HANDGUN BASICS LEVEL 1

 

Summary

This class will teach students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate a pistol. Four hours of instruction in one day provides a fundamental introduction to safe gun handling, followed by practice time on the range.

 

Course Description

This course offers the student new to handguns basic classroom instruction and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, two-handed standing positions, cleaning the pistol, and additional opportunities for ongoing skill development. Initial gun-handling is provided for each student at a comfortable pace, ensuring the critical element of safety at all times. Following this introductory instruction, the student is then given range time to demonstrate and practice newly learned skills of gun handling. A minimum of 4 students is required to hold this course. If course is postponed due to low enrollment, students will be enrolled in the next available course which fits their schedule.

 

Course Logistics:

Approximately 4-hours of instruction and range training completed in one day at our facility. Required Eligibility: There are no prerequisites required for attendance. However, all students will be required to provide a valid government issued photo ID (i.e., drivers license, military ID, passport).

 

Classroom Training Preparation:

Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class for check-in process

Pens, notebooks and course materials will be provided

Feel free to bring drinks/snacks for classroom training

 

Training Preparation:

Handgun- Students may bring their own handgun and ammunition. Any caliber is acceptable. If you do not have a handgun, we have a limited number of .22 caliber handgun rentals available.

Ammunition– bring 50 rounds of ammunition if using your own handgun.

Protection- bring eye & ear protection (example) & a ball cap.

Attire – bring clothing and shoes appropriate for outdoor range training, including rain gear – jacket, mud boots, etc.

Classes will be held rain or shine.

 

Adherence to Rules Required:

While in the classroom, the following rules MUST BE adhered to
at ALL TIMES:

NO LIVE FIREARMS

NO AMMUNITION

ALL WEAPONS UNLOADED & STORED IN CASE

 

Course Cancellation Policy:

Enrollees who cancel a scheduled course, for whatever reason(s), are required to reschedule for the same course, or like course, within 1-week after the originally scheduled course date. Enrollees who wish not to reschedule will be refunded 50% of the original tuition cost. No exceptions will be made to this policy due to the resources expended with class preparation based on registration/enrollment numbers.

 

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