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Central Alabama Firearms Training (CAFT) is a group of highly trained, certified instructors who focus on providing safe, effective, and affordable firearms and personal security training. Our goal is to develop their skills to assist them in protecting themselves and their loved ones. We are dedicated to the rights granted to every law-abiding citizen of the United States by the Second Amendment.
Introduction to Handguns
WE ENCOURAGE NEW SHOOTERS TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE BEFORE PURCHASING A HANDGUN. Our Introduction to Handguns course is designed for beginners. Our experience has shown that a new shooter buys a firearm without at least shooting a similar model. They may just listen to what the person behind the counter tells them. They quickly determine the firearm is not a “good fit” for them. This course provides students basic fundamentals of weapons handling and safety for both revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. We show the different types and how they operate, proper gun handling and ALWAYS focus on safety. We have more than 35 different handguns available for you to test fire. We offer the most common semi-automatics in 9MM, but we also have a variety of handguns and calibers from 22LR to 44 magnums. We show you the different sights available as well. You may bring your personally owned firearm and ammunition and we will ensure it operates properly and you handle it safely. Instructors will be with each student on the firing line. Students will receive a certificate of completion after demonstrating the proper use of a handgun.
Topics Covered
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Rules of safe gun handling
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How semi-automatic and revolver's function
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Identifying malfunctions
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Fundamentals of shooting a handgun
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Grip
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Stance
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Aiming
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Sight alignment
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Sight picture
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Breath control
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Trigger control
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Follow through
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Proper Loading and Unloading
Required Gear
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Electronic Ear protection (we will provide electronic ear protection if needed)
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Eye protection (we will provide eye protection if needed)
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Ammo if you are bringing your own handgun
Firearms available for students to try in Tier 2
**This may not be a complete list of handguns available**
Manufacturer Type Model Caliber
Beretta Semi-Auto 92 9 mm
Colt Semi-Auto 1911 .45 cal
Canik Semi-Auto TP-9 Elite SC 9mm
Canik Semi-Auto TP9SF 9mm
Glock Semi-Auto 17 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 19 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 26 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 42 .380
Glock Semi-Auto 43 9mm
Glock Semi-Auto 43X 9mm
Glock (3) Semi-Auto 44 .22
Glock Semi-Auto 48 9mm
Mossberg Semi-Auto MC2C 9mm
Ruger Revolver Double Action SP101 .22 Caliper
Ruger Revolver Single Action Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum
Ruger Semi-Auto LCP w/Lazer 9 mm
Ruger Revolver Double Action LCR-no hammer 38+P
Ruger Semi-Auto SR22 .22 LR
SCCY Semi-Auto DG1 9mm
Shadow Systems Semi-Auto DR920 9mm
Sig Semi-Auto P320 Full Size 9 mm
Sig Semi-Auto P365XL 9mm-romeo red dot
Sig Semi-Auto P320 Comp 9mm Romeo Sight
Sig Semi-Auto P238 .380 Cal.
Sig Semi-Auto P365 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 2.0 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Shield 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Shield EZ 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Shield Plus 9mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 1.0 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P Compact .22 LR
Smith & Wesson Revolver Double Action 686 357 Magnum
Smith & Wesson Revolver Double Action 629 44 Magnum
Smith & Wesson Revolver Double Action 357 Magnum
Smith & Wesson Revolver Double Action Airweight Rec Hmr 38+P
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 1.0 9 mm
Springfield Semi-Auto XD40 9 mm
Springfield Semi-Auto Hellcat 9 mm
Taurus Semi-Auto TCP .380 auto
Taurus Semi-Auto G2C 9 mm
Taurus Semi-Auto G3C 9mm
Walther Semi-Auto P22 .22 LR