Starting Handgun
Basic - An opportunity to safely learn basic handgun safety and function
Duration: 1 hour lecture and 2 hours range time (all training will occur on the range)
$50.00
Fee
John Burton
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Description
This is an introduction to basic handgun function and safety.
The student will learn about the safe use of a semi-automatic handgun.
Topics introduced:
- Safe handling of firearms and the generally accepted 4 rules of handgun safety
- Loading and unloading a semi-automatic handgun
- Proper grip of a handgun
- Proper trigger management
- Proper sighting of a handgun with iron sights or with a red dot sight
- Introduction to target shooting
There will be a followup session available for continued training opportunities on the same day.
This course includes the use of a handgun. Though students are encouraged to bring their own handgun and ammunition.
Topics Covered
- Safe handling of firearms and the generally accepted 4 rules of handgun safety
- Loading and unloading a semi-automatic handgun
- Proper grip of a handgun
- Proper trigger management
- Proper sighting of a handgun with iron sights or with a red dot sight
- Introduction to target shooting
Expectations and Outcomes
- By the end of the course the student should feel a higher level of confidence in their ability to safely handle a firearm and to safely clear common semi-automatic firearms.
- A certificate of training will be provided at the end of the course.
Types
Basic
Requirements
Students should bring one fifty round box of ammunition for their handgun. If they are using the instructors handguns, they should bring one 50 round box of 9mm 115 grain production ammunition purchased from a local gun store or can purchase one box of ammunition from the instructor.