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Basic Handgun Shooting



Fundamentals

# BHSF - Basic Handgun Shooting Fundamentals


Course Description:

An introductory 8 hour range class emphasizing the six universal handgun/firearm shooting basics.
Material Covered:
Safety review and briefing

The Stance
     The elements that create a stable shooting platform.
The Grip
     The grip forms the means to aim, fire, and control the handgun under firing conditions.
Sight Alignment
     Establishing and maintaining the relationship between the front and rear sights during firing conditions.
Sight Picture
     Establishing and maintaining the relationship of the sight alignment and the intended point of impact.
Trigger Control
     Trigger control is the skill necessary to provide the successful discharge of a firearm that maintains the                   balance between the grip, sight alignment, and sight picture to hit the intended target, and reset for a                   follow-up shot.
Breath Control/Follow Through
     Breathing and follow through is the ability to continue to maintain balance of the stance, the grip and sight                   picture, that will provide the optimum success of the shot hitting the intended target.

Prerequisites:
NYS Pistol License 
Basic Handgun Safety or equivalent NRA course
Completed course enrollment form for preregistration (available on the PROGRAMS page)
Please see "Policy" regarding preregistration on the PROGRAMS page by selecting PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
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Course Equipment Requirements:
  • Revolver or pistol that is instructor approved for this program
  • Cartridge caliber: .22 through .45 chamberings (.357 and .44 magnum loads are not recommended)
  • Suitable holster (instructor approved)
  • Sturdy belt for holster 
  • 200 rounds of ammunition required
  • Notebook/notepad and pen/pencil
  • Eye and ear protection is required
  • Baseball cap or brimmed hat
  • Shirt with collar
  • Sunscreen
  • No sandals or open toe shoes
  • Bring lunch, snacks and beverage(s) for hydration
Cost: $100.00
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        • Florida CWL Competancy Certification
        • Basic Handgun (Pistol License)
        • Basic Handgun Shooting Fundamentals
        • Basic Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Intermediate Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Advanced Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Defensive Shotgun 1
        • Defensive Shotgun 2
        • FITG Shooting Dynamics Program >
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 1
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 2
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 3
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 4
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 5
      • NRA Courses >
        • NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
        • NRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation
        • NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course
        • NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation
        • NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
        • NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course
        • NRA Home Firearm Safety
    • Law Enforcement Professionals >
      • HR 218 LEOSA
      • Dept. Qualifications LE
      • Tailored Skills Dev. LE
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      • 8 Hr. Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
      • 16 Hr. On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards
      • 8 Hr. Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
      • 47 Hr. Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards
      • 8 Hr. Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards
      • Tailored Skills Development
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