WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:

Regardless if you are a seasoned hunter, a gun enthusiast, a grandparent, a single mother or a combat commando…this course is foundational for all who desire to own a firearm to protect yourself or a loved one.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Firearm safety

• Introduction to handguns, shotguns, rifles, knives & non-lethal options.

• Introduction to ammunition

• Weapon of choice

• Handgun malfunctions/clearing

• What you need to know when carrying a firearm

• Legal use of force

• Gun Laws

• License To Carry (why & who it is for)

• Self Defense Insurance (why & who it is for)

• Equipment: holsters & all things gear.

• Situational Awareness & Mindset

• Home Defense

• And More…

• After the classroom instruction, we will spend our time on a gun range learning & implementing safe, effective, defensive handgun disciplines as the foundation for defensive handgun training.

We will spend a large portion of our time indoors in a classroom setting, followed by a portion of our time on an indoor firearm range where we will practice safe live fire drills.

Participants must be a minimum age of 18 years old & legally allowed to own & operate a firearm in the United States.

Cherokee Firearms Gun Range

1500 West College Street, Springfield, Missouri 65806

10am - 5pm

• 10am — Start

• Classroom Instruction

• Lunch Break (30min)

• Gun Range Instruction

• 5pm — Dismiss

DISCOUNTED RATE — $99

Fee covers instruction, range, firearm rental, targets, safety gear, & all required equipment (excluding ammunition). For those who will not be bringing their own, ammunition can be purchased onsite the day of the training.

BRING:

• Closed toe shoes (required)

• Water & snacks (suggested)

INCLUDED:

• Eye & ear protection rental

• Semi-automatic handgun rental

• Paper Targets (take home)

EXTRA:

• Ammunition is NOT included. If you will not be bringing your own ammunition, then ammunition is available for purchase onsite. Those brining their own ammunition need to bring 50 rounds.

FIREARM & EQUIPMENT POLICY

FIREARMS

• All firearms must be in good working condition.

• Until on firing range & given permission by an instructor, all firearms must be kept unloaded and secured in an appropriate holster (see holsters) OR inside a gun case.

AMMUNITION

• Suggested = conventional lead core copper jacket bullets.

• You may shoot reloaded ammo at your own risk.

HOLSTERS

• Holsters must effectively cover the trigger guard of your handgun & must have retention keeping the firearm secure inside the holster.