1) Free Intro Call
Match goals (Scouts/JROTC/4-H, school clubs, or individual), pick a discipline, and choose a starting rating target.
NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
MQP Training & Certificates — Youth & Young Adults
Start at your current level and progress — Pro-Marksman to Distinguished Expert — in pistol, rifle, shotgun, air-gun & more. Safe, instructor-led sessions at Pikes Peak Gun Club, Colorado Springs.
Verified Instructor — El Paso County (VI24-003)
NRA Distinguished Pistol Expert
Pikes Peak Gun Club Partner
Youth-Friendly • Safety First
How the MQP Works
2) Coaching + Practice
Instructor-led technique, dry-fire, then live-fire practice following MQP safety and course-of-fire guidance.
3) Qualification Day
Run official courses of fire, score & record results, and prepare award orders & recognition paperwork.
Skill Ladder & Awards
Pro-Marksman → Marksman → Sharpshooter → Expert → Distinguished Expert.
Disciplines We Offer (Range-dependent)
Air Pistol
Start supported; progress to International standing. Low recoil—great for youth.
Air Rifle
Three-position pathway (prone, standing, kneeling) builds consistency and discipline.
Rimfire Rifle
Qualify via prone/benchrest, all-standing, or 3-position—ideal bridge to smallbore.
Pistol (Basic & Bullseye)
Self-paced basic pistol plus conventional “Bullseye” one-hand precision variants.
Defensive Pistol I/II
Build safe handling, draw-stroke, and confident time standards (after basic pistol).
Shotgun
Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays & 5-Stand™—perfect for youth league development.
Muzzleloading
Historic pistol, rifle, and shotgun—excellent fundamentals and attention to detail.
All MQP Resources
Courses of fire, guide book, and score sheets in one place.
Path to Distinguished Expert
What to Expect
We’ll coach you through each rung of the ladder in your chosen discipline(s). When you’ve met the score and participation requirements, we’ll help assemble the HQ Distinguished Expert recognition packet.
Pro Tip
Many youth cross-train (e.g., Air Pistol + Rimfire Rifle). Variety keeps training engaging and speeds overall development.
What to Bring
Required
• Eye & ear protection
• Appropriate firearm & ammunition (we’ll advise round counts)
• Closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water & snacks
• Parent/guardian for minors (range rules apply)
Helpful
• Shooting log-book & pen
• Gloves, hat, sunscreen, lightweight chair
• Water
• Snacks
Range Notes
• Range access is subject to availability. After you schedule with Triple A Coach LLC, we’ll confirm the range for your requested date and time.
• All range time is subject to availability. Once you book with Triple A Coach LLC, we’ll confirm the range and lock in your requested date and time.
• Range availability varies; after you schedule with Triple A Coach LLC, we’ll confirm the range for your preferred date and time.
Location — Pikes Peak Gun Club
Address: 450 S Franceville Coal Mine Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80929
We schedule MQP lanes during appropriate hours and in accordance with club rules.
Ready to Start Your MQP Journey?
Whether you’re brand-new or chasing Distinguished Expert, we’ll build a plan that fits your goals and timeline.
Note: Distinguished Expert recognitions are issued via the NRA’s official process.
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