Beginner Pistol Class in the High Desert
Learn the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is a one or two-day certified course combining classroom instruction and range time. It covers gun safety, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, and pistol selection and maintenance. Students receive course materials and, upon completion, an official NRA certificate.
AVGC Members Use The Gate Code for a $25.00 Discount at Eventbrite Checkout.
The course is intended for all regardless of previous shooting experience. The goal of the course is to teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.
What’s Next
After completing the Basics of Pistol course, further your knowledge with our other handgun training courses:
Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Details & Online Registration
FAQs
Do I need my own handgun or do you provide one?
You must bring your own handgun and ammunition. Please leave your handgun and ammunition secured in your vehicle until instructed to retrieve it.
What should I bring?
- Handgun: Semi-Automatic or Revolver
- 200 Rounds of Factory New Ammunition (No Reloads or Steel Core)
- Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic is preferred)
- Pen and paper for note taking.
- Closed toed shoes are required.
What is the minimum age to attend this class?
Participants must be mature enough to follow instructions. Contact course director with questions.
Does this class give me a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC)?
No this course does not give you the FSC. That is a separate DOJ test.
Does this class count towards CCW training?
No this course does not count towards the required CCW training hours. You must take the Initial or Renewal CCW course to fulfill those hours.
Is it open to non-members?
Yes this and all of the courses and matches offered at Apple Valley Gun Club are open to the public. You do not need to be a member to participate.
About our instructors
Apple Valley Gun Club has a variety of course instructors, all with an extensive training background. Following is a (partial) list of our instructors and their qualifications:
Jason Cole
- NRA Basics of Pistol
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- DOJ Firearms Instructor
Deborah Harris
- NRA Certified instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor CCW
- NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
- NRA Certified Instructor Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Certified Instructor Home Firearms Safety
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Jenaraye Ryan (Graham)
- NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety
- NRA Certified Refuse To Be A Victim
- NRA Certified Personal Protection Inside The Home
- NRA Certified Personal Protection Outside The Home
- NRA Certified Defensive Pistol
- NRA Certified CCW Instructor
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Tracey Graham
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety Instructor
- NRA Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- USCCA Instructor
- Utah CCW Instructor
- P.O.S.T Certified Firearms Instructor
- CA DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor
Jack Kulju
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Charles Mahoney
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
Joni Mahoney
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
David Smith
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Muzzleloader Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor
- NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
Wendy Stephens
- NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
- NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Basics of Rifle
- NRA Basics of Shotgun
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Defensive Pistol
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- DOJ Certified CCW instructor
- First Aid, Trauma & Stop the Bleed certified
Jonathan Weldy
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- DOJ Certified CCW instructor
All AVGC firearms training classes and matches are open to the public.
The gate will be unlocked and open when you arrive and will be locked shortly after the event or class starts. Please arrive on time or early.
Online registration only. No walk-ins will be allowed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]
