Introduction to Handguns

Topics Covered

Rules of safe gun handling
Functions of the semi-automatic and revolver handguns
Ammunition malfunctions
Basics of shooting a handgun
- Eye dominance
- Two hand grip
- Aiming
- Sight alignment
- Sight picture
- Breath control
- Trigger control
- Follow through
Cleaning your handgun

Required Gear

Electronic Ear protection (we will provide electronic ear protection if needed)
Eye protection (we will provide eye protection if needed)
Ammo if you are bringing your own handgun

Price

The price for this class is $200.00 This covers materials, range fees, targets, ammo for class firearms and the use of class firearms. Students bringing their own firearms will be allowed to shoot them as well. If you bring your own firearm please bring your own ammo. The HUGE increase in the cost of ammo (+300 %) plus availability made us raise the price of this course.

Description

Our experience has shown us on multiple occasions that a new shooter buys a firearm without at least shooting a similar model and then finds that the firearm is not a “good fit” for the purpose it was intended.

Students will receive basic instruction on gun safety from revolvers and semi-automatic hand guns, the different types and how they work, the various types of malfunctions, storage, and proper shooting techniques. A variety of handgun and calibers (ammo included) from 22LR to 44 magnums will be on hand (Approximately 30+ different handguns) to shoot after the initial range firing with the class revolvers and semi-automatics. 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.

Firearms put out for students to try with ammo

Manufacturer Type Model Caliber

Beretta Semi-Auto 92M7 9 mm
Colt Semi-Auto 1911 Gold Cup 22 Caliper
Glock Semi-Auto 17 9 mm   suppressed
Glock Semi-Auto 19 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 21 45 Cal   Suppressed

Glock Semi-Auto 22 .40 Cal
Glock Semi-Auto 26 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 34 9 mm
Glock Semi-Auto 43 9 mm

Glock Semi-Auto 44 .22
GSA Semi-Auto 1911 .22   Suppressed
Ruger Revolver Double Action SP101 .22 Caliper
Ruger Revolver Single Action Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum
Ruger Semi-Auto LC9 9 mm
Ruger Semi-Auto LCP w/Lazer 9 mm
Ruger Revolver Double Action LCR-no hammer double action only   38+P
Ruger Semi-Auto Mark III red dot optic   .22 LR
SIG Semi-Auto P320 Full Size 9 mm
SIG Semi-Auto P320 Compact (Flat Dark Earth)   9 mm

Sig Semi-Auto P320 Compact with Rome Sight 9mm
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 M&P 45 Caliper
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 357 SIG
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 1.0 9 mm
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 recessed Hammer   38+P
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto M&P 1.0 Claw Sight 9 mm
Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto   M&P 1.0 fiber front sight  9 mm
Springfield Semi-Auto XD40 9 mm
Springfield Semi-Auto 1911 45 Caliper
Springfield Semi-Auto Hellcat 9 mm
Taurus Semi-Auto TCP .380 auto