Chuck Marable
Instructor # 1820610 | Atlanta Firearms Training LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 3/29/2026
Certification Renewal Date 3/29/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
https://www.AtlantaFirearmsTraining.com - Lead Firearms Instructor
Member - NRA, NAAGA, Glock Sports Shooting Foundation
USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor #1820610
• Concealed Carry & Home Defense
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor #213171705
• Pistol
• Rifle
• Shotgun
• Range Safety Officer
Other certifications and trainings
• CPR/AED
• Stop the Bleed
• Dekalb County CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
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Build Confidence. Improve Accuracy. Develop Real-World Shooting Skills.
The Atlanta Firearms Training Handgun Bootcamp is a hands-on training course designed for new and experienced shooters who want to strengthen their handgun fundamentals and improve their performance on the range. This class focuses on building a solid foundation through professional instruction, practical exercises, and proven techniques that students can continue practicing long after the course ends.
Whether you are a first-time gun owner or an experienced shooter looking to sharpen your skills, this bootcamp provides a structured environment to develop safe and effective firearm handling habits.
What You'll Learn Firearm Safety Review - Safety is the foundation of responsible firearms ownership. We begin with a comprehensive review of the fundamental firearm safety rules. Students will also review safe loading, unloading, transportation, and range procedures. Review Handgun Fundamentals
Mastering the basics is essential for consistent accuracy and confidence. Instructors will cover:
Proper Grip, Sight Alignment & Sight Picture, Stance, Trigger control,
Live-Fire Range Exercises Students will apply classroom instruction through supervised live-fire drills designed to reinforce core skills. Diagnostic coaching to identify and correct common shooting errors.
Each exercise is designed to help students build confidence while improving consistency and accuracy.
Dry-Fire Training for Home Practice One of the most effective ways to improve shooting skills is through safe, structured dry-fire practice. Students will learn: Safe dry-fire setup procedures. Grip and presentation drills. Sight alignment exercises. Trigger press drills. These drills allow students to continue developing their skills without the expense of ammunition or range time.
Course Benefits
Strengthen handgun fundamentals. Improve accuracy and consistency. Receive personalized coaching and feedback. Develop a structured practice plan for continued improvement. Build confidence in safe firearm handling and marksmanship.
Recommended For New handgun owners Concealed carry permit holders Recreational shooters Individuals seeking a refresher course Anyone looking to improve handgun proficiency and confidence
Come ready to learn, train, and elevate your shooting skills. The Handgun Bootcamp provides the knowledge, coaching, and practice needed to become a safer, more confident, and more capable handgun shooter.
This is a comprehensive basic pistol course designed for those who want to come away with a full and complete foundation of knowledge regarding the safe handling of pistols and basic marksmanship skills. You will not find a more complete education on safe firearm handling and pistol marksmanship in Atlanta. This course includes basic firearm safety and marksmanship but is more in-depth and expansive than most classes.
The course includes modules on pistol design, function, ammunition and selection, firearm selection, storage, maintenance, concealed carry aspects, a solid foundation of fundamental marksmanship skills, and most importantly safe firearm handling practices. This is a two day comprehensive course. This course features:
Safe firearm handling rules. Firearm handling practice including firearm loading, unloading, and handling in the classroom using dummy rounds. Complete overview of pistol types, construction and function with classroom examples. Ammunition design, function, selection and usage. Practical: Loading, clearing and unloading pistols with dummy ammunition. Pistol maintenance and cleaning. Proper and safe storage options. Concepts of marksmanship skill. Concealed carry options. Review of the basic legal aspects of the use of firearms for self defense. High round count instruction and practice at the range. An opportunity to shoot a variety of pistol types and calibers.


