Pistol 101
Your first day, done right.
A welcoming small-group first class. Learn the safety rules, the fundamentals, and fire your first rounds on a real standard — at a pace that never rushes you.
What you'll learn.
Three focused blocks that build on each other, at a pace that never rushes you.
The rules that never bend.
- The four universal safety rules — and how to live them, not just recite them
- Safe loading, unloading, and clearing a malfunction
- How a pistol actually works, demystified
Grip, stance, sights, trigger.
- Building a repeatable grip and stance from the ground up
- Sight alignment and sight picture, explained simply
- Smooth trigger press — the skill that fixes most misses
Your first rounds, on a real standard.
- Coached live fire at a comfortable, unrushed pace
- Reading your own target and correcting in real time
- Leaving with a clear, honest picture of your next step
Is this you?
Anyone brand new to handguns — or returning after years away — who wants a calm, judgment-free start.
- None — this is the starting line. No prior experience expected.
- If you'd rather not learn alongside others your first time, a 2-hour private covers the same ground one-on-one.
- Nothing required — a range gun, eye, and ear protection can be provided. Ask when you reserve.
- If you own a handgun you're welcome to bring it, unloaded and cased.
- Closed-toe shoes, a hat, and a willingness to ask questions.
Live dates.
Pick a date and add your seat to the cart — secure checkout on our own site.
- Sat, Aug 1 · 9:00 AM8 of 10 seats$95
Questions, answered.
I've truly never done this. Will I feel out of place?
No. This class exists for exactly that person. Most of the room is in the same boat — no ego, no rushed pace, everyone starts where they are.
Do I need to own a gun?
No. A range gun and protection can be provided so you can focus on learning. If you own one, you're welcome to bring it.
What comes after Pistol 101?
Defensive Pistol is the natural next step, and Pistol 101 is solid preparation for the Enhanced CCW practical day. We'll tell you honestly when you're ready.
What if it doesn't click on the first day?
It will, and we won't leave you behind. If you don't reach the standard, you keep training with us — free — until you do.
Train until you're satisfied — or your money back.
$95 · 100% satisfaction guarantee