PISTOL 1
Foundational Pistol Training with Deuce Alpha
Mechanics • Techniques • Repetition
Step into the world of responsible firearm ownership with Foundational Pistol Training with Deuce Alpha. This course is designed to build confidence, competence, and consistency in pistol handling. Whether you’re a first-time gun owner or looking to refine your fundamentals, this course delivers the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to safely and effectively operate a handgun.
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Who should Attend?
- Absolute beginners
- Students that want to receive formal training before purchasing their first handgun/firearm
- New pistol owners
- Those seeking formal instruction before advanced training
- Anyone who values safe, structured, and supportive firearm education
No prior experience is required. Just bring your eagerness to learn, and we’ll provide the instruction, and environment to help you grow.
Start your journey with Deuce Alpha—where confidence is built, skills are forged, and growing from a solid foundation is the key to your training pathway.
Training Goals
By the end of Foundational Pistol training with Deuce Alpha you will feel confident in safely operating your firearm and have a solid foundation for future training. It is our goal that you see the importance of continuing to train after this course…
What you need to know
This class starts promptly at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. Please arrive 15min before for check in and safety briefing.
Bring all firearms in bag or box.
Keep all firearms in vehicle until after safety briefing and you have received further instructions.
Bring plenty of water!! For a list of all other items to bring click here
What You Will Learn
Firearm safety protocols & range etiquette
Safe loading & unloading procedures
Firearm operations
Proper stance, grip, and sight alignment
Trigger control and recoil management
Dry fire and live fire repetition drills
Foundational shooting techniques to prepare you for real-world application
How to continue your training at home and back on the range
WHAT TO BRING
Eye & Ear Protection
Sunglasses or clear protective glasses are acceptable but please make sure they are safety rated. Electronic Ear protection is highly recommended!
Clothing
You must wear closed toe shoes on the range. Make sure that shirts are not low cut, no V-neck shirts or tank-tops. Also, make sure you have a quality/stiff belt for your firearm setup.
Quality Firearm
Quality firearms are important for a productive learning environment and also for safety. Please make sure all firearms are in mechanically sound condition before bring them to class.
If you need a rental firearm for your course please contact us.
Kydex Holster
High Quality KYDEX Holster with some level of retention is required. (can be non-locking but needs good positive tension)
300 rounds of factory loaded ammunition
Please bring an ammunition that runs well through your firearm.
Ammunition is not sold at the range.
Three or more magazines
Bring at least 3 magazine for pistol and 3 magazines for rifle depending on the class you are taking.