Pistol 101 – Handgun Essentials & Safety Class

A simple, stress-free introduction to safe pistol handling.

📋 Class Overview

This comprehensive 4 hour introductory course is specifically designed for individuals with little to no firearms experience. Whether you've never handled a firearm, have limited experience with family or friends, or are considering your first purchase, this class addresses common concerns and fears through education, hands-on education, and professional instruction. Our approach transforms uncertainty about firearms into knowledge, confidence, and respect for safe handling practices.

👥 Who should attend

✅Complete beginners, prospective gun owners, or anyone new to firearms!

✅Individuals with minimal exposure to firearms

✅Prospective first-time gun buyers

✅Anyone seeking to understand firearm safety and basic operation

✅Those who want to make informed decisions about firearm ownership

📚 Course Curriculum

🔴Firearm Safety and Proper Handling

🔴Pistol Anatomy & Functionality

🔴Condition Assessment

🔴Loading and Unloading Procedures

🔴Secure Storage Solutions

🔴Firearm Selection Guide

🔴Legal Considerations

🔴Essential Gear and Accessories

🔴Hands-On Training Component (Classroom)

🎯 Learning Outcomes

☑ Upon completion, students will be able to:

☑ Understand how Handguns operate.

☑ Clear understanding of Firearms Safety

☑ Safely handle and manipulate common firearm types

☑ Accurately assess whether a firearm is loaded

☑ Properly load and unload pistols following safety protocols

☑ informed decisions about firearm selection

☑ Understand basic legal responsibilities of ownership

☑ Implement appropriate storage solutions

WHAT TO BRING

A notebook and pen for taking notes.

If you want to bring your own firearm to ask questions about fit, setup, or ergonomics, you are welcome to do so. But absolutely no ammunition is allowed inside the classroom.

🔍 Please double-check your bags before arriving to ensure they are completely free of live ammo.

Your safety and the safety of everyone in the room comes first.

About Make Ready Training Company

Make Ready Training Company specializes in building confidence through comprehensive firearms education built on proven industry leading standards. Our certified instructors prioritize safety while creating a supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Training is led by Chris Schaefer, a retired law-enforcement officer and certified firearms instructor with extensive experience teaching new shooters. Chris holds certifications from the NRA, USCCA, Tactical Hyve, and has completed advanced programs with Tactical Performance Center (TPC).

His teaching style is calm, supportive, and easy to follow — perfect for anyone nervous, unsure, or brand new to firearms. Every Make Ready class keeps safety first while building real confidence step by step.

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Limited seating. No prior experience required.

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🎯 Pistol 101: Essentials