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Basic Pistol Training

If you're new to pistol shooting, feel uncomfortable handling or being around pistols or curious about learning how to select and shoot a pistol, this class is for you!

Here, you'll not only learn how to safely handle, use and store them, you'll have the opportunity to shoot a variety of pistol brands, types and calibers to help you select the firearm that's right for you.

This 10 plus hour class leads you through the basics needed to safely use a pistol. Plenty of time and ammo will be available for practice after the class.

The class fee includes targets, range fees and gun rental if required. Extra targets and ammunition will be available for after class shooting for an additional fee.

Course Outline
Lesson I
Pistol Knowledge and
Safe Gun Handling
  A. Course Orientation
  B. Lesson Introduction
  C. Why Americans Own Pistols
  D. Revolver Knowledge
  E. Semi-automatic Pistol Knowledge
  F. Operating Revolvers & Semi-automatic Pistols
  G. Safe Gun Handling
  H. Safe Pistol Handling Practice Exercise

Lesson II
Ammunition Knowledge and
Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
  A. Pistol Ammunition
  B. Review Safe Gun Handling Rules
  C. Dominant Eye
  D. Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

Lesson III
Firing the First Shots
(Includes Cleaning and Storage)
  A. Range Safety & Shooting Facility
  B. Review Gun Safety Rules
  C. Other Safety Rules
  D. Firing the First Shots
  E. Critique of Shooting Practice
  F. Caring for the Pistol

Lesson IV
Two-handed and One-handed
Standing Shooting Positions
  A. Two Handed Standing Position
  B. One Handed Standing Position
  C. Scoring Targets
  D. Critique of Shooting Practice
  E. Selecting a Pistol

Lesson V
Pistol Sports and Activities
  A. Maintaining Skills
  B. Summarize Lesson
  C. Course Review
  D. NRA Basic Shooting Course Examination
  E. Exam Grading and Review
  F. Student Course Evaluation

Course Logistics
Price
- $125 Non-members
- $110 CCGC Members

Sign up for a full-year CCGC membership:

A the same time as signing up for a class and use the discounted membership price

During the class and receive a $10 discount on a full-year membership

Includes
  - NRA Training Materials
  - Targets
  - Range Fees
  - NRA Certified Training Staff
  - Firearm (if requested); Ammo Extra

Time
  - 8am to 3pm Saturday
  - 8am to 3pm Sunday
  - Open shooting until close (Sunday)

Pre-requisites
  - Minimum Age - 12
  - Minors to be accompanied by an adult
  - Legally allowed to own & shoot firearms
  - No reloaded ammunition allowed

Firearms Available for Training Use
  - 380 ACP Semi-Automatic
  - 9mm Semi-Automatic
  - 38 Special Revolver
  - 357 Magnum Revolver
  - 40 S&W Semi-Automatic
  - 44 Magnum Revolver
  - 45 ACP Semi-Automatic

Sign-up
  - On-line Registration
  - PDF registration Form
  - Request Information
  - Request a Class That's Not Listed
  - Contact Us