We developed the Core Pistol class for Women as a day-long course to introduce the core fundamentals and techniques for women who are new to pistol shooting, or women who want to become more comfortable handling a firearm and want to learn more.

You can expect to learn about:

• Components and terminology associated with firearms
• Trauma casualty care
• Concepts and principals
• Stance
• Grip
• Sight alignment
• Sight picture
• Trigger control
• Drawing from a holster
• Reloading
• Malfunction mitigation
• Defensive shooting

Students are required to bring:

1. Semi-Automatic Handgun
2. Three or more magazines
3. Leather or Kydex Holster (Outside the Waistband)
4. Magazine Pouches
5. Sturdy Belt
6. Ear Protection
7. Eye Protection
8. 100 Rounds of factory ammunition
9. Athletic shoes or boots
10. Appropriate range clothing (Shorts okay during summer months)

Students are recommended to bring:

1. Sunscreen
2. Bugspray
3. Billed hat
4. Notepad and pen
5. Lawn chair
6. Rain gear
7. Water bottle (additional water will be available for refill)
8. Lunch and snacks

All shooting for this class will be drawing from outside the waistband, not concealed.

This is a “Women’s Only” course. Only women may attend. Your primary instructor will be Laura but be aware, there may be male cadre assisting with Range Safety Officer duties, etc.