Handgun Fundamentals
Beginner
COURSE DETAILS
This course is designed to introduce new shooters to the safe and effective use of a handgun. Whether you are completely new or looking to strengthen your foundation, this class focuses on building the essential skills needed to handle a handgun with confidence and competence. Instruction begins with core firearm safety principles and progresses into the fundamentals of marksmanship. Students will develop proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control, with attention to consistency, control, and safe handling. COURSE OVERVIEW: - Fundamental rules of firearm safety - Handgun operation and basic mechanics - Gear selection and setup - Proper grip, stance, and body positioning - Sight alignment and sight picture - Trigger control and follow-through - Loading, unloading, and safe handling procedures - Firearm cleaning and basic maintenance - Range safety and best practices - Live-fire drills COURSE REQUIREMENTS: - Valid Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) - Handgun with a minimum of 3 magazines - Quality outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster - Quality magazine holder - Dummy rounds (if available) - 150 rounds of ammunition - Eye and ear protection - Notebook, pen, and sharpie marker - Medical kit (not required, but highly recommended) - Weather and range appropriate clothing - hat, sunscreen, etc. - Water and snacks DURATION: 4 Hours This course is geared toward new shooters, focusing on mastering the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship. However, it is equally valuable for anyone looking to refine and improve their existing skill set. Through a series of structured drills, students will develop the techniques necessary to become more efficient shooters. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, reinforcing consistency, and improving overall accuracy through deliberate, repeatable practice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING OR ATTENDING TRAINING. Firearms training involves inherent risk, including serious bodily injury or death. ASSUMPTION OF RISK You voluntarily assume all risks associated with firearms training, including risks arising from your own actions, other participants, equipment, environmental conditions, and negligence of Lykos Training Center Inc. and its staff, to the fullest extent permitted by Massachusetts law. LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED All participants must sign a Firearms Training Agreement – Waiver of Liability & Assumption of Risk before participation. This agreement includes a waiver of claims, including those based on negligence, as allowed by law, and governs the full legal relationship between you and Lykos Training Center Inc. ARRIVAL REQUIREMENT Participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time to allow for check-in, travel to the range, safety briefing, and preparation. Late arrival may result in denial of participation without refund. SAFETY & REMOVAL POLICY You must follow all safety rules and instructor directions at all times. Lykos Training Center reserves the right to remove any participant immediately, without refund or credit, if safety rules are violated or if the participant is deemed unsafe, impaired, or unfit for training. LEGAL COMPLIANCE You are solely responsible for complying with all federal and Massachusetts firearms laws and ensuring you are legally eligible to participate. NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOME Participation does not guarantee skill level, certification, employment, or any legal authority to possess or carry firearms. POLICIES INCORPORATED By booking, you agree to all Lykos Training Center policies, including Safety & Range Policy, Booking & Cancellation Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms & Conditions. MEDIA NOTICE Training may be recorded (photo/video/audio). By participating, you consent to incidental recording and authorize use for business and promotional purposes unless you opt out in writing before training begins. CONFIRMATION By booking or attending a training with Lykos Training Center, you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to this notice and all referenced policies and waiver terms.