NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course- Mineral Bluff, GA

January 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Blue Ridge Firearms will be conducting a NRA Basic Pistol Course on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  This course will run from 8am -5:30pm.  Cost is $150.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is the best way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting from the top firearms training organization in the world! The course is the first steps for you to obtain the proper certification for your concealed carry permit in some states. Be sure to contact your county, city or state to find out whether this course fulfills the requirement.

Course Menu: The Basics of Pistol Shooting

RSOThe NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a blended training course, which means a portion of the course is conducted in an eLearning environment (online) that can be completed on your own time. The eLearning portion teaches gun safety rules; types of pistols; proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols; ammunition knowledge and selection; selecting and storing a pistol; the fundamentals of pistol shooting; clearing stoppages, zeroing; pistol shooting errors; and pistol inspection and maintenance.

Once you pass the final online exam for this segment and generate your completion certificate, be sure to register for the instructor led training portion (conducted in a classroom and at a range) to complete the course. You can download and print “Looking Ahead: Performance Requirements” under the resources section of the course menu.

Blended Course
 

 

It takes an average of 7 hours to complete this course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to register today!

Questions?  Contact Blue Ridge Firearms (706-406-3350)

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Trail Cameras and Hunting

November 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment

trail camera videoLocation is everything when you’re hunting. But scouting for deer can be troublesome if the terrain is difficult to access and you’re short on time. Advancing technology in trail cameras is taking some of the guesswork out of tracking. Before heading out with your buddies make sure to pick up a trail camera.

Although not new to serious hunters, trail cameras experienced an uptick in the last decade as technological improvements have made capturing the patterns of mature deer more specific to their natural habits and your hunting preferences. [Read more…]

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Trail Cameras and Home Surveillance

November 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Bushnell Trophy CameraIn the late 19th century, the only way to grab a photo without being present to snap it yourself was a trail camera – introduced with the intent to study deer and other wildlife in Michigan. We don’t have that problem in our digital world but trail cameras and  home surveillance are becoming a popular topic.

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Home Surveillance Drones – Should You or Shouldn’t You?

October 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment

drones for home surveillance?To drone or not to drone – that’s the question. Many of you who are serious about home surveillance and defense strategy have been chewing on this question.

Drones – unmanned aerial vehicles – are getting more common. Yes, you could use them as a home surveillance tactic. The technology’s solid.  “Hobby” drones  have been available for a few years now. They have stirred up controversy along the way. We’re going to take a look at the basics here and see if it’s a good fit for home security.

Let’s be clear. We won’t come to a final decision in just one post. In the end, whether you choose to use a home surveillance drone or not is up to you. [Read more…]

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Home Defense Surveillance Ideas

September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment

home defense surveillance camerasA (wo)man’s home is his (her) castle. That’s no secret. It dates back as far as anyone can remember. Even in the hustle of today’s busy world – your home is your sanctuary and protecting it from thieves, intruders, fires and everyday life is top priority.

There’s good reason for home defense surveillance. Every 13 seconds a home is burglarized in the U.S. for a total of more than $4 million in lost or stolen property. [Read more…]

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Stolen Guns And You

August 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment

stolen guns are everyone's problemGuns are a lot like dogs; they do more for us they we could ever possibly do for them. Like our responsibility to take care of man’s best friend, we have a duty to keep our guns safe from prying eyes and hands. Stolen guns are a big problem for everyone.

Thinking you’re safe from gun theft because you live somewhere “it would never happen” is downright reckless. Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, where you live has no bearing on gun theft stats. About a million firearms are stolen annually, according to federal stats. [Read more…]

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Who Needs A 30 Round Magazine to Hunt Deer?

August 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Hunt deer with what kind of rifle?If you have been following the gun control debate in recent months you probably heard the “common sense gun control” groups ask:  “Who needs a 30-round magazine to hunt deer?”  To the non-deer-hunters in the world this seems to be a fair question.

So let’s start with a fair answer. To be honest – no one needs that.  As a matter of fact many states regulate the number of rounds that hunters can carry in their rifles when hunting deer.  This is also true for bird hunters using shotguns. [Read more…]

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Common Sense Self Defense

August 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

common sense self defense for your houseIf you’ve got it flaunt it, right? Wrong; though you’d never know from society’s obsession with over-sharing their personal lives on social media. Folks post everything from checking into a restaurant or vacation hot spot to photos of the interior of their home with new flat-screen televisions or gaming systems in the background. Heck, some people even share photos of their new firearms. Time for some common sense self defense pointers.

The truth is: sharing isn’t so bad if you know your EXACT audience. But you don’t; not online or even at the local hardware store. The smallest piece of information can aid a criminal.  [Read more…]

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Emergency Plan Contingencies

August 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment

emergency plan contingencies away from homeThe world is an uncertain place these days. We don’t need to tell you that. We don’t say it to create a panic. We say it so you will think about being prepared for just about anything, including a sudden and unexpected self-defense situation away from home. The best-laid emergency plans can’t consider every potential danger everywhere you go. You get to deal with the situation at hand, whatever that is. [Read more…]

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Who Needs A Military Rifle For Self Defense?

August 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment

military rifle and self defenseWhether it’s the AR-15, Ruger Mini-14 or some other military-style rifle you’re contemplating for self-defense, prepare yourself for a lot of questions. The big one is – why does anyone in their right mind need THAT much power for self-defense? Before you let your mouth get ahead of you, take a deep breath and enlighten your audience. [Read more…]

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