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Handgun Training Courses
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$100 / Session
One-on-one instruction is available for any student at any level from beginning basics to advanced coaching.
You will discuss your individual needs with your personal instructor and plan one or more sessions that fit your schedule.
Your time can be spent in the classroom, on the shooting range, or both classroom and range based on a personalized training plan.
One-on-one instruction includes targets, lane rental, and firearm rental if applicable. If renting a firearm, purchasing ammunition is required and is not included in the training price.
$75 Per Student
Register for classes at this link.
Future class dates: April 27, May 10, May 18
This class is intended for:
- Those who have never shot a handgun before
- Those who are looking to purchase their first handgun, or have recently purchased
This is our basic course of firearm instruction, designed to introduce new students to the basics of marksmanship & safe firearm handling. Topics include the universal safety rules, selecting a handgun, proper grip and sight alignment, and more.
Students will receive three hours of classroom instruction & two hours of professional coaching on our indoor range, one-on-one with an instructor.
Formerly our Handgun 1 class.
5 hours in length: 3 in classroom, 2 on range
What you will need:
- Personal firearm or National Range & Armory rental firearm. Rental included in the class cost. Training staff are happy to assist in selecting the proper rental firearm for you.
- At least one magazine for semi-auto pistols
- 50 rounds of factory ammunition*
- Eye & ear protection*
*Available for purchase at the range
$125 Per Student
Register for classes by clicking on the date: May 31
This class is intended for:
- Those who have shot a handgun before but would like more expert instruction to improve their accuracy.
This course builds the foundation for proper shooting fundamentals and safe firearm handing. Topics include the universal safety rules; proper shooting fundamentals such as grip, sight alignment, stance; clearing common malfunctions and more.
Students will receive three hours of classroom instruction & three hours of professional coaching on our indoor range.
6 hours in length: 3 in classroom, 3 on range
What you will need:
- Personal centerfire handgun. Rental firearms are not available for this course. This course is focused on your equipment.
- Two magazines or speed loaders
- 100 rounds of factory ammunition*
- Eye & ear protection*
*Available for purchase at the range
Note: This course is a prerequisite for more advanced classes.
$125 Per Student
Register for classes at this link. Future class dates to be determined.
This class is intended for:
- Those who are interesting in more advanced shooting techniques to push the levels of speed and accuracy.
Building upon the foundation built in the Handgun Fundamentals course, this course is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to safely and efficiently draw and shoot your pistol at a high rate of speed accurately. Using a shot timer, among other devices, we will build your skills to draw, acquire your target and shoot faster than you ever have in the past.
Topics include drawing from a holster, reloading, recoil management and rapid-fire techniques, and one-handed shooting.
The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire and unload a pistol.
Students will receive three hours of classroom instruction & three hours of professional coaching on our indoor range.
6 hours in length: 3 in classroom, 3 on range
Prerequisite: Students must have pre-qualified through Handgun Fundamentals or USCCA Concealed Carry.
What you will need:
- Personal centerfire handgun. Rental firearms not available for this course.
- Two magazines or speedloaders.
- 150 rounds of factory ammunition*
- Eye & ear protection*
- Belt-mounted, outside-the-waistband holster suitable for repeated drawing & holstering. Universal and soft holsters prohibited. Fitted, rigid holster preferred.
- Belt-mounted magazine or speedloader carrier.
- Pants with belt loops & belt capable of supporting a firearm.
*Available for purchase at the range
Please contact us with any equipment specific questions prior to your class: training@nationalsportingco.com
$150 Per Student
The action shooting sports not only provide a competitive outlet for firearm enthusiasts, they are the best way to test equipment, marksmanship, & firearm-manipulation skills under pressure. Our class is a low-stress introduction to USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge, and 3-Gun, instructed by Master-level USPSA & IDPA shooters & Range Officers. This six-hour class walks students through their first match, including the completion of several courses of live fire.
Prerequisite: Students must have pre-qualified through Handgun Intermediate Marksmanship or Personal Protection 201.
6 hours in length: 3 in the classroom, 3 on the range
This class is intended for:
- Those who wish to move beyond simply shooting on a static range & improve their core shooting skills as a competitive outlet.
Topics covered:
- Safety protocols specific to competitive environments
- Match rules & equipment
- Drawing
- Reloading
- Shooting while moving
Things you will need:
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- A serviceable centerfire pistol and necessary accessories
- Fitted holster and magazine/speed loader pouches are required
- We use and recommend Kydex holsters. Outside-the-waistband holsters preferred. Universal holsters are not permitted.
- A sturdy belt
- Rental firearms are not available for this course.
- Please contact us with any equipment specific questions prior to your class: training@nationalsportingco.com
$150 Per Student
Future class dates to be determined.
This class is intended for:
- Those who have shot a handgun before and want to learn the skills to employ a firearm for the purpose of self-defense in the home.
This course builds the foundation for proper shooting fundamentals and safe firearm handing. Topics include the universal safety rules; proper shooting fundamentals such as grip, sight alignment, stance; and more.
Home defense topics include creating a home safety plan, considerations for shotguns and rifles, the use of deadly force, and what to do in the aftermath of a deadly force encounter.
Students will receive four hours of classroom instruction & two hours of professional coaching on our indoor range. Students will also receive the Home Defense Fundamentals USCCA textbook.
Students can bring their own firearm or use a rental firearm for no additional charge. Supplies needed are eye and hearing protection and 100 rounds of ammunition.
6 hours in length: 4 in classroom, 2 on range
What you will need:
- Personal firearm or National Range & Armory rental firearm. Rental included in the class cost. Training staff are happy to assist in selecting the proper rental firearm for you.
- Two magazines or speed loaders
- 100 rounds of factory ammunition*
- Eye & ear protection*
*Available for purchase at the range
Note: This course is a prerequisite for the USCCA Concealed Carry Class.
$150 Per Student
Future class dates to be determined.
This class is intended for:
- Those who have shot a handgun before and want to learn the skills to employ a firearm for the purpose of self-defense outside the home through concealed carry.
Building upon the foundation built in the USCCA Home Defense course, this course is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to safely and efficiently draw and shoot your pistol in a self defense situation. Topics include drawing from a holster, reloading, recoil management and rapid-fire techniques, and one-handed shooting.
The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire and unload a pistol.
Students will receive three hours of classroom instruction & three hours of professional coaching on our indoor range.
6 hours in length: 4 in classroom, 2 on range
Prerequisite: Students must have pre-qualified through Handgun Fundamentals or USCCA Home Defense.
What you will need:
- Personal centerfire handgun. Rental firearms not available for this course.
- Two magazines or speedloaders.
- 150 rounds of factory ammunition*
- Eye & ear protection*
- Belt-mounted, outside-the-waistband holster suitable for repeated drawing & holstering. Universal and soft holsters prohibited. Fitted, rigid holster preferred.
- Belt-mounted magazine or speedloader carrier.
- Pants with belt loops & belt capable of supporting a firearm.
*Available for purchase at the range
Please contact us with any equipment specific questions prior to your class: training@nationalsportingco.com
Note: This course is a prerequisite for the Advanced Defensive Shooting Techniques course.
