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BASIC PISTOL

Barnes 1st Step Firearms Training LLC |

  • Multi Day
  • Includes Live Fire
    • Sat, Dec. 5, 2026

      10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

    • Sun, Dec. 6, 2026

      8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • $215
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    97 - 56th Street, S.E.
    Washington, DC 20019
  • In-Class Time
    6 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
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174DAYS
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What You'll Learn

In this seven (7) hour course, split between the classroom and range, students learn the universal rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; two-handed shooting positions; cleaning firearms, and opportunity for future skill development. As in all courses, we introduce the importance of such concepts as situational awareness, conflict avoidance and defensive planning. Also available, Maryland State Handgun Qualification Licence.

Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.

What We'll Teach

Self-Defense Firearms Basics

This lesson will introduce you to a wealth of information on different types of self-defense firearms including handguns, home defense shotguns, and the AR-15 platform, where Michael Martin provides easy to understand explanations of the common terms used so frequently. The goal of this lesson is to de-mystify what can sometimes feel like a topic reserved for experts.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

These classes are offered the first weekend of each month.

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Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone

Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe

What to Bring

  • Lunch
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What is Provided

  • Ammunition
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  • Handgun
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  • Targets
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    • Cedric Barnes

      Washington, DC

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    "The class was very good, Barnes is an amazing person, very attentive, teach everything you need to know and more."

    Submitted on Wed, Jul. 23, 2025 by Patrick da Silva Palma L.

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    "My daughter and I took the Pistols Fundamental classes with Mr. Barnes and the experience was comprehensive and thorough. One class member even commented that another class that she'd taken was not half as detailed as the one received from Barnes' class. I will definitely take more classes with Mr. Barnes in the future. M. Blount"

    Submitted on Thur, May. 22, 2025 by MacKenzie B.

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