Not knowing how or where to start can be an intimidating hurdle when learning about shooting and firearm ownership. The First Shots® program, offered by NSSF®-The Firearm Industry Trade Association®, is tailor-made for instructors to provide a safe and fun introductory experience. Students leave the classes knowing how to safely handle, operate and store a firearm and instructors feel confident that they provide the best training possible.
The First Shots program supports NSSF-member range facilities, partnering organizations and affiliated trainers across the United States to safely and enjoyably introduce individuals to the fun of shooting.
NSSF provides all the tools needed to plan, promote, host and maximize First Shots events at a range. Any range can adopt First Shots, whether you feature indoor or outdoor shooting options, and all types of firearms including handguns, rifles and shotguns.
Unique Introductory Approaches Offered
What is Offered to Hosts
As a First Shots Host Range, you’ll have access to shooting supplies (ammunition, targets, eye and ear protection), marketing support, course curriculum and training guides, and a unique new customer reward program to encourage your first-time customers to become repeat visitors.
**Expanded First Shots Incentives for New and Existing Hosts**
Requirements for the Program
The program is highly adaptable for instructors, but a host range needs to be a member of the NSSF.
You’ll need to provide range time, classroom space and certified instructors, so if your facility is at capacity or you don’t have the right resources to teach new shooters, First Shots might not be a good fit for you at this time.
Next Steps
Webinar recordings on the First Shots® program are available, including the FREE support resources provided to ranges that become hosts, highlight different ways host ranges effectively use First Shots to generate business and share tactics for you to consider to help make your First Shots events a success.
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