Course Time Schedule
- 4 – 5 Hours of training with breaks in the classroom
- 4 – 5 Hours range time (more time is spent on the range in this extended version)
Cost
- $100 (at registration)
- Additional cost to the range may be required and or fees for handgun rentals if you don’t have your own
Course Outline
The Basics of Handguns Extended is a USCCA Certified Course that is a great course for the handgun beginner. Even seasoned shooters will probably learn some new things.
This class is about 5 hours of classroom instruction. There will be a 5-10 minute break about every hour. There are classroom exercises to teach you the fundamentals. After the classroom portion there is 4 – 5 hours or live fire range exercise to practice what you learned in the classroom.
Note: this course does not completely qualify for your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) requirement but if you are interested in obtaining your CPL after this course we will provide the necessary supplements to meet those requirements. Please reach out to us and let us know.
Topics Taught In This Course
- Safety Rules
- How to Safe and Verify a Handgun
- Handgun Actions
- Revolvers and Semi-Automatics
- Understanding Magazines
- Selecting a Handgun
- Ammo and Malfunctions
- Proper Grip and Shooting Platform
- Muzzle Alignment
- Trigger Control
- Holster Options
- Range Etiquette and Expectations
- Storage Options
- Training Plans and Exercises
What To Bring To The Course
The most important thing to bring to course is a positive attitude and an open mind. Without these two things it will be difficult to be successful in this course.
- Snacks and drinks (classroom only)
- Notepad and pen/pencil or a tablet
- Please no laptops as typing may be annoying to other students
- A handgun if you plan to shoot after the classroom portion
- Eye and hearing protection if you plan to shoot
If you plan on shooting after the classroom portion please make sure you read our student outline that has all the necessary requirements to shoot. The student outline is sent once you inquire about the course. If you don’t have a handgun, hearing protection and eye protection there will be options. When you fill out our student questionnaire please make sure you put what firearm you are bringing and or that you don’t have one.
Location Specific Information
This will be held at a private secure range in Greenwood, MI. You will need to bring your own handgun and ammunition. If you don’t have your own handgun let us know ASAP. We should be able to accommodate you with a handgun for an addition charge.