COURSE DESCRIPTION

HANDGUN BASICS

This course is designed to present basic handgun information that covers safety, pistol nomenclature, the operations of a handgun and shooting fundamentals. There is no live firearm training in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • 01

    Welcome

    • Welcome to Handgun Basics

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Meet Ranger

    • Course Objectives

    • Download the Course
  • 02

    Prerequisites

    • How to Navigate this Course

    • Firearm Safety Disclaimer
  • 03

    Chapter 1: Gun Safety

    • Learning Objectives

    • Three Basic Rules of Gun Safety

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Triangle

    • Avoiding Firearm Accidents

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Tips

    • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 04

    Chapter 2: Handgun Nomenclature

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Revolver vs. Semi-Automatic with Lacey

    • Differences in the Revolver & Semi-Automatic

    • Lesson 2: Handgun Nomenclature with Lacey

    • Handgun Nomenclature

    • Lesson 3: Semi-Automatic Action Parts with Jason

    • Semi-Automatic Action Parts

    • Lesson 4: Revolver Action Parts with Lacey

    • Revolver Action Parts

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 05

    Chapter 3: Function & Operation

    • Learning Objectives

    • Pistol Action Types

    • Lesson 1: Semi-Automatic Action Types with Jason

    • Semi-Automatic Action Types

    • Lesson 2: Semi-Automatic Cycle of Operations

    • Lesson 3: Revolver Action Types with Lacey

    • Revolver Action Types

    • Lesson 4: Revolver Cycle of Operations

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 06

    Chapter 4: Handgun Manipulations

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Semi-Automatic Manipulations

    • Semi-Automatic Manipulations: Loading & Unloading

    • Lesson 2: Revolver Manipulations

    • Revolver Manipulations

    • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 07

    Chapter 5: Shooting Fundamentals

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Stance with Jason & Lacey

    • Proper Stance

    • Lesson 2: Grip with Lacey

    • Proper Grip

    • Finger vs. Cylinder Gap

    • Lesson 3: Aiming with Jason

    • Aiming & Sight Alignment

    • Lesson 4: Trigger Control & Follow Through with Lacey

    • Trigger Control & Follow Through

    • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • 08

    Chapter 6: Ammunition

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Ammunition Types

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Recognizing Ammunition Malfunctions

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • 09

    Chapter 7: Safety Precautions

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Handgun Safeties with Jason

    • Types of Handgun Safeties

    • Lesson 2: Safe Home Checklist

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning - Revolver

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning - Semi-Automatic

    • Chapter 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Course Conclusion

    • Thank You & Next Steps

    • Course Test
  • 11

    Next Steps

    • Questions? Email Ranger!