Ladies First: The Women’s Handgun Experience

Description

Ladies First – The Women’s Handgun Experience is Bear Arms Training’s flagship women-only firearms training course designed for beginners and intermediate shooters who want practical, real-world handgun skills in a supportive learning environment.

This women’s handgun class is built for those who want to learn the right way—from understanding firearms safety and selecting the right equipment to confidently handling and operating a handgun.

Whether you are purchasing your first firearm, considering concealed carry, or looking to improve your confidence with a handgun, this course provides the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to become a responsible and prepared gun owner.

Students receive professional instruction in a comfortable environment where questions are encouraged, learning happens at your pace, and the focus remains on safety, confidence, and practical application.

No previous firearms experience is required.

This course is ideal for women who:

• Are new to firearms
• Recently purchased a handgun
• Want to overcome uncertainty or intimidation
• Are considering concealed carry
• Want professional defensive handgun instruction
• Want to train alongside other women

Learn more about upcoming classes:
https://beararmstraining.com/courses/ladies-first-course/

Topics Covered

• • Firearm safety fundamentals
  • Understanding handgun systems
  • Choosing the right firearm for your needs
  • Ammunition basics
  • Safe loading and unloading
  • Handgun operation
  • Proper grip and stance
  • Sight alignment
  • Trigger control
  • Shooting fundamentals
  • Defensive handgun principles
  • Basic concealed carry considerations
  • Holsters and equipment selection
  • Safe storage options
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Continued training pathways

Expectations and Outcomes

Upon completion of Ladies First, students will:

• Understand the fundamentals of safe firearm ownership
• Gain confidence handling and operating a handgun
• Demonstrate improved shooting fundamentals
• Understand how to select appropriate defensive equipment
• Have a clear pathway for continued firearms training

Students completing the course will receive a Bear Arms Training certificate of completion. This can be used to obtain your multi-state VA CCW. 

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Types

Basic, Intermediate, Active Shooter Response Training, Benchrest, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Combatives / Less Lethal, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, Court Ordered Gun Safety, Firearms / Gear Selection, Handgun Fundamentals, In Home Defense Training, Instructor Coach Training Courses, Instructor Training Courses, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance, Medical Other, Prepping and Survival Skills, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Red Dot Introduction, Scenario Based Training, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge), Seminars / Lectures, Shooting Sports Other, Specialty Other, Stop the Bleed, Women's Only Courses

Documentation Requirements

Students must provide:

• Government-issued photo identification
• Completed registration information

No prior firearms training or concealed carry permit is required.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

• No prior firearms experience required.

  Students should bring:

  • Reliable handgun (if available)
  • Minimum 2 magazines for semi-automatic pistols
  • Quality holster (if applicable)
  • 150–200 rounds of factory ammunition
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Sturdy belt
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water and snacks

  
  *Firearms and equipment may be available through Bear Arms Training upon request.

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