Level 1 Handgun

 

Prerequisite 

The student should know and be able to demonstrate firearm safety skills and handling of a firearm. 

Course Outline 

• Handgun selection considerations

• Support equipment

• Shooting basics - the importance of proper grip, sight alignment, sight picture, stance, trigger control, and follow-through

• Presentation of the handgun from the holster to the target and safe recovery back to the holster

• Administrative and in-service loading and unloading techniques

• Static shooting positions

• Cleaning and maintenance

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Equipment List 

• Quality functional semi-automatic pistol – Full size and compact pistols only.

  • No micro pistols or pocket pistols to include P238, P938, P365, M&P Shield, Glock 43, etc.

• 3 magazines

• Magazine pouch

• Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster

• Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy 1.5" belt, closed-toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline)

• Optional, loading devices

Classes starting at 8:30 am will run until 5:00 pm.

Length: 5 hours

Tuition: $295.00 plus GST

Dates: May 15 through September 30, 2024 or to be scheduled with the Academy.