Women's Pistol Training: Absolute Beginner

Description

This six-hour outdoor intro class is for women new to shooting who want to develop a strong foundation. You’ll learn firearm safety, gun handling skills and the fundamentals of pistol shooting. Working from 3 to 12 yards, you'll run courses of fire focused on accuracy and repeatability. You'll be introduced to draw stroke, simple transitions, reloads and clearing malfunctions.

What's covered:

• Demonstration and practice of the four basic rules of gun safety, with strict attention to muzzle awareness and trigger discipline. Getting familiar with the parts and functions of a pistol and components of ammunition.

• Technique and training in safely handling a gun, including loading magazines, loading and unloading a pistol, and clearing malfunctions, as well as protocol and safety on the range.

• Demonstration and practice of the fundamentals of pistol shooting, including stance, gripping the gun, ready positions, aiming, trigger control, breathing, follow through and recovery.

• Live fire on the range, working on gun handling and shooting fundamentals, focused on accuracy and repeatability at 3 to 12 yds, draw stroke, reloads, basic transitions and clearing malfunctions.

Topics Covered

You’ll get lots of trigger time working drills that are relevant to skill development. You’ll put in the practical work that drives real performance improvement, confidence, competency and consistency. Small group classes ensure you’re able to set clearly defined, measurable goals, receive personalized 1:1 coaching, and gain insights that will inform your practice. Classes focus on:

• Proper firearm safety

• Efficient gun handling, including draw stroke

• Fundamentals based on the most current methods

• More aggressive practical and defensive techniques

• Shooting on the move

• Target transitions

• Use of time constraints

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry Training, Women's Only Courses

Documentation Requirements

Valid state driver's license or state photo ID is required.

You'll be required to sign two waivers the morning of class.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

• You must have your own semi-auto pistol to attend class. I’m available to help you select and purchase a pistol.

• You'll need ear and eye protection.

• You will need 500 rounds of ammunition. Contact me if you would like recommendations for where you can purchase ammunition at the lowest cost.

• Bring a speed loader (I recommend Uplula).

• Bring a baseball cap and sun screen.

• Bring plenty of water and some snacks. Bring lunch. We take a short 15 minute break. I recommend eating light on the range.