Handgun Safety and Shooting Fundamentals (Part 1)
Handgun Safety and Shooting Fundamentals (Part 1) is a 3-hour dry-fire class (meaning no live ammo) that will introduce those new to shooting or with limited formal training, or just needing a refresher to basic handgun safety and shooting fundamentals using a variety of dry-fire training aids to get students acquainted with safely handling a handgun. This class is oriented towards self defense shooting where both speed and "combat accuracy" are critical, as opposed to slow fire target shooting. Therefore, all aspects of basic shooting fundamentals will be covered, (i.e., loading magazines, chambering a round (using dummy rounds), proper stance utilizing natural point of aim, press out for quick sight picture and sight alignment, trigger management and recoil management for quick follow up shots, and then safely unloading the gun and showing empty). A variety of training aids are used, including dummy rounds, laser cartridges, smart dry fire mags with Bluetooth connectivity for trigger reset allowing multiple dry fire shots, MantisX10 for those wanting to incorporate efficient holster draw analysis, and several CO2 Recoil guns - one with iron sights and one with red dot sights, where shot placements (hits) on multiple targets (threats) are recorded on a LASR computer program for analysis.
A variety of guns will be used, including the easy to rack Shield EZ for those with hand strength issues, or shoulder issues. If you are thinking about purchasing your first gun, this class will help with introducing you to some of the pros and cons of various semi-automatic handguns How the gun "fits" in your hand is not as important as how well you can rack the slide to chamber a round, lock slide back to verify empty, manage recoil on smaller guns, etc..). Part 2 class, with live fire at a range, is intended as a follow-up class to practice what you learned in Part 1 dry fire class..
Dry fire (no live ammo) is widely recognized as the best way to practice proper gun handling, gun safety, and shooting fundamentals. Followed by live fire at a range to confirms those fundamentals with actual recoil, and where shot placement issues can be diagnosed and corrected.
Please message (click on Contact Us link) or text Larry Hansen (760) 668-2486 . Due to limiting students to two at a time (a LOT of hands on instruction), this class needs to be scheduled at dates and times that work for both student and instructor.
Prerequisites: CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND QUESTIONAIRRE - (CLICK HERE)
Cost: $150. Payment can be made by check or cash, or sent using Zelle to Larry Hansen using 760-668-2486.)
No gun? No problem. We have a variety to work with, including the Shield EZ and Equalizer "easy rack" guns.
See "Handgun Safety and Shooting Fundamentals (Part 2)" for follow-up live fire classes for those interested in continuing on with live fire training.