Defensive Handgun 101 - September 15th, 2024 651 Baptist Rd. Monument, Co. 9am - 4pm

$319.00

Defensive Handgun - LEVEL 1 Overview:

Defensive Handgun 101 is our most popular firearms course and is designed for new beginners. This comprehensive course provides hands-on training and the basic knowledge necessary to safely handle, load, fire, and maintain most types of semi-automatic pistols. As with all of our courses, this course runs on strict safety rules and fundamentals of good marksmanship. Learning both in the classroom and on the range gives new shooters plenty of opportunity to learn these skills in a casual, stress-free environment. And as an added benefit, this course may also meet and/or exceed the training requirements of many states and localities to apply for concealed carry permits. Check with your local issuing agency for more details.

Experience Requirements

None. All levels of experience are welcome.

Equipment & Firearms Requirements

Do not bring any firearms or ammunition to this course. The cost of this course includes all necessary ammo, free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection

Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

COURSE OUTLINE

· Responsible firearms ownership and applications of the handgun

· Firearms safety training for the home, workplace, and vehicle

· Safety concerns and practices while training and while carrying a firearm

· Safe use and handling of firearms

· Locking devices and techniques for firearms to prevent unauthorized gun access

· Potential dangers (penetration, ricochet, misidentification, accidental discharges, etc.)

· Ready positions

· Components and operation of modern pistols

· Types, components, and purposes of modern ammunition

· Applicable laws relating to the possession, transportation, and storage of firearms

· General guidelines on interstate travel with firearms

· Administrative loading and unloading of pistols

· Fundamentals of basic shooting techniques

· Preventative maintenance (cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and safe storage)