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To hold First Shots events, you must be a member of the NSSF. If you’re not, find out more about NSSF membership. If you are already an NSSF member range, submit your events using the First Shots Event form.
For each First Shots event, you’ll receive a First Shots Host Kit with ammunition, targets, eye/ear protection and classroom resources. You may also be eligible for advertising support dollars and more.
Absolutely! We encourage you to charge a reservation fee — suggested amount: $25 and not more than $75 (fees greater than $50 should include additional benefits for participants such as a rebate on a post First Shots experience or product your business offers). This helps offset the cost of offering the event, and results in fewer cancellations/no-shows.
Lead instructors should be certified through a recognized entity (i.e.; NRA, IPSC, NSCA, USCCA, etc.).
NSSF encourages you to take full advantage of your benefit as an NSSF member, and First Shots is one example. You will receive course curriculum, financial support, and we’ll even reward every class participant with a $25 coupon to spend at your range. Use this worksheet to see if First Shots makes sense for you.
According to NSSF research and the experiences of other First Shots ranges, you should expect up to 70% will return. What could this look like for your range?
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