Basic Pistol Training

Who is this course for? This course is for novice and experienced firearms enthusiasts who own a handgun. It consists of five hours of classroom time, with up to a three hour live fire portion. 

What can you expect? This course is a great opportunity for you to learn and have fun. You will have an opportunity to handle a number of firearms.  

• .40 S&W
  
• 9mm
  
• .38 spl revolver
  
• .380
  
• .22LR
  

During the course you will learn how to properly handle, store, clean and fire three major handgun action types; as well as fire them in three different shooting positions. 

Range time is more involved than the first steps class. Firearms and ammunition are supplied (although students may bring their own), and there will be a written test at the end of the course. What materials will you be provided?

• Student achievement card and completion certificate (Satisfies range safety requirements at most clubs and ranges, also satisfies training requirements for a concealed carry permit if so desired)
• NRA basic firearms training program brochure
• Gun safety rules brochure
• Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook
  
  

The Course Outline:

• Pistol safety, parts and operation
  • Three fundamental safe gun-handling rules
  • Three major handgun parts on each of the three action types
  • Safely demonstrate how to handle a handgun properly (all three types)

• Ammunition and pistol shooting fundamentals
  • Determine proper ammunition for your handgun
  • Three types of cartridge malfunctions
  • Determine dominant eye
  • Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the bench rest position

• Pistol shooting from the bench rest position
  • Pistol shooting from the bench rest position
  • Explain range commands and procedures to follow
  • Discuss eight NRA rules when shooting and storing a handgun
  • Safely shoot a target from the bench rest position
  • Reiterate all five shooting fundamentals
  • Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the two handed standing position
  • Safely shoot a target from the two handed standing position
  • Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the one handed standing position
  • Safely shoot a target from the one handed standing position

• Pistol Cleaning, Storage, and Training
• Identify materials needed to clean a handgun
• Outline safety guidelines when cleaning a handgun
• Demonstrate proper disassembly and cleaning of a handgun
• Explain how to store firearms and ammunition properly
• Identify shooting sports, activities, and further training opportunities

This course is only offered a few times a year.  It is a 8 hour course and provides you a true understanding of gun safety and the fun of firearm ownership.  

Course fee is $170.00


Register for our 2014 courses, we will be glad to let you know when we have them scheduled.  

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