Beginner Handgun

WHERE IS THIS CLASS LOCATED

Conveniently located in Madison, Alabama, serving students throughout North Alabama.

Location:
Hobbs Island Shooting Range

Address:
3682 Hobbs Island Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35803

Directions:
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Price includes the range fee. If you are currently a member of HISR or are considering becoming a member, please contact us before registering.

The range is located outdoors, and classes will be held rain or shine. If hazardous weather makes it unsafe to conduct the class, the class will be postponed. Participants will be notified of any postponement, and the class will be rescheduled at no additional cost.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR

This Beginner Handgun class is designed for new handgun owners who want to learn the basics of safe firearm handling, operation, and shooting.

Whether you have recently purchased your first handgun or simply want to build a stronger foundation, this class provides an introduction to safe firearm handling and the fundamentals of handgun shooting in a structured, instructor-led environment.

Age Requirements:

• Participants must be 13 years of age or older.

• Participants ages 13–18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also enrolled in the class.
  

Prerequisites:

• No previous firearms training or shooting experience is required.

Required to Bring:

• Handgun

• 25 rounds of ammunition

• Eye and ear protection

Certification:

This class meets the requirements needed to graduate Protector Academy Level 01. Students who would like to complete the shooting qualification after class may do so with an additional 50 rounds of ammunition.

WHAT YOU'll LEARN

You will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely handle, operate, and shoot a handgun.

Through this class, you will learn and practice:

• Firearm safety

• Handgun nomenclature

• Basic handgun operation including clearing and loading

• Fundamentals of handgun shooting

• Handgun cleaning and maintenance 

• Live fire

WHY IT MATTERS

The goal is to help new handgun owners develop safe, consistent habits while becoming familiar with their firearm and the fundamentals of shooting.

Owning a handgun comes with the responsibility to understand how to safely handle, operate, store, and maintain it.

For a new handgun owner, learning the fundamentals in a structured environment can provide a strong foundation for responsible firearm ownership. Developing safe habits from the beginning can help participants approach their firearm with greater awareness, confidence, and respect.

HOW YOU'LL LEARN

This class combines foundational instruction with hands-on practice so participants can apply what they learn in a supervised setting.

• Presentations that introduce safety rules, nomenclature, operation, and shooting fundamentals.

• Instructor-led demonstrations that explain safe procedures and techniques.

• Guided hands-on practice to reinforce the fundamentals.
  

• Supervised live-fire training allowing participants to apply the fundamentals in a controlled setting.