| First STEPS (Pistol) Course Description |
| The First STEPS course is designed for the beginning shooter. A knowledge of firearms is not assumed. Each student progresses at their own pace. Firearm basics and shooting techniques are covered in a 2-3 hour classroom setting. This is followed with a 1-hour range session where the student will demonstrate firearm safety by shooting 50 rounds of ammunition. During the range exercise, hands-on instruction is provided to assure that the student learns the correct methods for firing a pistol with full observance of all safety rules. |
| Course Length: | 4 hours | |
| Topics covered in the course include: | ||
| Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling | Components of Pistol Cartridges | - Revolver Knowledge | Ammunition Malfunctions | - Semi-Automatic Knowledge | Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting | Pistol Operation | Maintenance and Cleaning | Safe Handling Procedures | Fundamental Gun Safety Rules | Holster Selection |