Taught by an NRA-certified instructor and Range Safety Officer. Experienced in beginner instruction. Focused on building safe, competent first-time shooters.

Classroom instruction followed by live fire application at the range. All-inclusive — 50 rounds of ammunition, range fees, and safety equipment provided.

If you're serious about carrying, you need more than a signature on a form. This class gives you the foundation — how firearms work, why they fail, and how to shoot with real technique. You'll also leave with a signed training certificate that satisfies the requirement to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapon License.

No prior experience required. Everything is provided.

What We Cover

Safety & Handling - The Four Universal Safety Rules — not just the rules, but the reasoning behind them. The difference between a negligent discharge and an accidental one, and why that distinction matters. How to safely clear both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers.

How Firearms Work - Semi-automatic vs. revolver — mechanics, components, and what makes a handgun suitable for defensive carry. Manual safety vs. combat-ready configuration and the real tradeoffs between them.

Ammunition - Cartridge anatomy, FMJ vs. hollow point, and when each is appropriate. How to inspect carry ammunition and identify defects before they cause problems. Misfire, hangfire, and squib load — how to recognize each and exactly what to do. Why repeatedly chambering the same round is a reliability problem most people never think about.

Shooting Fundamentals - Grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, follow-through. The four phases of trigger operation. Trigger reset and why it matters for follow-up shots. Shooting cadence — how to balance speed and accuracy based on distance and target size. Low Ready and when to use it.

Live Fire - Every round is coached. You'll apply what you learned in the classroom with direct instruction at the range. The goal isn't volume — it's building technique that holds up when you're on your own at the range.

Designed for first-time and newer shooters. Limited to 4 students per class to ensure individual coaching.

What's Included

50 rounds of ammunition
Range fees
Eye and ear protection
Structured classroom instruction
One-on-one coaching during live fire
Signed training certificate satisfying Florida's requirement to apply for a Concealed Weapon License

This course provides the required training certificate. The State of Florida issues the Concealed Weapon License.

Price: $250 per person

Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours

Location: South Florida

Requirements: Valid ID. Closed-toe shoes. No experience necessary.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 72 hours before class. 50% refund between 72–48 hours. No refund within 48 hours.

Limited to 4 students per class. Spots are first come, first served.

Pistol Fundamentals | Florida Concealed Carry Certification