Women's Four Hour Introductory Pistol
Limited to women and girls over the age of 12, this four hour introductory course requires no prior firearms experience, and is designed for novice shooters, as well as those who have no experience at all with firearms, and want to know how to load and unload, and shoot accurately and safely. Taught by a highly qualified female Special Agent who has undergone extensive instructor development at The Range Complex, the course is designed to build confidence in the safe handling and basic operation of a semi-automatic or revolver type pistol. This course is also excellent preparation for the shooting qualifications required to obtain a NC Concealed Carry Handgun permit.
Course Objective: Students who complete the course will have gained significant knowledge about how to handle (load and unload) and shoot a handgun safely and accurately from distances of up to 10 yards.
Enabling Objectives:
Prerequisite: None – this is for those who have little to no experience with firearms.
Training schedule: Show time is 9:50 am at Classroom 2 with instruction starting at 10:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm. if you arrive early, please let the Pro Shop manager know you are here and then wait in the classroom for the instructor.
Required Gear & Ammo (See course option above):
Additional Required Items (student supplied):
Course includes: 4 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.
* We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Course Objective: Students who complete the course will have gained significant knowledge about how to handle (load and unload) and shoot a handgun safely and accurately from distances of up to 10 yards.
Enabling Objectives:
- General firearm safety
- Verify safe, loading, and unloading procedures
- Understanding and applying the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship
- Clearing weapon malfunctions
- Drawing from a holster
- Range fire drills designed to reinforce the fundamentals
- Firearm cleaning and lubrication
- Prepared for the North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun course range qualification
Prerequisite: None – this is for those who have little to no experience with firearms.
Training schedule: Show time is 9:50 am at Classroom 2 with instruction starting at 10:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm. if you arrive early, please let the Pro Shop manager know you are here and then wait in the classroom for the instructor.
Required Gear & Ammo (See course option above):
- Semi-auto pistol with 3 magazines or revolver with 4 speed loaders
- 100 rounds of pistol ammunition
- Magazine/speed loader pouches; Holster strongly recommended
- Gun belt or a strong belt that will support the holster (khakis, jeans or tactical pants with belt loops; no yoga pants)
- Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
Additional Required Items (student supplied):
- Rain or inclement weather gear
- Water/Snacks
- Hat/Gloves
- Sun screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)
Course includes: 4 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.
* We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty.