Guides

These guides are the actual training materials used in in-person firearms safety classes in Texas, covering everything from selecting your first handgun to starting your own range day. Have questions or feedback? Contact us at contact@armyourfriends.com.
How to Properly Clean a Polymer Striker-Fired Pistol
How to Properly Clean a Polymer Striker-Fired Pistol
Keeping your polymer striker-fired pistol clean is essential for reliability, safety, and long-term performance. This guide walks you through proper field stripping, barrel and slide cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and safe... Read more...
How to Shoot a Handgun (Basics of Pistol Shooting + Safety Fundamentals Course Guide)
How to Shoot a Handgun (Basics of Pistol Shooting + Safety Fundamentals Course Guide)
A step-by-step guide to the basics of pistol shooting. Learn firearm safety, stance, grip, trigger control, breathing, and what to expect in our Houston fundamentals class so you can shoot... Read more...
Intermediate Rifle + Self-Defense Concepts – Houston Class Guide
Intermediate Rifle + Self-Defense Concepts – Houston Class Guide
This class is for students who have completed Basics of Rifle Shooting and are ready to develop real-world handling skills with their personal AR-15 platform. We introduce working from ready positions,... Read more...
Intermediate Pistol Shooting + Self Defense Concepts – Houston Class Guide
Intermediate Pistol Shooting + Self Defense Concepts – Houston Class Guide
This class is designed for students who have completed Basics of Pistol Shooting + Safety Fundamentals and are ready to build on those fundamentals. You’ll learn to work from ready... Read more...
How to Shoot a Rifle (Basics of Rifle Shooting + Safety Fundamentals Course Guide)
How to Shoot a Rifle (Basics of Rifle Shooting + Safety Fundamentals Course Guide)
This class is designed for new or first-time rifle shooters who want to learn the fundamentals of safely operating and accurately shooting an AR-15 pattern rifle. Students will learn how... Read more...