This class is for those who would like to become more familiar with safety aspects, operation, confidence and competence in handgun usage. GHSC Rifle & Pistol Range Safety Orientation is included in this training, along with the Public Safety and Semiautomatic Assault Rifle Act (Initiative 1639) requirements.

Instruction includes twelve hours of firearms familiarization, handgun selection, safe firearm handling and storage, fundamentals of handgun marksmanship, basic loading and unloading skills, and malfunction clearing. Instruction is provided through a three-hour classroom lecture and nine hour coached live fire practice.

EMAIL to GHSC.handgunclass@gmail.com to register. $75 minimum deposit required to reserve seat.

Cost is $150. Class limit is 10. Early registration is encouraged as classes fill up quickly.

Paid deposit is required to reserve a seat in the class. Cancellations by students within 7 days of the class may be subject to forfeit of deposit and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Students will be provided common ammunition (approx 150 rounds per class) 

Most common calibers include 22lr, 380acp, 9mm luger, and 38 special. If you are unsure if we have ammo for a handgun you want to bring, check with us on the first night. *Hand gun ownership is not required for the class.

The class is scheduled for the following Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights 6:00-9:00 PM: Subject to date changes or cancellation depending on enrollment. 

ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS.

     Winter/Spring               Summer/Fall

Jan     24, 25, 26, 28        Jul     25, 26, 27, 29

Feb     21, 22, 23, 25       Aug    22, 23, 24, 26

Mar     21, 22, 23, 25        Sep    26, 27, 28, 30

Apr      25, 26, 27, 29        Oct     24, 25, 26, 28

May     No class               Nov    No class

Jun      No class               Dec    No class

Please do not bring live ammunition to the Monday night classroom training. 

Classroom training is in the clubhouse on Monday night.

Monday- Classroom instruction only (no live fire) 
Tuesday- Select firearm and slow practice
Wednesday- Consecutive rate of fire and distance with coach’s guidance
Thursday- NO SHOOTING NO CLASS
Friday- GHSC R&P Orientation shooting practical 
Questions, cleaning and follow up

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