Pistol I: Fundamentals
No experience required — beginners welcome
Learn the Fundamentals. Build Confidence. Start Safe.
Three class time options are available each week through the end of next month.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Pistol I is the starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to safely and confidently handle and shoot a semi-automatic handgun.
No prior shooting experience is required. It's ideal for new shooters, first-time handgun owners, or anyone who wants to learn proper fundamentals from the beginning.
If you already have solid handgun fundamentals, consider Pistol Skill Builder or the next course in the LFA handgun progression.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Pistol I builds the foundation for safe, confident handgun use.
You'll learn and practice:
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The four universal firearm safety rules
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Safe handgun handling and range procedures
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Basic handgun operation and terminology
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Loading and unloading procedures
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Proper grip and shooting stance
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Sight alignment and sight picture
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Trigger control
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Basic recoil management
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Accuracy fundamentals
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Responsible firearm care and ownership
The focus is on developing safe, consistent habits—not speed.
HOW IT WORKS:
Pistol I combines brief instruction, demonstrations, and supervised live-fire practice.
Your instructor will:
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Demonstrate each skill
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Coach you through the fundamentals
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Observe and correct your technique
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Help you build safe, repeatable habits
You'll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Pistol I gives you the foundation. From here, you can continue building your handgun skills based on your goals and experience.
Continue Your Fundamentals:
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Pistol II: Reloads & Malfunctions
Build on Pistol I with essential handgun manipulation skills, including reloads, malfunction clearing, and additional live-fire practice. -
Pistol Fundamentals Plus POPULAR
Want to combine Pistol I and Pistol II? This expanded course covers the fundamentals plus reloads, malfunctions, and introductory dry-fire practice in one extended session.
Keep Building Your Skills:
Already have the fundamentals? Get coached, purposeful live-fire practice to refine skills, build confidence, and stay consistent.
Ready for holster work? Develop safe, efficient holster presentation and handgun manipulation after establishing your foundational skills.
From there, continue into LFA's specialized defensive, CCW, competition, and performance courses.
COURSE DETAILS:
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Prerequisite: None
Experience: No prior handgun experience required
Age: 10+
Format: Small-group instruction with supervised live-fire practice
Locations:
Your exact training location will be provided with your booking confirmation.
Training Options & Course Fees:
Bring Your Own Equipment — $200
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A compatible semi-automatic handgun
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Approximately 100–150 rounds of compatible factory ammunition
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Eye and ear protection
Academy-Provided Equipment — $200
Don't have suitable equipment?
This option includes:
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4–6 handguns provided for training
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0
Walther PDP
Springfield Echelon
Springfield Hellcat
Rost Martin
SIG Sauer P322
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Academy-provided ammunition for use only with the corresponding Academy-provided firearms during the course
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Eye and ear protection
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Training targets
Academy-provided firearms, ammunition, and equipment are subject to availability and may be used only during the registered training session under instructor supervision.
READY TO START?
You don't need to know how to shoot. Pistol I gives you the foundation to learn safely, build confidence, and start developing real handgun skill.