This course lasts 4 hours, and can be taken in conjunction with our Pistol/Gun Safety Course. Anyone can attend, from novice to expert, above the age of 18. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive one of the forms of training documentation required under Florida Section 790.06 (2)(h), which demonstrates Competency With a Firearm. This documentation can be used as part of your application for a Concealed Weapons License. You must be 21 or older to apply for this License.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 people. As with all our classes, we only go as fast as our slowest shooter to ensure a comfortable and effective learning experience for all attendees. Classes are conducted in our Training Center at Total Impact Guns & Indoor Range. 616 North Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275.

Course Description

Topics covered throughout this course include:

  • Cardinal Safety Rules and Gun Safety.

  • Range Safety.

  • Nomenclature and Operations of Various Types of Handguns.

  • Nomenclature and Operations of Various Types of Ammunition.

  • Nomenclature and Operations of Magazines for Firearms.

  • How to Properly Inspect a Weapon to Ensure it’s Clear.

  • Fundamentals of Marksmanship (Stance, Grip, Sight Alignment/Picture, Trigger Control and Follow Through).

  • Load, Reload, Emergency Reload and Tactical Reloads.

  • How to Properly Store and Handle Firearms in the House.

  • Shooting (minimum 30 round course of fire – semi automatic pistol and revolver).

  • Laws and Statutes for Concealed Carry in Florida.

  • What Type of Holster is Best for You.

For all these tactics and techniques, we won’t show you THE way, we will show you A way. It’s up to you to decide which works best for you.

What to Bring

  • Pen & Notepad.

  • Valid Drivers License for Range Access.

  • Ear and Eye Protection (If you don’t have your own, we can provide them for you).

  • Firearm (If you don’t have one yet, we can provide one for you).

  • Minimum of 2 Magazines (3 is Preferable).

  • Minimum 30 Rounds of Ammunition Matching your Firearm of Choice (ammunition also available at Total Impact Guns & Range).

  • Holster (Open Carry or Concealed).

  • Magazine pouches if you have them.

What We Provide

  • Targets.

  • Revolver to qualify with, plus 5 rounds or ammunition.