Next Shots: Building Skills, Boosting Confidence!!

Description

If you've completed First Shots® or another basic firearm safety course, this is your next step toward becoming a more confident and capable shooter. Next Shots is a skill-building course that focuses on hands-on practice, real-time coaching, and refining the fundamentals.

You'll start with dry-practice drills to strengthen your stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control. You’ll then move on to structured live-fire exercises that help improve accuracy, speed, and consistency. You’ll also be introduced to techniques like drawing from the ready position and transitioning between targets (based on range rules and student comfort level).

This class is designed to turn basic knowledge into real skills, giving you the tools and confidence to grow as a shooter and prepare for obtaining your CCW or taking defensive pistol courses.

This course is perfect for:

• New shooters
• Those returning to shooting after time away
• Anyone looking to sharpen their skills with expert guidance

Topics Covered

Topics Covered Include:

• Safety rules and range etiquette refresher
• Dry-practice drills for grip, stance, and trigger control
• Sight alignment and sight picture refinement
• Trigger reset and follow-through techniques
• Live-fire drills for consistency and accuracy
• Drawing from ready or holster position (if applicable)
• Target transitions and shot placement
• Coaching and feedback for correcting common errors
• Structuring your own practice sessions
• Recommendations for next-level training (e.g., CCW, Defensive Pistol)

Expectations and Outcomes

What to Expect:

• A supportive, skills-focused class designed for those who’ve completed First Shots or have basic firearms knowledge
• Hands-on training that builds on your foundation, focusing on:
  • Improved accuracy and consistency
  • Proper grip, stance, and trigger control
  • Dry-fire drills and live-fire exercises
  • Introduction to drawing from a holster (if applicable)
• Personalized coaching and real-time feedback to help you progress at your own pace
• A safe, structured environment where questions are encouraged and confidence is built

• A stronger grasp of marksmanship fundamentals
• Greater comfort and control behind the trigger
• The ability to self-diagnose common shooting errors
• Confidence to continue practicing on your own or move into more advanced training
• A renewed sense of excitement for your firearms journey!!

Types

Basic, NRA Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual)

Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver License, State ID, CCW/CHL)
• Proof of prior training:
  • Certificate of completion from First Shots® or another recognized basic handgun course
  • OR Documented experience showing safe firearm handling knowledge (subject to instructor approval)

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

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old (or accompanied by a parent/guardian if under 18)
• Must be legally allowed to handle firearms
• No prior firearms experience is necessary – this course is designed for beginners
• Government-issued photo ID
• Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the range
• If you have your own firearm and eye/ear protection, please feel free to bring them (optional)
• All firearms must be unloaded and in a secure case upon arrival and must remain cased during the classroom portion of the course
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn!! 😊