Basic Pistol 1

Independence Indoor Shooting (IIS) Course Cancellation Policy: Refunds cannot be given for any class. If you must cancel a class, credit for the cost of the course will be applied to your IIS account. Classes may be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 48 hour advance notice with no fees; cancelling or rescheduling within 48 hours before class will incur a $25 late reschedule fee. No-shows or day-of cancellations eliminate a seat in the class and will not receive a refund or credit, nor will the class fee be held.

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $105

Class size: 7 students max

Prerequisites: none

Required Equipment:

Eye & Ear Protection (Electronic Ear Protection preferred)
Semi-automatic handgun or revolver
50 rounds of ammunition

Women's Only Classes Available

Basic pistol is a great class for beginners or shooters who would like a refresher. There is much more to shooting than just pulling a trigger, and this course will cover much of what you need to know to get started. In this class, focus will be on:

Universal firearm safety rules
Types of handguns (including revolvers)
Ammunition (types, calibers)
Firearm nomenclature
Fundamentals including grip, stance, sight alignment & trigger control
Loading & unloading
Range rules & etiquette

By the end of this course, students will be able to safely identify critical components of a handgun, be able to safely load, fire, and unload their handgun, and make effective shots at close distance. In addition, upon completion, students will know what they need to know, and they will have a much better idea of what knowledge is necessary to use a gun safely.

Rental guns are free for this course, please notify your instructor that you would like to rent a gun and we will take care of it for you. Ammunition for rental guns must be purchased in-store.
No caliber requirement.