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Firearm Confidence Course

FIREARM CONFIDENCE COURSE

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

MODULE 1 OVERVIEW: GETTING STARTED

Welcome to your first step towards becoming more knowledgeable and responsible in the realm of firearms!

  • Unit 1 – Meet Your Instructors
  • Unit 2 – Who is The Firearm Confidence Course For?
  • Unit 3 – What You’ll Learn

MODULE 2 OVERVIEW: FIREARMS CLASSIFICATION

This module aims to give you an in-depth understanding of firearms classification and terminology.

  • Unit 1 – Long Guns
  • Unit 2 – Handguns

MODULE 3 OVERVIEW: HANDGUN TYPES AND OPERATIONS

Immerse yourself in the complex world of handguns, as you decode the variety of types and familiarize yourself with their parts and operations.

  • Unit 1 – Revolvers
  • Unit 2 – Semi-automatics

MODULE 4 OVERVIEW: HANDGUN SIZES

Explore the various categories of handgun sizes and understand the specific factors that determine a gun’s size categorization.

  • Unit 1 – Handgun Sizes

MODULE 5 OVERVIEW: PROPER FIT OF A HANDGUN

Find your perfect fit – follow our tips on how to ensure a gun comfortably fits in your hand for optimal safety and control.

  • Unit 1 – Gun Fitting (Big Handguns)
  • Unit 2 – Gun Fitting (Small Handguns)

MODULE 6 OVERVIEW: SAFETY

This module prioritizes firearm safety, teaching crucial rules for all users.

  • Unit 1 – 4 Gun Safety Rules
  • Unit 2 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Unit 3 – Storage and Transport of Firearm

MODULE 7 OVERVIEW: POPULAR FIREARMS

Take a look at the AR-15 and Glock 19 – learn what they are and why they are so popular.

MODULE 8 OVERVIEW: AMMUNITION

Get acquainted with different types of ammunition for shotguns, rifles, and handguns, and their general costs.

MODULE 9 OVERVIEW: SPECIAL LICENSES

A Q&A session covering what makes a gun an ‘automatic weapon,’ the definition of a short barrel rifle, silencers vs. suppressors, tax stamps, and more.

MODULE 10 OVERVIEW: COURSE RECAP

Recap the key takeaways from the course and prepare for your journey ahead.

Meet your instructors

Candy Sugarman

Candy Sugarman has spent over 14 years running Gun Powder Gals, a women’s only shooting group in Fayetteville, NC, where she has trained more than 600 women in firearm handling and safety. She specializes in empowering women and individuals with little to no prior firearm experience.

Hunter Elliott

Hunter Elliott is a seasoned firearms instructor and the brains behind RangeHot.com. His extensive knowledge, combined with his hands-on, practical approach, makes his lessons engaging and invaluable.