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Women Only Introduction To Defensive Handguns
May 25
For Women Only
Introduction To Defensive Handguns
May 25 & June 8 2024
This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or who are considering acquiring a handgun.
The first day course is designed to assist you in choosing the right handgun – for you. It will also introduce you to the facilities of the Whittecar Range.
There will be discussions on handgun safety, basic operation of revolvers,
semi-automatic handguns, and the cartridges used in each type of
handgun.
The legal aspects of the use of force will be presented and discussed.
Handguns will be provided so that you may handle the different types and
models. Ammunition will also be provided for a live fire session on the
range. A self defense book, specifically for women, will also be provided.
The second day course will teach basic defensive shooting using the
students own equipment. Safe gun handling will be taught and stressed.
We will discuss various types of ammunition and the performance of
each type.
The class will be held at the Whittecar Range on Blodgett View Road.
The class is limited to 10 participants.
For an application or further information call Lee at 642-3590 or Jim
at 360-8392.
Successful completion of this two day course meets the education
requirements for application to the state for a concealed carry permit.
For Women Only
Introduction To Defensive Handguns
May 25 & June 8 2024
This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or who are considering acquiring a handgun.
The first day course is designed to assist you in choosing the right handgun – for you. It will also introduce you to the facilities of the Whittecar Range.
There will be discussions on handgun safety, basic operation of revolvers,
semi-automatic handguns, and the cartridges used in each type of
handgun.
The legal aspects of the use of force will be presented and discussed.
Handguns will be provided so that you may handle the different types and
models. Ammunition will also be provided for a live fire session on the
range. A self defense book, specifically for women, will also be provided.
The second day course will teach basic defensive shooting using the
students own equipment. Safe gun handling will be taught and stressed.
We will discuss various types of ammunition and the performance of
each type.
The class will be held at the Whittecar Range on Blodgett View Road.
The class is limited to 10 participants.
For an application or further information call Lee at 642-3590 or Jim
at 360-8392.
Successful completion of this two day course meets the education
requirements for application to the state for a concealed carry permit.