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Women Only

Learn to safely handle a firearm

Gain confidence and abilities

Know the law

Handle the accessories and learn options

Be safe around children

This series of classes is specifically designed for women only and is taught by a female instructor specifically certified to teach women only classes. This unique environment provides a special sense of comfort, comradery and support. There are three levels of classes offered on a progressive basis – the prior level is a prerequisite to moving to the next level.

Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals

  • Provide a welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive instructional environment.
  • Share the importance of firearms safety, ownership and training.
  • Empower you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to us a handgun safely and
    proficiently.
  • Build the number of responsibly armed women.
  • Encourage you to get out of your comfort zone, to adopt the correct mindset for personal
    protection and to train and practice regularly.

Part One: Women’s Basic Pistol

  1. Universal Safety Rules
  2. Shooting Fundamentals (grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, breath
    control, follow-through)
  3. Clearing a Semi-Automatic
  4. Shooting

Part Two: Women’s Intermediate Pistol

  1. Universal Safety Rules
  2. Cycle of operation
  3. Review Shooting Fundamentals
  4. Ammo
  5. Malfunctions
  6. Unloading and reloading
  7. Situational Awareness

Part Three: Women’s Defensive Pistol

  1. Universal Safety Rules
  2. Review Shooting Fundamentals
  3. Mindset
  4. Targets
  5. Use of Force
  6. Being a Responsibly Armed Woman
  7. Cover vs Concealment
  8. Voice Commands
  9. Marksmanship vs Defensive Shooting
  10. Drawing Technique
  11. Holsters
  12. Range Safety and Etiquette

To receive a class schedule or to reserve your seat, call us at (417) 219-1123 or email us at classes@goodguyacademy.com.