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NEW GUN OWNERS ESSENTIALS

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    • Sun, Jul. 5, 2026

      2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • $125
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    Camp Springs, MD 20746
  • In-Class Time
    3 Hour(s)
30DAYS
18HRS
56MINS
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What You'll Learn

Our Handgun Owner Basics Classis designed for everyday people who bought a handgun but still don’t feel confident using it or know how to maintain it. This hands on, beginner friendly session walks you step by step through understanding your firearm and learning to handle it safely and confidently. Each student receives a multi caliber firearm cleaning kit to use in class AND take home.

In this 3 hour course, you’ll learn:

Firearm Knowledge & Handling

Parts and components of your handgun

How your firearm functions

How to load and unload safely

Firearm safety rules you must know

Skill Building

Proper stance, grip, and aim

How to field strip and clean your firearm

How to reassemble it correctly

Tips to keep your gun running reliably

Dry Fire & At Home Practice

Practice dry firing your own handgun

Laser assisted drills to correct trigger pull

How to continue practicing at home safely

What to Bring

Your firearm (unloaded) and in a case for travel

One magazine

**Leave all live ammunition at home!!!!

*This class gives you the confidence you need to protect yourself and your family by truly understanding the firearm you bought. No pressure, no judgment, just real knowledge and hands on guidance.

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

What We'll Teach

Gear and Gadgets

Walk into any gun shop, and the variety of gear and gadgets available can be a bit overwhelming. Gun vaults, holsters, lights, lasers—where do you start? In this lesson, Michael Martin will explain each of those pieces of gear, and he’ll discuss the options you should consider when you’re ready to go shopping.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

Class Details: Cost: $125.00 Duration: 3 hours *Bring: One personal firearm per person for hands-on practice *All cleaning tools and solvent provided. *Look out for a follow up email with the full address and more class details! *ABSOLUTELY NO AMMUNITION IS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM.

30DAYS
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56MINS
4SECS
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Upcoming Class Dates for
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  • Thur, Jun. 18, 2026 6:00 PM
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