Basic Pistol Shooting & Safety1

This FREE introductory non-shooting course is 3 hours long and includes classroom time learning firearm safety, handling, storage and maintenance. Students will learn the rules for safe gun handling and storage; firearm parts and operation; ammunition & components; how to unload certain action types; shooting fundamentals; primary causes of firearms accidents; and cleaning the firearm. This non-shooting course teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and explains the mindset necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition.

This class is open to the general public. Bass Pro Shops & Defensive Strategies, LLC wants everyone to know basic firearm safety.... so come join us on the the second Wednesday of every month for this class. Registration is require.

This class is also available upon request to groups of 6 or more who wish to learn the basics of gun safety and storage at a cost of $40 per student. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested to schedule a class or to become a Defensive Strategies Training Partner. This class as with all our courses is conducted by a Certified NRA Instructor or NRA Training Counselor.

BassPro2 Use the drop down menu below to select the next class. Please Note: This is a Non-Shooting Course conducted in the classroom only.