Basics of Pistol Shooting + Safety Fundamentals

⏱ Class Duration: 90 Minutes

The class that belongs at the start of any serious shooter's journey. Our Basics class is a structured, hands-on introduction to safely and accurately operating a semi-automatic handgun. No prior experience required. No bad habits welcome.

What you'll learn:

• The Four Rules of Firearm Safety — inside and out
• Handgun anatomy and vocabulary (muzzle, slide, frame, mag well, sights)
• Stance, grip, sight picture, and trigger press from the ground up
• Safe loading, unloading, chamber checks, and basic malfunction clearing
• A 50-round progressive course of fire from 3 to 7 yards

What's included: All firearms, ammunition, eye and ear protection, and coaching. Just bring close-toed shoes and a willingness to learn.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours on the range.

Read the full class guide: How to Shoot a Handgun — Basics Course Guide

Sign the waiver before you book. Every student must read, sign, and submit our Liability Waiver & Release of Claims before class begins. Please complete it the day you book, not the day of class. Unsigned students will be turned away without a refund.

For questions: contact@armyourfriends.com