Basic Handgun Fundamentals Class

Basic Handgun Fundamentals Classes

Build confidence with handguns in a safe, beginner-friendly environment. Using inert training pistols, you’ll learn the fundamentals of grip, stance, sight alignment, safe handling, and basic manipulation.

Basic Handgun Fundamentals Class (No Live Fire)

For beginners or Those Seeking a Refresher

The class is 1 hour long and everything is included.

  • Beginner-friendly handgun basics
  • No live firearms used
  • Build confidence before the range

$50.00

Class Details

Description: This class is designed for individuals who want to build confidence around handguns in a low-stress, beginner-friendly environment. No real firearms or live ammunition are used in this class. Instead, we use training tools and inert training pistols to safely introduce the fundamentals of handgun handling.

Duration: 1 hour

Experience Level: Beginner

This course is perfect for people who are new to handguns, nervous about handling one, or want to build confidence before going to the range.

Prerequisites: None

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old

Location: Joe’s Sporting Goods in St. Paul.

Students Will Learn:

  • Proper pistol grip and stance
  • Front and rear sight alignment and sight picture
  • How to load, unload, and manipulate a handgun using training tools
  • Common malfunction clearing techniques
  • Safe handgun handling fundamentals

By the end of the class, students will have a solid understanding of the basics and will be prepared to take the next step into live-fire training, such as our Beginner Shooting Lessons and Beginner Handgun Sampler Pack.

Our goal is simple: build confidence first, then skills.

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