The Basic Handgun course is a beginners’ handgun shooting program where you will learn pistol shooting basics or perfect the groundwork for handgun mastery. The course is suitable for all levels of experience including the novice and those comfortable with their handgun. If you have never shot or held a handgun before, or want to strengthen your handgun shooting skill set, you will find this course useful. In this one-day beginners’ shooting class we will cover basic handgun safety, nomenclature, loading, and unloading, the foundational marksmanship skills (grip, stance, sight picture/alignment, trigger manipulation and more), as well as reloading under stress and presentation from the holster. We will also practice manipulations for malfunctions. If you are looking for a handgun safety class, this is your best starter class for handling a gun safely and effectively. The basic firearm training course is the best way for new shooters to receive professional firearm training. In this course, you’ll learn important gun safety tips and learn how to use a firearm in a self-defense situation according to local gun rules and regulations. This new shooter training is an excellent starting point for further advanced gun training, defensive pistol training, as well as shooting competitions.

Prerequisites

None. Students can supply their own handgun. Otherwise, gun rental is available at the Pro Shop on site. Please clean and lubricate your gun in advance of the course or bring your gun cleaning kit with you. Class Begins at 9am check-in 8:45am Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM

Bring The Following

  1. Handgun (semi-auto, revolver) - We have rentals available at the pro shop.  Must be 21 years old
  2. 2 Magazines or speed loader for revolver
  3. Minimum 100 rounds ammunition
  4. Proper clothing for the weather
  5. Snacks, lunch and plenty of water
  6. Notebook and pen
  7. Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site)
  8. Sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, training shoes
  9. Belt, holster, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition

Instructor Bio

Ron Clayton is currently employed  with a local Sheriff’s Department with 25 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, with a varied list of assignments including SWAT, FTO, Patrol, Detectives and Academy Instructor.  He is a FBI certified firearm instructor, California POST Rifle instructor, Defensive Tactics instructor and Stop the Bleed instructor.

Ron recently retired from the California Air National Guard after 22 years of service (Active and Reserve)  including 4 deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  During his deployments, he was assigned as a Dedicated Marksman and Combat LifeSaver.   While at home station, Ron taught M4 rifle, M9 handgun, and M870 shotgun, Urban Environment Tactics, Concealed Carry, Trauma Care and Combatives.  As a member of the California Emergency Response and Force Protection Training Cadre, Ron assisted in developing the training curriculum for National Guard members responding to civil disturbances and natural disasters.  He also was the lead instructor to Ukraine in the National Guard’s Partnership for Peace program, sharing western style Law Enforcement and Tactics to the Ukraine military.  

His hobbies include reading about history, shooting, martial arts and currently holds a black belt (2nd Dan) in Taiho Jutsu and has trained in Krav Maga and Brazilian Ju Jitsu.

 

Cancellation Policy:

In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 48 hours before the course date.

CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.