Handgun Level 1

Introduction to Handguns LVL1 is a 4-5 hour course of classroom and range instruction. This course covers safety, slow fire for accuracy, presentation of handguns, and finishes with defensive shooting techniques.

$125.00 per person

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Handgun Level 1
Duration
2 Days
Type
Handgun
Location
Training Center
7030 E. Broadway Tucson, AZ 85710
Handgun Level 1

Upcoming Sessions

  • July 24–25, 2026

    • Friday, July 24 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Saturday, July 25 8:00 am – 11:00 am
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  • July 31–Aug 1, 2026

    • Friday, July 31 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Saturday, August 1 8:00 am – 1:00 am
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Event Detail

Handguns Level 1 is 4-5 hours of classroom and range instruction. Starting with a heavy emphasis on safety and practicality, we cover a lot more than “just the basics” in this course including slow fire for accuracy, trigger follow through, speed v accuracy, presentation from compression, and defensive shooting drills. Students will leave with the confidence and knowledge needed to practice on their own and come back for our level 2 courses!

**Students are responsible for purchasing 100 rounds of target (FMJ) ammunition.**


Course Topics
  • Universal Safe Gun Handling Rules
  • Components of Handguns (Revolvers and Semi-auto)
  • Features and Functions
  • Types of Ammunition
  • Terms and definitions
  • Safe Storage of Firearms
  • Loading, Unloading, and Malfunctions
  • Grip, Stance, and Aiming
  • Fundamentals of Marksmanship/Slow fire for accuracy
  • Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting/Controlled pair
  • Presentation with defensive shooting drills
  • Course Completion, Summary

 

Pre-requisites

Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms. (Under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian)

Required Gear
  • Note-taking material
  • Eye / Hearing Protection
  • Handgun: Revolver or Semi-Automatic of .22 LR caliber or greater.
  • Spare magazines, speed strips (for revolvers) and/or speed loaders
  • A minimum of 100 rounds of target ammunition
  • Water, snacks or lunch, and sunscreen as appropriate
  • Weather appropriate attire for the private outdoor range (no sandals, open-toed footwear, or tank tops)
Notes

Utilization of our handguns is provided at NO additional charge!

Firearms available for use include:
9mm – Glock 19 Gen5, CZ P10c, Sig Sauer P365XL with red dot, Smith & Wesson M&P2.0, Smith and Wesson EZ.9mm
.380ACP – Smith and Wesson EZ.380, Sig Sauer P365-380
.38Spl – Smith & Wesson Model 649 (revolver)