Introductory Handgun

About This Course

This 1-day course is for the individual who is unfamiliar with firearms procedures or who needs to develop safe firearm-handling skills and a solid foundation of basic shooting skills. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting and how they apply to accuracy. Through demonstration and practice, participants will learn the movement for drawing the firearm from the holster to presentation. Students will also learn how to identify types of malfunction and take the logical steps to efficiently correct them.

$ 240.00 / 1 day
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Saturday
October 2014
4
Register
Saturday
October 2014
25
Register
Saturday
November 2014
15
Register
$ 240.00 / 1 day
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Saturday
August 2014
30
Register
Saturday
October 2014
18
Register
$ 240.00 / 1 day
Includes a certificate of completion.
Rental equipment available.
ALL COURSES
REQUIRE APPROVAL
Next Available Classes
Course Details
  • Topics
    • Safety
    • Characteristics of the pistol
    • Maintenance of the pistol
    • Shooting fundamentals
    • Gear placement
    • Ready positions
    • Reloads and malfunctions
    • Drawing from the holster
  • Gear
    • Handgun
    • Holster (no cross-draw or appendix-carry holsters)
    • Three high capacity (15+ rd) or six low capacity (7-8 rd) magazines
    • Magazine holders
    • Belt
    • Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection
    • Ear protection
    • Firearm cleaning kit
    • Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
    • Rain gear
    • Water bottle or other hydration system
  • Ammunition requirements
    • 300 rounds for handgun
  • Skill prerequisites
    • None
  • Lodging
  • Moyock location has lodging available on campus and off campus.

    Meals
    A variety of meal options can be purchased directly from our on-site dining facility for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Gear Rentals
    Most items on the gear list may be rented via the application at additional cost or purchased at the Proshop.