean it safely. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Identify the sources for obtaining information about pistols and their uses. 1 2 3 4 5
9. Identify ways to pursue pistol shooting activities, and know how to obtain NRA
pistol marksmanship qualification awards. 1 2 3 4 5
Course Organization and Instruction
Circle the appropriate number representing your response to each statement below, using the
following scale: 1=not at all; 2=poorly; 3=satisfactory; 4=very well; 5=extremely well.
1. The material presented was easily understood. 1 2 3 4 5
2. The material was presented in a logical manner. 1 2 3 4 5
3. This course has helped me gain a better understanding of the function and safe
operation of firearms. 1 2 3 4 5
4. This course met my needs. 1 2 3 4 5
5. The instructors presented the information effectively. 1 2 3 4 5
6. The instructors answered my questions. 1 2 3 4 5
7. The training aids were used effectively. 1 2 3 4 5
8. The instructors made the course enjoyable. 1 2 3 4 5
9. The instructors presented a favorable image. 1 2 3 4 5
10. Your suggestions for improvement on any statement you rated 1 or 2 ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments
1. How do you feel this course could be improved? ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What parts of this training course do you feel were most beneficial?_______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Please make any additional comments ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX 6
NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE
EVALUATION
Your input is needed to improve future training courses. Please take a few moments to complete this evaluation and return it to the instructor.
General Information
1. How did you learn about this training course?
____Course Poster ____School ____Local Advertisement
____Family Member ____Friend ____Firearms Dealer
____NRA Website ____Gun Club ____Government Agency
____Other ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please indicate your age group.
____9 and under ____10-12 ____13-17 ____18-21 ____22-30
____31-40 ____41-50 ____51-60 ____61-70 ____71-80
____over 80
3. ____Male ____Female
4. Are you an NRA member? ____Yes ____No
Your Knowledge and Skills
Please rate how well you feel you can do the following as a result of attending this course, on
the following scale: 1=not at all; 2=poorly; 3=satisfactory; 4=very well; 5=extremely well.
1. Identify the principal pistol parts and types of actions, and explain their operation. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safe gun handling. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Identify the types of pistol ammunition, and explain how to care for and
store ammunition. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Identify and explain the five fundamentals of shooting a pistol. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using
a pistol safely. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol and demonstrate how to clean it safely. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Identify the criteria for selecting a pistol. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Identify the sources for obtaining information about pistols and their uses. 1 2 3 4 5
9. Identify ways to pursue pistol shooting activities, and know how to obtain NRA
pistol marksmanship qualification awards. 1 2 3 4 5
Course Organization and Instruction
Circle the appropriate number representing your response to each statement below, using the
following scale: 1=not at all; 2=poorly; 3=satisfactory; 4=very well; 5=extremely well.
1. The material presented was easily understood. 1 2 3 4 5
2. The material was presented in a logical manner. 1 2 3 4 5
3. This course has helped me gain a better understanding of the function and safe
operation of firearms. 1 2 3 4 5
4. This course met my needs. 1 2 3 4 5
5. The instructors presented the information effectively. 1 2 3 4 5
6. The instructors answered my questions. 1 2 3 4 5
7. The training aids were used effectively. 1 2 3 4 5
8. The instructors made the course enjoyable. 1 2 3 4 5
9. The instructors presented a favorable image. 1 2 3 4 5
10. Your suggestions for improvement on any statement you rated 1 or 2 ____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments
1. How do you feel this course could be improved? ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What parts of this training course do you feel were most beneficial?_______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Please make any additional comments ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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