Beginner Pistol Course – Firearm Safety and Live-Fire Training

$197.00

Ready to learn how to safely and confidently handle a handgun?

DMV CARRY's Beginner Pistol Course is designed specifically for new gun owners, first-time shooters, and anyone who wants professional, hands-on instruction before moving into concealed carry or more advanced firearms training.

No previous shooting experience is required.

Unlike large classes where it can be difficult to receive individual attention, DMV CARRY maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio so every student has the opportunity to ask questions, practice essential skills, and receive personalized coaching from an experienced firearms instructor.

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Ready to learn how to safely and confidently handle a handgun?

DMV CARRY's Beginner Pistol Course is designed specifically for new gun owners, first-time shooters, and anyone who wants professional, hands-on instruction before moving into concealed carry or more advanced firearms training.

No previous shooting experience is required.

Unlike large classes where it can be difficult to receive individual attention, DMV CARRY maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio so every student has the opportunity to ask questions, practice essential skills, and receive personalized coaching from an experienced firearms instructor.

In-Person Classroom & Range Training (1:30 pm - 6:00pm)

What students will learn.

Firearm Safety

Essential firearm safety rules
Safe handling and storage
Loading and unloading procedures
Safely verifying the condition of a firearm

Understanding Your Pistol

How modern semi-automatic pistols operate
Magazines and ammunition
Common handgun controls
Selecting a handgun appropriate for your needs

Pistol Shooting Fundamentals

Proper shooting stance
Establishing a consistent grip
Sight alignment and sight picture
Trigger control
Recoil management
Follow-through

Live-Fire Range Training.

Students will finish the course with supervised live-fire training where instructors provide individual coaching designed to reinforce safe firearm handling and the fundamentals learned in the classroom.

There ae no additional range fees for this course

Firearms Available for Use: If you don't own a firearm yet, no worries! We provide firearms for practice during the course, so you can focus on learning without the immediate need to purchase.

Our focus isn't speed. It's building safe, repeatable fundamentals and confidence.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

First-time shooters
New handgun owners
Students considering purchasing their first pistol
Anyone uncomfortable or inexperienced around firearms
Concealed carry students who want additional fundamentals training
Gun owners who want to refresh their basic shooting skills

You do not need to be an experienced shooter to attend.

Our instructors are accustomed to working with students who have never handled or fired a handgun before.

Small Classes. More Individual Attention.

Learning to shoot shouldn't feel rushed or intimidating.

DMV CARRY intentionally maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio so students receive more hands-on instruction, individual corrections, and time to develop their skills.

We believe good firearms training should create safe, responsible and confident gun owners — not simply better shooters.

Additional Details.

No. of Students: 6 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Supplies:
- NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting; provided
- Pen and paper
Range Gear:
- Pistol with at least one magazine; rentals available
- Hearing and eye protection
- Range appropriate clothing
- Ammunition: 50 rounds FMJ

There will be NO LIVE AMMUNITION allowed during the classroom portion of training.

Range fees are not included in class price.

State application fees are not included in class price.

You must be 21+ and legally able to possess a firearm with valid government photo ID to attend this course.

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