FIRST STEPS - PISTOL

CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT CLASS (BASIC LEVEL)

This course meets & exceeds the requirements for the State of Florida Concealed Carry Permit "CWP" for residents & non-residents.*

You do not need to be a resident of Florida to qualify for this permit - people that travel find it to be the most comprehensive Concealed Carry Permit accepted as it's accepted/valid in 32 states.

OUTLINE: This is the NRA's First STEPS Pistol course which is designed for the beginning shooter.

A knowledge of firearms is not assumed or required.

Each student progresses at their own pace.

Firearm basics and shooting techniques are covered in a 3 hour classroom setting. There is a 1-hour range session where the students will demonstrate firearm ability & safety by shooting 10 rounds with a semi automatic .22 caliber pistol and 10 rounds with a .22 caliber revolver. During the range exercise, hands-on instruction is provided to assure that the student learns the correct methods for firing a pistol with full observance of all safety rules.

Topics covered in the course include:

  • 1) Pistol Cartridges & Components
  • 2) Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
    • a) Semi-Automatic Knowledge
    • b) Revolver Knowledge
  • 3) Fundamental Gun Safety Rules
  • 4) Pistol Operation
  • 5) Ammunition Malfunctions
  • 6) Shooting - Live Fire section of the Class
  • 7) Maintenance and Cleaning
  • 8) Holster Selection/Concealment Techniques
  • 9) Outline of laws pertaining to Florida Concealed Carry to include:
    • a) Safety and responsibility by law of firearms around children
    • b) Restricted Carry Areas
    • c) Weapons Laws
    • d) Shoot/Don't Shoot Scenarios/Use of Force and Justification
    • e) Escalation of Force
    • f) Interaction with Law Enforcement
    • g) Aftermath of a Defensive Shooting

This "very thorough" course is 4 hours and the cost is $150. for public classes and $200. for private classes.

**Note: All class formats subject to change. © Defensive Shooting Instructors, Inc 2008