In this Basic Pistol firearms safety training course, students will receive instruction on firearm safety, handling, Maryland state firearm law, handgun parts and operation, and basic maintenance of a firearm. Additionally, a basic use-of-force lecture will be included.  This 8-hour course covers time in the classroom, our simulation lab and live firing on the range.

IMPORTANT! Please be aware that PREGNANT WOMEN should discuss the use of firearms with their physician prior to taking part in this course or any firearms use. Specifically you should discuss the effects of exposure to loud sounds.  If you are pregnant and/or nursing you should not handle any chemicals, lubricants or solvents unless you have discussed doing so with your physician.

A firearm is allowed and should be available to each student during the course.  NO AMMUNITION IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM. Please read your manual and be somewhat familiar with your firearm before coming to class.  Specifically you should know if you CAN or CANNOT dry fire your particular firearm.

Curriculum:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• State the course goal and any special requirements for the lessons
• Identify the principal parts of a pistol and  the types of pistol  actions, and demonstrate how they function
• State, explain and apply the rules for safe  gun handling
• Demonstrate how to handle a pistol in a safe manner
• Identify the different components of a pistol cartridge
• Explain the firing sequence of a cartridge
• Explain how to properly identify and store ammunition
• State the major types of cartridge malfunctions, and how to react to them
• Explain the fundamentals of pistol shooting
• Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills  and attitude necessary to assume the one- Handed / two handed standing shooting position and bench rest position
• Safely shoot a pistol from the one-handed / two handed standing shooting and bench rest position using the fundamentals of pistol shooting at a target on a range
• Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to  conduct live fire training on a range
• Properly score a pistol target
• Explain the basic guidelines for selecting and purchasing a pistol
• Identify the materials needed to clean a pistol
• Demonstrate how to safely clean a pistol
• Identify several ways to pursue pistol shooting after this course

LESSON I: Proper Safety of Firearms

LESSON II: Nomenclature of Firearms

LESSON III: Selection of Firearm Personal Protection

LESSON IV: Ammunition Types – Target vs Defensive

LESSON V: Accessories

LESSON VI: Maintenance & Cleaning

Duration: 8 hours

Student Requirements

• Students are STRONGLY encouraged to bring and shoot their own handgun.
• 200 rounds of ammunition ( .22 is allowed for this course of fire )

Cost: $100