This course is designed for the beginning to experienced firearms enthusiast who has already purchased or is considering their own handgun.  It consists of classroom time, with a live fire portion. Students will learn how to properly handle, store, clean and fire three major handgun action types; as well as fire them in three different shooting positions. Range time is more involved than the first steps class, there will be a written test at the end of the course.

Student Materials:  Each student will receive a Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, Gun safety rules brochure, NRA basic firearms training program brochure, Student achievement card and completion certificate. (Satisfies range safety requirements at most clubs and ranges, also satisfies training requirements for a concealed carry permit if so desired)


Course Outline:  
-Pistol safety, parts and operation
-Three fundamental safe gun-handling rules
-Three major handgun parts on each of the three action types
-Safely demonstrate how to handle a handgun properly (all three types)
-Ammunition and pistol shooting fundamentals
-Determine proper ammunition for your handgun
-Three types of cartridge malfunctions
-Determine dominant eye
-Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the bench rest position
-Pistol shooting from the bench rest position
-Explain range commands and procedures to follow
-Discuss eight NRA rules when shooting and storing a handgun
-Safely shoot a target from the bench rest position
-Reiterate all five shooting fundamentals
-Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the two handed standing position
-Safely shoot a target from the two handed standing position
-Explain fundamentals of pistol shooting from the one handed standing position
-Safely shoot a target from the one handed standing position
-Pistol Cleaning, Storage, and Training
-Identify materials needed to clean a handgun
-Outline safety guidelines when cleaning a handgun
-Demonstrate proper disassembly and cleaning of a handgun
-Explain how to store firearms and ammunition properly
-Identify shooting sports, activities, and further training opportunities