November 23 - 11am to 1pm
December 7 - 1pm to 3pm
 
Basic Firearms Safety 
You'll learn the rules of firearms safety, and the the terminology required to understand them.
Four Universal Rules of Firearms Safety
Parts and operation of a defensive firearm
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Pistol Selection
You will learn how to pick the right firearm for your particular needs, lifestyles and training plan.
What makes a pistol "Defensive"?
What makes ammunition suitable for defensive use?
Sizes, calibers and types of defensive pistols
Common current sighting systems
Picking a first pistol that works for you
 
Storage and Staging
Storing a pistol in your home is a serious responsibility. You'll learn safe methods of storage for keeping your pistol out of the wrong hands while planning for potential defensive scenarios.
Principles of safe storage
Safes, boxes, locking options
Staging for defensive use in the home
 
Effective Shooting Basics
You will learn how to operate a defensive pistol and the basics of shooting effectively.
Loading and basic operation
Shooting stance
Shooting grip
Using sights
 
In addition to this classroom curriculum, students will experience range time, including:
Range safety and rules
One-on-one live fire with an instructor - firearm and ammo provided by Parallax​
 
Location, Facilities and Accommodations

Students will have the privilege of completing their training in the Kane County Sheriff’s Tactical Training Center - including state-of-the-art range.
 
Requirements
 
lllinois FOID card or FOID card application