NEW!! Combo Class LTC & Handgun & Shooting Fundamentals Level 1

  • Many of the people that take our firearms classes are looking for basic instruction and then go on to get their License to Carry a handgun. We want to make this easy for you so we started offering the Combo Class. No short cuts here. We cover both classes fully but save you time by doing it all in the same day.
  • We begin the day in the classroom covering all the LTC course content and then take the written exam. After lunch we will move out to the range and cover all the content of our Handgun & Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 course. This includes common types of handguns, ammunition types, firearms handling skills, and defensive pistol fundamentals. Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day. Level 1 (HSF1) HSF1 is designed for beginners and is our Handgun 101 course. This is where you should start if you are new to shooting a handgun or want to start at the beginning. We cover all the features on a handgun; teach you how to safely load and unload the magazine and prepare the gun to fire; go over all range safety rules; and teach you the six shooting fundamentals. Then we put it all together and have you shoot a bunch!!
  • You will need to bring 100 rounds of target ammo for your firearm for this class. Class fee is $100.00/person - Class Duration: ~3 hours
  • HSF2 is available as a different class for you to build on the skills you learned in HSF1.
  • HSF2 is an extension on what we teach in HSF1. In this class we quickly review thew content of HSF1 and then start to accelerate things. All of the shooting is on steel targets so there is instant feedback. We shoot more rounds; sdpeed up the pace, engage multiple targets, and introduce you to magazine changes and how to handle malfunctions. This is an intermediate level class and HSF1 is a prerequisite.
  • You will need to bring 150+ rounds of target ammo and an extra magazine for your firearm for this class.
  • Don't worry if you don't currently own a handgun. We bring a variety for you to try. No charge for the use of the gun, but we do need to charge for the ammunition for those guns. Check with us for current pricing* *As of 12-16-21: Additional charge for ammunition for loaner guns only. Upcoming Class Dates
  • HSF1 & LTC Combo - Saturday, February 4th, 2023 8:30am-5pm
  • We will add more dates in January soon...
  • Women only, or private group classes are available by arrangement. Get a group of 6-8 people together and book your private class date.
  • Class Instructors: Chris Schmidt, DS Defense Training Jacob Schmidt, DS Defense Training Bill Hopkins, Pragmatic Tactical Solutions James Fitzgerald, Black Moon Firearms
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Handgun & Shooting Fundamentals

  • Built from content from the USCCA curriculum, this is a welcoming and engaging training guide designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms and those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting. Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed, and then built upon. We will also explore situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, malfunctions, firearms handling skills, and defensive pistol fundamentals. Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day. This is also a great way to gain confidence with a firearm before taking the LTC course. We currently offer two levels of this curriculum. Level 1 (HSF1) is designed for beginners and is our Handgun 101 course. This is where you should start if you are new to shooting a handgun or want to start at the beginning. We cover all the features on a handgun; teach you how to safely load and unload the magazine and prepare the gun to fire; go over all range safety rules; and teach you the six shooting fundamentals. Then we put it all together and have you shoot a bunch!!
  • You will need to bring 100 rounds of target ammo for your firearm for this class. Class fee is $100.00/person - Class Duration: ~3 hours Level 2 (HSF2) Reviews the basics but then moves into more advanced skills such as dealing with malfunctions, reloads, engaging multiple targets, shooting under stress, and shooting from cover/concealment & different locations. You should have a moderate level of experience with basic shooting to take Level 2. This is also a great way get comfortable before you take the License to Carry (LTC) course.
  • You will need to bring 100 rounds of target ammo for your firearm for this class. Class fee is $100.00/person - Class Duration: ~3 hours Don't worry if you don't currently own a handgun. We bring a variety for you to try. No charge for the use of the gun, but we do need to charge for the ammunition for those guns. Check with us for current pricing* *As of 12-16-21: Additional charge for ammunition is $65+/person with loaner guns only. Upcoming Class Dates
  • HSF2 - Sunday, February 27, 2022 2-5pm - Sorry, This Class is Full
  • HSF1 & LTC Combo - Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:30am-5pm
  • HSF2 - Sunday, March 20, 2022 3-6pm
  • HSF1 & LTC Combo - Saturday, April 9, 2022 8:30am-5pm
  • HSF2 - Sunday, April 10, 2022 3-6pm
  • We will add more dates soon...
  • Women only, or private group classes are available by arrangement. Get a group of 6-8 people together and book your private class date.
  • Class Instructors: Chris Schmidt, DS Defense Training Jacob Schmidt, DS Defense Training Bill Hopkins, Pragmatic Tactical Solutions James Fitzgerald, Black Moon Firearms
link to Registration page