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Basic  Handgun  Safety

Person holding a hammer fired semi-automatic handgun aiming at a target at a 25 yard indoor shooting range in the greater Seattle area.

4 hour course.

If you are considering purchasing a handgun or already own one and are not yet confident in your gun handling skills, this class will provide you with the information and hands-on experience to safely & confidently operate handguns. Half of this course takes place in the classroom and the rest is live fire on the range.  This is also a great refresher for those with some experience however it is designed for new shooters.

Firearms, ammo, targets, and PPE will be provided. Students only need to bring their ID.

- PLEASE NOTE:

-PREGNANT WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE RANGE

-Minimum age to take a class is 21 years old

-The minimum age for a minor attending a class with an adult who is older than 21, is 16 years old. IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDER THE AGE OF 16, PLEASE CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE INSTRUCTION SESSION

$150

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Hand wearing a mechanix tactical glove holding a jacob grey twc9 handgun, with a logo for Bellevue Indoor Range in the background.
An indoor shooting range with a target paper hanging on the left side. The target has a beige background with black outlines and scoring zones marked for different point values. The concrete floor has some scattered debris, and the ceiling is dark wi
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What you’ll learn

  • Firearm’s safety.

    This includes firearms safety concepts and rules, as well as how to safely handle and operate them.

  • Handgun Functionality

    How handguns work and the basics behind what is happening when you shoot.

  • Shooting Technique

    Proper usage of a firearm. How to hold it, proper trigger press, aiming, reloading etc.

  • Shooting Improvement

    How to diagnose what you’re doing right and wrong so you can improve as you continue to shoot.

  • Minor Malfunctions

    How to diagnose, troubleshoot and address basic malfunctions.

  • Confidence

    The best part in taking this class is the confidence you gain knowing how to safely & effectively use your pistol

Wade's Eastside Guns logo from the gun shop located in Bellevue, Washington near Seattle.

Meet your instructor

Adam Simon

Having taught both the basic handgun course and being a private instructor for years, Adam’s patience and attention to detail ensures you’ll learn in a safe environment that breeds growth and confidence, not confusion or hesitancy. Learning about guns can be overwhelming at first but Adam’s understanding approach makes it easy!