Intro to Handgun

Designed for beginners and those looking to build a strong foundation in firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship.

Description

Build Confidence Through the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

The Intro to Handgun course is designed for brand-new shooters or anyone looking to strengthen their foundational skills with a pistol. This class focuses heavily on the core fundamentals of safe and effective handgun shooting—giving students the tools they need to build confidence, accuracy, and control.

Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on live-fire training, students will learn proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger press. The course emphasizes marksmanship fundamentals while also introducing basic concepts related to defensive shooting and responsible gun ownership.

Whether you’ve never fired a handgun or want to refine your technique before moving into concealed carry or defensive training, this course provides a safe, supportive environment to learn and grow.

Age Requirements

Minimum age for accompanied minors is 12-years old. 

Gear Needed

  • Handgun (preferably .380acp or larger)
  • 150 Rounds of Ammo

Prerequisites

None

Class Goals

  • Understand and apply the four universal firearm safety rules

  • Learn the basic parts and functions of a semi-automatic handgun

  • Develop proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control

  • Build marksmanship skills with an emphasis on accuracy and consistency

  • Gain confidence through live-fire range time and instructor feedback

  • Learn safe loading, unloading, and basic malfunction clearing

  • Touch on basic defensive shooting principles and readiness mindset

  • Leave the course prepared for further firearms training or CCW certification

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