INTRO TO PISTOL

OVERVIEW

The Introduction to Pistol course is a foundational training designed for individuals with no prior firearm experience. Over a four-hour session combining classroom instruction and live-fire range practice, students learn essential pistol safety protocols, firearm anatomy, and the differences between semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. The course emphasizes proper grip, stance, loading and unloading procedures, and dry-fire techniques to build trigger control and sight alignment. Participants also receive guidance on cleaning and maintaining their firearms, basic marksmanship drills at close range, and an overview of local laws and responsible gun ownership. The class concludes with a practical assessment to demonstrate safe handling and shooting accuracy.

Experience Requirements
This is an introductory course, no prior firearm experience is required.

Background checks are required.

Course Outline
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the four fundamental rules of firearm safety.
• Understand range etiquette and commands.
• Recognize how to safely store and transport firearms.
• Be familiar with the anatomy of pistols and revolvers.
• Have a basic understanding of ammunition, calibers and ammunition selection.
• Know how to properly load, unload and grip a firearm.
• Clean and maintain a firearm
• Understand how to obtain a proper sight picture
• Understand responsible gun ownership
• Demonstrate safe handling and accuracy with a firearm

Firearm Requirements:

Firearm will be provided. Do not bring your personal firearm.

Ammo:

• Estimated round count: 200 rounds will be provided as part of the class.

Additional Equipment:

• Long pants with pockets and belt loops.
• Sturdy 1.5" belt.
• Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals).
• Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline).
• Hydration system or re-sealable water bottle.
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses (optional - we will have safety eyewear onsite).
• Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs (optional - we will have ear protection onsite).