The Basic Firearm Course of the LION Firearm Training Academy is based on the NRA Basic Pistol / Rifle Shooting Courses and maintains their standards and guidelines.

The Basic Firearm Course also meets all the requirements set by the State of Ohio for persons interested in obtaining their conceal handgun license (CHL) also known as carry conceal weapon (CCW).

This is an 8 hour course, involving 6 hours of classroom instruction with an additional 2 hours of practical “live fire” training and range instruction.

There will be a written examination and a live fire qualifying to complete the course.

the Students:
– may select from our instructor led, virtual or online self-pace Basic Firearm Courses

– take an official NRA Basics of Pistol / Rifle Shooting Examination

– shoot to qualify the NRA Basics of Pistol / Rifle Shooting Course

– receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and NRA Certified Instructor

the Sessions:

Classroom Sessions

– Firearm Ownership, Rights and Laws

– Firearm Safety

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Components

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Actions

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Ammunition

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Operation

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Shooting

– Course Review & Examination

– Range Safety and Procedures

Range Sessions

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Live Fire Exercises

– Firearm | Pistol / Rifle Course Qualification