Basic Pistol

A basic pistol class for new shooters

Basic Pistol Course

Embark on your journey to firearms proficiency with our Basic Pistol Course, where the fundamentals of handgun mastery lay the groundwork for all future expertise. This course is the starting line for novices, a place where the uninitiated become the informed, where safety and skill merge to create confident gun owners.

In this immersive introductory program, we strip away the mystique of the handgun, teaching you to handle, operate, and clean your firearm with assuredness. You will learn the foundational elements of marksmanship: stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger discipline, all within the context of responsible gun ownership.

Our curriculum is designed to cultivate respect for the pistol as a tool of defense, with a strong emphasis on safety, situational awareness, and the legalities of gun use. By course’s end, you’ll not only know how to shoot but also understand the weight of the responsibility that comes with carrying a firearm.

Join our Basic Pistol Course to solidify your skillset from the ground up, ensuring every subsequent step is taken with certainty and respect for the discipline of shooting.

Course Topics

• Firearm Safety Rules: An in-depth review of essential safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents.
• Introduction to Handguns: Types of handguns, their parts, and their operational mechanics.
• Handgun Handling: Proper loading and unloading techniques, including checking whether a firearm is loaded or safe.
• Stance and Grip: Instruction on the basic shooting stance and how to grip a handgun to maximize stability and accuracy.
• Sight Alignment and Sight Picture: Understanding the relationship between the firearm’s sights and the target.
• Trigger Control: Techniques for smooth trigger pull to enhance precision without disturbing sight alignment.
• Loading and Maintenance: Step-by-step procedures for cleaning and maintaining a handgun to ensure longevity and reliability.
• Ammunition Basics: Types of ammunition, calibers, and the purposes they serve.
• Shooting Fundamentals: Bringing together stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control to fire the first accurate shots.
• Range Etiquette: Proper behavior and courtesy expected on the shooting range for safety and efficiency.
• Storage and Transportation: Secure and legal methods to store and transport firearms.
• Texas Law: Overview of local laws regarding handgun ownership, carrying, and use in self-defense scenarios.
• Practical Exercise: Live-fire exercise to apply the learned skills under the supervision of the instructor.

What you need to bring?

Minimum requirements

• • Gun – Quality, Safe Semi Automatic Pistol
    • Glock 19
    • Or similar
  • Magazines
    • Minimum 2 magazines
  • Ammo – 9mm FMJ Frangible qty 200
    • Fiocchi 9mm Range Dynamics
    • or Similar frangible ammo
  • Safety
    • Safety Glasses
    • Hearing Protection

Recommended requirements

• • Comfort
    • Sunscreen
    • Bugspray
    • Water
    • Snacks
  • Note taking material