Basic Pistol Class: Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Schedule
Sat Nov 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Kodiak Firing Range & Training Facility | South Bend, IN
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November 8th 9am to 11am Instructor: John E. Pemberton
Cost: $100
Location: 4611 South Burnett Drive South Bend IN 46614
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Our Basic Pistol course is designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of firearms safety, handling, and marksmanship skills. This comprehensive 2-Hour Basic Pistol Course, is specifically designed for first-time and new shooters. This course provides step-by-step instruction on pistol shooting fundamentals, along with essential safety and firearm law knowledge. With 1-hour of informative lecture and 1-hour of practical range exercises, participants will gain hands-on experience to build confidence and proficiency in pistol shooting.
Course Format: The Basic Pistol course typically consists of a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on shooting exercises at a shooting range. The ratio of classroom time to range time may vary depending on the specific course and instructor.
Classroom Instruction: During the classroom portion, participants will receive detailed instruction on firearm safety, basic marksmanship principles, handgun operation, shooting techniques, range etiquette, and relevant laws and regulations. Visual aids, presentations, and demonstrations will be used to enhance understanding.
Range Exercises: The practical portion of the course takes place at a shooting range, where participants will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom. Under the supervision of qualified instructors, participants will practice safe firearm handling and marksmanship skills.
Course Details:
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $100 per person (Rental equipment available)
Course Objectives:
🎯Firearm Safety: Emphasizing the importance of safe handling practices, including proper storage, transportation, loading, unloading, and the safe operation of a handgun.
🎯Fundamentals of Marksmanship: Teaching participants the basic principles of marksmanship, including proper grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, breath control, and trigger control.
🎯Handgun Operation: Familiarizing participants with their handgun, and it’s functionality. Participants will learn how to properly load, unload, and the basics of marksmanship
🎯Shooting Techniques: Introducing participants the basic fundamentals of shooting a pistol.
🎯General Firearm Law: Overview of federal, state, and local firearm laws highlighting key regulations in Indiana.
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Where is it happening?
Kodiak Firing Range & Training Facility, 4611 Burnett Dr, South Bend, IN 46614-3821, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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