Pistol Fundamentals Course

Person at outdoor shooting range with target and blue barrels

Our Pistol Fundamentals course is designed for those who are either new to handguns or would like an introductory session to become familiar with them beyond what a basic concealed-carry class can provide. The goal of the two-hour classroom session is to prepare you to be able to manipulate a handgun safely and confidently prior to moving to the firing line for a standardized course of live-fire drills.

Throughout the two-hour range session, your instructor will be right beside you to ensure safety and proper handling of your firearm. You will be guided through multiple shooting drills, totaling approximately 100 rounds, to gain proficiency with your handgun. At each step of the process, careful time will be taken to address any questions or concerns you have along the way.

Course details:

  • Two hours of classroom instruction

  • Two hours of range time

  • Maximum of 3 people per class

What you’ll learn:

  • The components of a handgun

  • Proper handgun grip and stance

  • How to use handgun sights

  • Trigger control

What you’ll need:

  • Close-toed shoes

  • Baseball cap

  • Comfortable athletic type clothing that can get dirty including a form fitting undershirt to prevent brass from getting under your shirt

What you can either bring or rent from us:

  • Eye protection (ANSI Z87 rating preferred)

  • Ear protection (electronic, muff-type preferred) 

  • Semi-automatic handgun (such as a Glock or Beretta)

  • Ammunition (100 rounds)

Pricing:

  • Course fee: $145 $110 ($35 off when you use coupon code STARTER at checkout — limited-time offer!)

  • Eye and ear protection rental (optional): $5

  • Handgun rental (optional): $15

  • Ammunition (optional): $28

For any questions, please contact Cal at cal@cfirearms.com.