Live Fire

This class teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

It also meets the requirements for obtaining a Wisconsin Conceal Carry Permit.

Basics of pistol shooting is geared towards individuals either new to firearms or looking for a refresher. 

This is an all day class chock-full of information.
Topics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Firearm safety

• Semi-automatic & revolver nomenclature

• Basics of ammunition

• Shooting fundamentals

  • aiming

  • breath control

  • hold control

  • trigger control

  • follow through

• Cleaning your firearm

• Live fire

If you do not own a firearm, one can be provided.
Eye and ear protection are required and can be provided as well.
Participants can expect to run through 100 - 200 rounds of ammunition.

Cost - $125.00
Time - 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

If you are a busy individual and do well in a self-paced, independent learning environment, the blended learning is a great option for you!

The classroom and book portion of Basics of Pistol Shooting can be completed on-line, at your own pace.

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion from the course which indicates you passed.

We will then meet at the range for the shooting portion of the class.

The course description is the same as Basics of Pistol Shooting.

However, the blended learning does not meet the requirements for WI Conceal Carry.

Please email me for more information: wibestdefense@pm.me

Want to build on what you learned in the basics of pistol shooting class?

Do you know and practice the 4 safety rules at all times?

This class covers practical, defensive pistol techniques.

Participants must have completed the Basics of Pistol Shooting or show basic firearm handling competencies.

I tailor this class to meet the needs of the participants.
Topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Firearm Safety

• Expand on the fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, aiming, breath, trigger control, follow through)

• Range Etiquette

• Equipment and Setup

• Drawing from the holster and using your workspace effectively

• Administrative Reload, Tactical Reloads, Speed Reloads

• Proper Malfunction Identification and Drills

Participants should use their own firearm for this class. If you do not have one, please send me an email. We can make it work.

Gear List:

• Notepad and pen/note taking material 

• Quality self-defense semi-automatic pistol

• 3 pistol magazines minimum (if using a 1911 or single stack gun you will need 4 magazines)

• 200 rounds of factory pistol ammo 

• Inert (dummy) rounds (aka. snap caps)

• Sturdy outside the waistband holster and BELT 

• Magazine Pouch for Belt - open

• Eye/ear protection (some can be provided in a pinch)

• An open mind

Cost - $50.00
Time - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM