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This non-NRA course is offered with and without a shooting portion.  It is geared for the first time shooter and the gun-curious.  It can also be valuable for those who may have had exposure to firearms long ago and are looking to get back into shooting:  If you take this course and then decide to take the CT or MA permit course with me, 50% of the cost of this course will be applied to your Permit course.

This NRA course will provide the student with the fundamental skills and knowledge to safely and confidently handle, load, and shoot a firearm.  It fulfills the requirements of the State of CT (including applicable State law instruction) to apply for your firearms permit. 

This non-NRA course is exactly what it sounds like.  After you have taken the required course for CT (or many other states), there is a great deal of information and experience that you may not have.  You may not feel comfortable jumping straight to carrying, bringing a firearm into the home, or perhaps even making the decision regarding which firearm is best for you.  This course, offered both in a group setting and private/semi/small groups, can go a long way to answering those questions and guiding you towards making these important decisions in a safe and informed manner.

This NRA course introduces the concepts and skills required to safely and effectively carry a pistol for personal protection.  It can be combined with the Basic Pistol Course over a few days for those who do not yet have their permit. 

This is NOT a beginner course, students should have a solid understanding of their firearm, clearing malfunctions, firearms safety, and the fundamentals of shooting.  This non-NRA class will cover working from a holster, shooting while moving, the difference between cover and concealment, and much more.  This class can build on the Beginning CCW course by introducing timed/stress drills, using/shooting from behind cover and concealment, addressing multiple attackers and shooting while moving, and moving between shooting positions, as well as different reloading tactics and why/when to use them.  

What are your goals?  Higher precision shooting?  Entering the world of competitive shooting?  Developing a home or personal defense plan?  WE CAN HELP! 

Picking out your first (or next) gun can be confusing, exciting, intimidating, and a combination of all of these!

In this non-NRA course, I can help you define the PURPOSE for which you are purchasing a firearm, which is absolutely critical in narrowing down the broad universe of available options.  I will guide you as you try different options to see which fit your purpose well, which fit your hand well, and which you seem to shoot better naturally.  

Considerations of the type of action, the caliber, the size, and more will be reviewed to help get you to the right first gun for you.   

This course can be between 60-90 minutes depending on the number of options you would like to test.