Safety:  Students will be exposed to four simple, universally accepted rules of gun safety which, if followed scrupulously, will prevent tragedies and embarrassments resulting from unintended discharges.  

 

Gun Handling and Marksmanship: Safe loading and unloading, correct stance and grip, sight picture and basic marksmanship will be covered.  We discuss and explain proper sight alignment, sight picture, trigger manipulation, and what are referred to as “follow through” and “reset,” and practice them.  These are the skills required to hit one's target.

 

Shooting Drills: Courses of fire have been developed to permit a novice to gain experience with the concepts introduced in the program, and to experience a formal training environment (range commands, line etiquette, safety procedures, etc.).  It is hard enough to be challenging, but not so difficult as to be discouraging.  (We have all been beginners.)

Equipment:  The instructors will explain the advantages and disadvantages of semi-automatics vs. revolvers as defensive tools, and how to select a firearm, holster and ammunition that is appropriate to your individual needs and personal intentions.  Participants will have the opportunity to examine and try out several different types of hand guns, to assist them in selecting a personal firearm when that time comes.