Youth Firearm Safety Classes


Discover the most effective way to talk to kids about firearms and gun safety. This wide-ranging training class shows responsible gun owners how to properly store, handle, and teach children about firearms safety. Join the USCCA on our mission to reduce firearm-related incidents by sharing these gun safety courses for youth.

Children’s Firearm Safety


As gun owners, we have a duty to teach our children how to become responsibly armed Americans and save lives. The key to firearms safety is education, not isolation. The more we talk about and practice real gun safety measures with every member of our family, the safer we will be.

  • The 4 Universal Firearm Safety Rules
  • Firearm and ammunition fundamentals
  • How to safely handle firearms at home and at the range
  • Accident prevention and safe firearm storage
  • How to make gun safety a family responsibility

Discover USCCA Youth Firearms classes near you:

A woman teaching gun safety to her daughter

Over 1 MILLION Students Trained!

Like many Americans, and rightly so, you might be thinking about personal defense a lot more these days.

Maybe you've already taken a concealed carry class to get your CCW permit but need a refresher course. Or, maybe you'd feel more comfortable learning about firearms before buying one.

Whatever your reason, the USCCA's expert-crafted training classes give you the tools you need to live the protector lifestyle.

CHILDREN’S FIREARM SAFETY:

Start Training With the Topic of Your Choice

MINI-CLASS

Youth Firearm Accident Prevention


A family that works together to increase their knowledge and safe handling of guns has the best chance of preventing future mishaps and accidents. By working together and getting as many responsibly armed gun owners to participate in training classes like this, the better chance we have of teaching future generations about the importance of firearm safety.

Key Objectives:

Children will come away with an understanding of how to respond to different situations, especially those in which they may encounter an unattended firearm.

MINI-CLASS

Firearms Safety Basics for Youth


No matter what type of gun or what kind of shooting activity is involved, it’s vitally important for participants to follow the Universal Firearms Safety Rules. This gun safety course for youth covers these four universal safety rules, along with some additional considerations including clearance checks, proper ammunition, and dry-fire safety.

MINI-CLASS

Youth Shooting Fundamentals


In this class, children will learn about the seven shooting fundamentals, what they are, why they are important, and how to apply them.

MINI-CLASS

Handgun Familiarization


This training class introduces children to the purpose and principles of dry-fire practice, safety rules, and shooting fundamentals will be reinforced with a variety of dry-fire exercises.

MINI-CLASS

Firearms Heritage & Use


Firearms have been an important part of American history and culture, and in this training, children learn about the importance of the Second Amendment and the wide variety of legal uses for firearms. Not only does this remove the stigma of firearms, but helps them understand the historical importance of the right to keep and bear arms.

MINI-CLASS

Range Rules & Etiquette


The shooting range can be a very different and unfamiliar place for new shooters. This lesson helps children understand what to expect and how to act so they can enjoy a safe and fun experience.

MINI-CLASS

Long-Gun Familiarization


Help children learn about the different types of long guns with this training. They’ll quickly discover what a “long gun” is, what they look like, and how they work. This information will help dispel common myths and help young students understand more about safe and responsible firearm use.

MINI-CLASS

Children’s Situational Awareness


This lifesaving information will help children understand the importance and basics of situational awareness, including the CODE process, and Col. Jeff Cooper’s Color Codes of Awareness.

What is a MINI-CLASS?


A USCCA Mini-Class is a shorter, in-person session which is dedicated to a singular discipline. This is perfect for those who are just starting out with their training, or those who are looking for a refresher on specific topics. Mini-Classes are modules directly pulled from the USCCA's primary “Fundamentals” curriculums and taught by Certified Instructors.