Handgun Orientation (Handgun 101) Duration  1 Day New gun owners seeking familiarity and comfort, as well as those wanting to try something different and learn a new skill, will find this course to be the perfect foundation. This comprehensive course provides hands-on training and the basic knowledge necessary to safely handle, load, fire, and maintain most types of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Classroom and range time offer ample opportunity to achieve the skills for success in a casual, stress-free environment. This course may also meet and/or exceed the training requirements of many states and localities to apply for concealed carry permits. Check with your local issuing agency for more details.

Prerequisite  None.

Course Outline 

• Responsible firearms ownership and applications of the handgun
• Firearms safety for the home, workplace, and vehicle
• Safety concerns and practices while training and while carrying a firearm
• Safe use and handling of firearms
• Locking devices and techniques for firearms to prevent unauthorized access
• Potential dangers (penetration, ricochet, misidentification, accidental discharges, etc.)
• Ready positions
• Components and operation of modern pistols and revolvers
• Types, components, and purposes of modern ammunition
• Applicable laws relating to the possession, transportation, and storage of firearms
• General guidelines on interstate travel with firearms
• Administrative loading and unloading of pistols and revolvers
• Fundamentals of basic shooting techniques
• Preventative maintenance (cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and safe storage)