WISE Handgun Fundamentals

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.

This is an 8+ hour course.  Students will shoot at least 50 rounds of ammunition.

It includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.  Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.  Students will take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Examination, and will receive a course completion certificate.

We use this course as the first 8 hours of training towards the 16 hours required to obtain your Illinois Concealed Carry permit.  This is an outstanding course for beginners as well as
seasoned shooters – all of our students are impressed by all there is to learn in this course.  Completion of this course also qualifies you to apply for a Florida Concealed Carry Permit.

We strongly recommend that you do not wear loose fitting tops while shooting. We also recommend that you do wear a hat with a brim while shooting in class. NO open toed shoes allowed on the range.

 

April 18, 2026

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Registration is a two step process. Complete the registration form and then add a class to your cart and checkout. Class can be paid for in person but the registration must be completed and we must be notified in advance.