NRA Basic Pistol Qualification Phase II - Red, White, and Blue Certification: Students must qualify at the Level 1: Red level to earn a Basic Pistol Course Completion certificate. Once the student accomplishes the Level 1: Red level, instructors are encouraged to offer them the opportunity to qualify for the Level 2: White, Level 3: Blue, and Instructor level endorsements on their certificates. Qualification for Level 1: Red is four five shot groups within the four-inch circle at 10 feet. Qualification for Level 2: White is four five shot groups within the four-inch circle at 15 feet. Qualification for Level 3: Blue is four five shot groups within the four-inch circle at 20 feet.