Basic Firearm Courses
Your First Step in Safe and Confident Shooting
At Bronze Star Academy, we believe that every responsible gun owner should have a solid foundation in firearm safety and shooting skills. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine your abilities, our Basic Firearm Courses are designed to teach you the essentials of pistol shooting, rifle shooting, and shotgun shooting. In addition to these core lessons, we offer a proficiency exam to assess your skills and help you build confidence in your shooting abilities.
Course Overview
Our Basic Firearm Courses are structured to ensure that students of all experience levels can learn and grow. We prioritize safety above all else, making sure that every participant understands the fundamental principles of handling and using firearms responsibly. Each course is taught by certified instructors with years of experience in firearm safety and training, ensuring a high level of education and guidance throughout.
Pistol Shooting Basics
The pistol shooting portion of the course focuses on developing accuracy, proper handling, and understanding the mechanics of a handgun. Students will learn the following:
- Firearm Safety: Before any shooting begins, we teach the essential safety rules, including the importance of keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction, always keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot, and knowing your target and what’s beyond it.
- Parts and Functions: Understanding the components of a pistol, including how to load, unload, and properly maintain the firearm.
- Stance and Grip: Learning the correct way to hold and stand when shooting a pistol to ensure accuracy and control.
- Aiming and Trigger Control: Techniques for sight alignment, trigger press, and follow-through to improve accuracy and consistency.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the fundamental skills needed to handle a pistol safely and effectively, and you’ll be prepared for further advanced training.
Rifle Shooting Basics
Rifle shooting requires different techniques and considerations than pistol shooting, and our rifle course is designed to teach you how to handle these firearms with precision and control. You’ll learn:
- Safety Practices for Rifles: Like all firearms, rifles require specific handling precautions, and our instructors will guide you through best safety practices.
- Rifle Components and Operation: From understanding the barrel, bolt, and trigger group to learning how to load and clear the firearm, we cover the essential parts and functions of a rifle.
- Shooting Positions: We’ll teach you how to shoot from various positions—standing, kneeling, and prone—so you can be prepared for different shooting scenarios.
- Marksmanship Fundamentals: Our instructors will guide you through techniques such as breath control, sighting, and trigger control to improve your rifle accuracy.
The skills you develop in this course will provide you with a solid foundation in rifle shooting, whether you’re shooting at the range or in the field.
Shotgun Shooting Basics
Shotguns offer unique challenges compared to pistols and rifles, and our shotgun shooting course focuses on the techniques you need to use them safely and effectively. You’ll learn:
- Shotgun Safety: We’ll emphasize the unique safety concerns with shotguns, such as muzzle awareness and how to handle the recoil properly.
- Shotgun Operation: From pump-action to semi-automatic shotguns, we cover the basics of operation and maintenance, ensuring you’re familiar with various models.
- Stance and Mounting the Shotgun: Learn how to position your body for better control and accuracy, focusing on mounting the shotgun correctly to minimize recoil.
- Target Acquisition and Tracking: Shotgun shooting often involves moving targets, and we’ll teach you how to acquire and track your target with precision.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to learn about the specific techniques required to shoot shotguns effectively, whether for sport or personal defense.
Proficiency Exam
After completing our basic courses, students have the option to take a proficiency exam. This assessment is designed to measure your understanding and ability to handle firearms safely and accurately. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to use firearms in a safe and responsible manner. Passing the exam is an excellent way to demonstrate your competency and confidence with pistols, rifles, and shotguns.
Why Choose Bronze Star Academy?
- Experienced Instructors: Our team of NRA-certified instructors has years of experience teaching firearm safety and shooting techniques.
- Safe Learning Environment: We prioritize safety in every aspect of our courses, ensuring that each student feels comfortable and secure as they learn.
- Comprehensive Training: Our Basic Firearm Courses provide a thorough introduction to three major firearm types, giving you a well-rounded foundation.
- Personalized Attention: We offer small class sizes to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to improve their skills.
Whether you’re interested in firearms for sport, personal defense, or just want to learn the basics, our Basic Firearm Courses at Bronze Star Academy are the perfect place to start. Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a confident, responsible gun owner!
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