{"product_id":"beginner-handgun","title":"Beginner Handgun","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IS THIS CLASS LOCATED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eConveniently located in Madison, Alabama, serving students throughout North Alabama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHobbs Island Shooting Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3682 Hobbs Island Road, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuntsville, Alabama 35803\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kNG2WWJxRfQ3qqCs7\" title=\"Google Map directions to Hobbs Island Shooting Range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView on Google Maps\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.apple\/p\/8ZiDDuGZxHZfFZ\" title=\"Apple Map directions to Hobbs Island Shooting Range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView on Apple Maps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice includes the range fee. If you are currently a member of HISR or are considering becoming a member, please contact us before registering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IS THIS CLASS FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Beginner Handgun class is designed for new handgun owners who want to learn the basics of safe firearm handling, operation, and shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be 13 years of age or older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants ages 13–18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also enrolled in the class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous firearms training or shooting experience is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandgun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e25 rounds of ammunition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEye and ear protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class meets the requirements needed to graduate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eProtector Academy Level 01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Students who would like to complete the shooting qualification after class may do so with an additional 50 rounds of ammunition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'll LEARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely \u003cspan\u003ehandle, operate, and shoot a handgun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThrough this class, you will learn and practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirearm safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandgun nomenclature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBasic handgun operation including clearing and loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFundamentals of handgun shooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandgun cleaning and maintenance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003eLive fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHY IT MATTERS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to help new handgun owners develop safe, consistent habits while becoming familiar with their firearm and the fundamentals of shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOwning a handgun comes with the responsibility to understand how to safely handle, operate, store, and maintain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHOW YOU'LL LEARN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class combines foundational instruction with hands-on practice so participants can apply what they learn in a supervised setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePresentations that introduce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esafety rules, n\u003cspan\u003eomenclature, \u003c\/span\u003eoperation, and shooting fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstructor-led demonstrations that explain safe procedures and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGuided hands-on practice to reinforce the fundamentals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupervised live-fire training allowing \u003cspan\u003eparticipants to apply the fundamentals in a controlled setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Minuteman Defensive Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Saturday November 14 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM CDT","offer_id":47643986854044,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9758\/3260\/files\/BH.png?v=1790275872","url":"https:\/\/minutemandefensive.com\/products\/beginner-handgun","provider":"Minuteman Defensive Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}