HANDGUN:ESSENTIALS

 

Descripition:

 

This course develops the core aspects of proper handgun usage and techniques. The objective of this course is to give you the necessary foundation of skills needed in handgun use. The main focus of this course is safe weapons handling, operation, and marksmanship application.     

 

Revolvers and semi-automatic handguns can be used in the class. Handguns should be unloaded and cased when brought to the classroom.

 

 

What you will learn:

 

• (Treat,never,keep,keep) weapon safety rules

• Handgun nomenclature 

• Establishing grip of the handgun

• Aiming techniques

• Marksmanship  

• The importance of a smooth trigger pull

• How breathing techniques increase accuracy

• Isosceles shooting position

• Clearing handgun malfunctions

• Loading/unloading procedures

• How to perform press checks/chamber check

• How to perform battery checks

• Understanding how the weapon works

• Weapon maintenance and lubrication 

 

Required Gear List:

 

• Eye protection

• Ear Protection

• Magazine (2 magazines preferred incase one fails)

• 200 rounds of ammunition

• Notepad and pen

• Baseball style cap (optional)

 

Note:  We shoot regardless of weather conditions. Dress accordingly and bring any sunscreen, hydration packs, and gore tex gear you would like to have. If you have a medical condition, please send us an email to let us know.