BASIC STEP CLASS
(A Shooting Class for Beginners)
This five hour class will introduce the beginning shooter to the basics of handgun shooting.
It will begin with a strong emphasis on safety and the proper handling of firearms.
It will cover all the necessary information to safely and accurately shoot a handgun.
This class will also fulfill the prerequisite for participation in our Introduction to Self Defense Shooting and IDPA series of classes.
THE BASIC STEP CLASS will consist of "hands-on" classroom and range time emphasizing the following:
- Strong Empasis on Handgun and Firearm Safety
- What You Need to Know Before You Handle a Firearm
- How to Safely Hand-off and Receive a Handgun from Another Person
- How to Look at a Handgun and Determine If It Is Safe to Handle
- Explanation of the Different Parts and Components of a Handgun
- The Firearm Safety Laws
- Range Commands
- The Basic Operation of a Handgun
- The Four Cycles of Operation
- How to Load a Magazine
- The Six Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship
- The Best Way to Grip a Handgun
- The Proper Stance to Shoot a Handgun
- How to Aim a Handgun
- How to Load, Reload, and Unload a Handgun
- Human Target Areas (Where to shoot the bad guys)
In a Basic Step Class: Students Learn the Proper Grip and Stance for Accurate Shooting
Prerequisites: None -- other than being a moral and upstanding member of society.
Required Equipment: There are two options:
OPTION1: Class Fee of $99:
Please bring the following with you:
- Handgun -- Pistol or Revolver
- 50 rounds of ammunition in the correct caliber for your gun
- At least one magazine
- At least five snap-caps or dummy rounds in the proper caliber for your gun. (We can provide these for you for an additional $15. The snap-caps will be yours to keep and can be used in other classes.)
- Eye and ear protection (we will provide these at no charge if necessary)
- Note taking material
- Rugged, but comfortable attire and footwear
OPTION2: Class Fee of $119:
We will provide the following:
- 9mm Handgun and magazine
- 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
You must bring the following:
- At least five snap-caps or dummy rounds in 9mm. (We can provide these for you for an additional $16. The snap-caps will be yours to keep and can be used in other classes.)
- Note taking material
- Rugged, but comfortable attire and footwear
Important: Please arrange to have your gear ready PRIOR to class day. Class days can be VERY busy and there will not be time for purchases.
Tuition: $99 if you bring your own firearm and ammunition. $119.00 if we provide them.
Duration: Five Hours
Ammunition: 50 rounds
Revised: 3/27/12
