The NRA offers several foundational basic firearm training courses designed for beginners and those seeking safe, responsible shooting skills, typically combining classroom instruction on safety rules, firearm parts/operation, ammunition, marksmanship fundamentals, and range rules with live-fire practice. The core ones include the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (focusing on revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, covering safe handling, selection, and shooting fundamentals for target or personal protection); the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course (emphasizing rifles for target shooting, including positions like benchrest, prone, sitting, standing, and kneeling, plus cleaning and maintenance); and the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course (teaching safe and effective use of shotguns for moving targets like clays, with emphasis on fundamentals and malfunctions). Additional introductory offerings often cover personal protection in the home (handgun-focused self-defense basics and legal considerations), while specialized or introductory programs like FIRST Steps orientations provide shorter entry-level experiences for specific firearms. These widely respected courses promote the NRA's emphasis on safety, ethics, and skill development, making them ideal starting points for new shooters.