The First Time Gun Owner Course

LENGTH OF COURSE:  8 hours

TUITION:  $125

Course description:

With the rise in firearms purchases in the last three months, there are first-time gun owners who are purchasing firearms for self-protection with little or no training.  This course is designed to provide the necessary skills in safe gun handling and to teach the fundamental use of a firearm.  We owe it to ourselves, our family, and our community to be safe and responsible firearms owners.

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Topics covered:

• Handgun nomenclature

• Gun manipulation

• Loading and unloading 

• Cleaning and maintenance

• Sight alignment / sight picture

• Discussion of handgun cartridges

• The pros and cons of different bullet types

• Safe storage

Equipment needed:

• Pistol or revolver

• 150 rounds of ammunition

• 2 magazines for the pistol

• Loose rounds for the revolver

• Ear & eye protection

• Hat

• Notepad and pen

• Sack lunch

• Positive learning attitude

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Live fire drills will be conducted in a safe environment during this class.  

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If you don't own a gun, we have loaners.  Just let us know if you need to borrow one before the class.  You will be responsible for providing the ammunition for the loaner firearm.