1/2-Day Intro to Pistol: Train Now! Pay Later!

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Course Details:

This 4.5 hour introductory course requires no prior firearms experience and is designed for those who have no experience at all with firearms, and want to know how to load and unload, and shoot accurately and safely. Taught by a highly qualified certified instructor, the course is designed  to build confidence in the safe handling and basic operation of a  semi-automatic or revolver type pistol and prepare him or her to pass the shooting qualifications required to obtain a Tennessee Handgun Permit.   

Course Objective: The student will gain a high level of confidence in the safe handling and operation of a pistol  

Primary Objectives:

• General firearms safety
• Verify safe, loading, and unloading procedures
• Understand and apply the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship
• Clearing of common malfunctions
• Drawing from a holster
• Range fire drills designed to reinforce the fundamentals
• Gear and handgun & ammo selection
• Firearm cleaning and lubrication
• Prepared for the Tennessee Concealed Carry Handgun course shooting range qualification

Prerequisite: None – this is for people who have no experience with firearms.  

Training schedule: Morning Classes: Show time is 7:30 am with instruction starting at 8:00 am and ending at 1:00 pm; 

Afternoon Classes: Show Time is 11:30 am with instruction starting at 12 Noon and ending at 5 pm.  

Required Gear & Ammo (See course option above):

• Semi-auto pistol with 3 magazines or revolver with 4 speed loaders
• 150 rounds of pistol ammunition
• Holsters, magazine/speed loader pouches
• Gun belt or a strong belt that will support the holster
• Khakis, jeans or tactical pants with belt loops; NO YOGA PANTS
• Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
• Baseball Cap

Additional Required Items (student supplied):

• Rain or inclement weather gear
• Water/Snacks
• Hat/Gloves
• Sun screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)

Course includes: 5 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.  

* We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty.  

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