This class is a basic introduction to firearms that assumes no prior knowledge. It is good for those who are considering firearm ownership or those who want to understand how to navigate around firearms safely.

We will have approximately 3 hours of classroom instruction, then we'll be driving to a shooting range in the suburbs for live fire practice. If you need a ride, please include that info in the notes field during registration. Timeliness is important - please show up at 12:15pm to sign papers, so we can begin class by 12:30pm. We want to be on the range by 4:30pm to ensure we have a full hour for everyone to shoot.

Topics we will cover include:

Firearms and parts
Safely loading and unloading
Safely operating and shooting
Basics of marksmanship
Overview of firearms laws
Live fire practice

Please review all of our policies on our Policy Page, and be prepared to sign a waiver once you arrive to class. The class fees include range fees, targets, instruction, and use of up to 25 rounds of 9mm ammunition on the range. I will have 9mm handguns available for use during class. If you bring your own gun and it is not 9mm, please bring ammunition or be prepared to purchase it at the range.

Introduction to Firearms (incl. live fire at range)