Strapt Academy
Basic Pistol
Basic Pistol
This class is designed for newer shooters who want to learn to handle a pistol safely and effectively. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to focus and learn.
In this 4 hour class, you’ll build a solid foundation in the essential skills every shooter needs. Through hands-on instruction and structured drills, you’ll gain confidence, control, and accuracy with your firearm.
Topics covered:
- Safe gun handling: the rules, techniques, and habits that keep you and everyone around you safe.
- Loading and unloading: easy, repeatable steps to handle your firearm confidently.
- Proper grip and stance: simple techniques to control the gun and shoot more accurately.
- Become Faster: combining speed and accuracy under controlled conditions.
By the end of the day, you’ll have practical skills you can build on, a clear understanding of safety, and the foundation to continue improving as a shooter.
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What to bring?
What to bring?
- Your carry gun - the one you actually carry, or will carry.
- Backup pistol
- The right inside or outside the waistband for your pistol - no leather or serpa allowed for safety reasons
- 250 rounds of your chosen caliber
- Eyes and Ears (other PPE, hat, sunscreen)
- Good quality shoes with tread - we may be shooting on the move and the terrain and weather may be less than ideal
- Folding chair if you’d like to sit
- Note taking equipment. Video recording is also encouraged.
Can I bring a friend?
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, you may bring 3 friends to your private session, however, each participant must pay the private lesson fee, whether they check out separately or you add multiple to cart.
Range Fee
Range Fee
Range fees are not included in class fee and must be paid directly to the range hosting the class.
