Our Basic Pistol class is a 4-hour class led by NRA/USCCA instructors and are tailored for new gun owners or beginners with little to no experience. While the standard comprehensive NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is an 8-hour format (blended or instructor-led), our focused 4-hour format typically compresses essential orientation or specific modules like the NRA First Steps Pistol course.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours (10am - 2pm). Course is split between classroom orientation and practical application/live-fire range time).
Primary Goal: Teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
Firearm Types Covered: Both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
We will practice these fundamentals with laser training guns before going to the live fire portion.
Be prepared to shoot 25-75 rds of ammunition. We feel that at this point a smaller round count allows you to focus on developing the fundamentals, gaining confidence and understanding.
Loaner pistols are available to those students who have not purchased a firearm yet.
NRA/USCCA Rules for Safe Gun Handling: Safe storage, cleaning, and general rules.
Pistol Knowledge & Operation: Understanding parts of both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
Ammunition Knowledge: Cartridge components and selection.
Shooting Fundamentals: Two-handed shooting positions, grip, aiming, and firing initial shots.
Maintenance: Basic cleaning and safe storage at home.
Plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the range (10am - 2pm).
Students should arrive on-time and prepared to participate for the day of training.
Quality pistol
Minimum of two magazines
Magazine pouch or other suitable method of carrying magazines
25-75 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition — no reloads
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Folding chair
Drinking water
Hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
Rain gear — training is conducted rain or shine
Pen and paper
Come prepared to learn, participate, and spend the full day at the range.
Bring a smile and an eager attitude.
Students are responsible for bringing the required equipment and ammunition. Please ensure that your handgun, holster, magazines, and other equipment are appropriate for the course.
A portion of this training is conducted outdoors and may continue in changing weather conditions. Dress appropriately and come prepared for rain, sun, heat, and other outdoor conditions.
Our Basic Pistol class is a 4-hour class led by NRA/USCCA instructors and are tailored for new gun owners or beginners with little to no experience. While the standard comprehensive NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is an 8-hour format (blended or instructor-led), our focused 4-hour format typically compresses essential orientation or specific modules like the NRA First Steps Pistol course.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours (10am - 2pm). Course is split between classroom orientation and practical application/live-fire range time).
Primary Goal: Teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
Firearm Types Covered: Both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
We will practice these fundamentals with laser training guns before going to the live fire portion.
Be prepared to shoot 25-75 rds of ammunition. We feel that at this point a smaller round count allows you to focus on developing the fundamentals, gaining confidence and understanding.
Loaner pistols are available to those students who have not purchased a firearm yet.
NRA/USCCA Rules for Safe Gun Handling: Safe storage, cleaning, and general rules.
Pistol Knowledge & Operation: Understanding parts of both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.
Ammunition Knowledge: Cartridge components and selection.
Shooting Fundamentals: Two-handed shooting positions, grip, aiming, and firing initial shots.
Maintenance: Basic cleaning and safe storage at home.
Plan to spend approximately 4 hours at the range (10am - 2pm).
Students should arrive on-time and prepared to participate for the day of training.
Quality pistol
Minimum of two magazines
Magazine pouch or other suitable method of carrying magazines
25-75 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition — no reloads
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Folding chair
Drinking water
Hat, sunscreen, and bug spray
Rain gear — training is conducted rain or shine
Pen and paper
Come prepared to learn, participate, and spend the full day at the range.
Bring a smile and an eager attitude.
Students are responsible for bringing the required equipment and ammunition. Please ensure that your handgun, holster, magazines, and other equipment are appropriate for the course.
A portion of this training is conducted outdoors and may continue in changing weather conditions. Dress appropriately and come prepared for rain, sun, heat, and other outdoor conditions.
