Course Goal:

To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Length of Course:

8 hours: 3 Hours classroom - 4 Hours Range Qualification (Additional time may be desirable in order for students to develop skills before moving on to the next lesson.)

Student Text:

The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. (Provided with class materials.)

Course Lessons:

Lesson I: Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling

Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Lesson III: Firing the First Shots

Lesson IV: Two-Handed and One-Handed Standing Shooting Positions

Lesson V: Pistol Sports and Activities

Equipment requirements:

-Semi-automatic pistol or revolver

-3 magazines for semi-automatic pistol or 3 speed loaders for a revolver

- Holster and magazine pouch for semi-automatic pistol or holster and speed loader pouch for revolver

- 300 rounds of factory ammunition

-Ear protection, eye protection, comfortable clothing including tennis shoes or hiking boots, sun screen, Lunch and Water.