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WOMEN'S ONLY BEGINNER HANDGUN

Boondocks FTA™ |

  • Includes Live Fire
    • Sat, Jul. 11, 2026

      1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • $99
  • Map Pin
    11771 Hwy 18
    Raymond, MS 39154
  • In-Class Time
    3 Hour(s)
  • Range Time
    2 Hour(s)
33DAYS
8HRS
1MINS
26SECS
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What You'll Learn

The Boondocks FTA™ Beginner Handgun class is a half-day course designed to introduce women to the basics of using a handgun for self-defense. Topics will cover gun safety, loading and unloading, and shooting fundamentals. The course includes both classroom time and live-fire practice on the range. Firearms and ammunition are included in the cost of the course, however, if you already have a handgun you may bring it as well. Minors under the age of 18 are welcome, as long as they are accompanied by an adult in the class.

Pre-Requisite: NONE Course Length: 4 Hours Start Time: 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. (check the class calendar to verify time) Cost: $100 (Price includes rental of a .22lr semi-automatic pistol plus ammunition for the class)

Cancellation Policy: Student Instigated Re-Booking: If you need to re-book a class more than two (2) weeks before your originally scheduled class date, you may re-book (transfer to another class) one time without any fee. If you need to re-book a second time more than two (2) weeks before your second scheduled class date, the fee is $50. After a second re-booking, no further transfers are permitted. If you need to re-book a class less than two (2) weeks before your scheduled class date, the fee is $75. Only one re-booking will be allowed with less than two (2) weeks before your scheduled class date. All re-booking requests must be received by telephone (769-972-2382) no later than 11:59 a.m., Central, the day prior to the scheduled class. If the re-booking is to a more expensive class, you are responsible for the price difference. If the re-booking is to a less expensive class, you will receive a refund* of the price difference. Student Instigated Cancellation: If you need to cancel a class more than two (2) weeks before your scheduled class date, you may cancel and request a refund* less a twenty-five percent (25%) Cancellation Fee of the total cost of the class. Classes canceled less than two (2) weeks before your scheduled class date will NOT be refunded. Boondock Firearms Training Academy™ Cancellation: In rare circumstances, BFTA™ may need to cancel a class. If this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible and given the option of (1) a full refund of the amount you have paid, or (2) a move to another course of the same value. * Refunds instigated by the student will be in the form of BFTA™ Gift Cards. Exceptions to these policies may be made on a case-by-case basis, at the sole discretion of BFTA’s General Manager. BFTA™ reserves the right to change or amend these policies at any time, without prior notification.

What We'll Teach

Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals

With three distinct modules, this course is designed for those who are brand new to firearms and those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting.

Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed, and then built upon, while also exploring:

  • Situational awareness
  • Common types of handguns
  • Ammunition types, malfunctions
  • Firearms handling skills
  • Defensive pistol fundamentals
  • The use of deadly force

Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day with tips and techniques from experienced women in the world of firearms.

33DAYS
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1MINS
26SECS
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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

  • Pen & Notebook
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Brimmed Hat
  • Close-toed Shoes

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  • Handgun
  • Ammunition
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Brimmed Hat

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