Comprehensive Handgun Class
The objective of this class is to familiarize one with the knowledge to safely and efficiently handle and use almost any handgun on the market today. It involves classroom and discussion time and firing range time with the most popular handgun calibers.
The class is designed for one or maximum two individuals per class.
Cost
— $500 for 1 person
— $750 for 2 persons
— Max 2 persons/class
— Includes limited rounds
provided per caliber
— Various handguns for
training provided
— Total course time 8-10hrs
Can schedule over 1-2 days
Classroom
— Handgun safety
— Revolver operations, single action, and double action
— Semi-auto operations
— Single-shot and break-action handguns
— Shooting stances
— Daytime and nighttime target acquisition
— Ammunition and ballistics
— Conflict and situation resolutions
— Holsters and carry options
— Cleaning and maintenance
Shooting Range
— Range safety and etiquette
— Shooting revolvers
— Single action and double action
— .22, .38 specials, and 357 Magnum
— Semi-autos / .22, .32, .380, 9mm, 45 Auto
— Practice single hand firing
— Practice double grip firing
— Practice off-hand firing
If you already own a handgun, please feel free to bring it to the range portion of the course. We only allow commercially manufactured ammo. No hand loads or steel loads are allowed at the range. This class will be your best opportunity to try different types and calibers of handguns, to help you choose the right handgun and caliber for your self-defense needs.
A Handgun Includes Multiple Types of Handheld Firearms
Developed in the 10th century, Chinese fire lances are widely considered to be the first type of gun. Handguns as we know them today came along about five centuries later, although the actual origin of this approach to gun design is unknown.Today, the handgun category includes:
- Single-action revolvers
- Double-action revolvers
- Semi-automatic handguns
- Single-shot and break-action handguns
Because of the broad definition associated with the term “handgun,” you could be holding a revolver or a pistol and still be holding a handgun. As mentioned above, a pistol does fit into this category.
A Handgun Includes Multiple Types of Handheld Firearms
Developed in the 10th century, Chinese fire lances are widely considered to be the first type of gun. Handguns as we know them today came along about five centuries later, although the actual origin of this approach to gun design is unknown.Today, the handgun category includes:
- Single-action revolvers
- Double-action revolvers
- Semi-automatic handguns
- Single-shot and break-action handguns
Because of the broad definition associated with the term “handgun,” you could be holding a revolver or a pistol and still be holding a handgun. As mentioned above, a pistol does fit into this category.
A Pistol Is a Specific Type of Handgun
A pistol, according to the traditional definition of the word, is a type of handgun with only one chamber. However, a revolver is considered a type of pistol with more than one chamber. There are also semi-automatic pistols capable of firing multiple shots in rapid succession. The Glock line is one of the better-known examples of semi-automatic pistols.Like handguns, pistols come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But if you stick to a more traditional definition, a pistol has chambers that don’t move, and a revolver has chambers that “revolve,” or move. Therefore, a pistol is a specific type of handgun with features that differentiate it from other types of handguns. Ultimately, the way the chamber functions is what really sets a pistol apart from other types of handguns.
The Final Call
The best way to break down the difference between a handgun and a pistol is to go from broader to more specific. If you start with the broadest possible term, the category “guns” includes handguns, pistols, rifles, and any other type of firearm. When you shift to “handgun,” rifles and other long guns are excluded, and you have firearms primarily designed to be held in a single hand. When you narrow things down to “pistol,” you have a specific type of handgun with characteristics that set it apart from other types of handguns.The Importance of Knowing Handgun Specifics
It may seem like splitting hairs to define pistols in a more specific way than handguns. However, knowing the features that make handguns unique means you’ll be in a better position to:- Know what type of handgun you’re comfortable owning and using
- Understand the basic capabilities of the different types of handguns
- Correctly use and maintain the type of handgun you own and use
Whether you buy and carry a handgun for self-defense, hunting, competition, or another purpose, make sure you have the proper training to use and care for it safely.
