
COUPLES - INTRO TO HANDGUN ESSENTIALS

- Thur, Jun. 11, 2026
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Thur, Jun. 11, 2026
- $280
- In-Class Time1 Hour(s)
- Range Time1 Hour(s)
Registration Closed
What You'll Learn
The Couples - Introduction to Handgun Essentials course gives the students an extensive private introduction to gun handling and safety. Here at Sendero we teach the skills necessary to effectively handle, operate, and maintain a handgun. Our skilled and highly trained instructors will help guide students through a series of hands-on, easy to understand exercises that will help instill confidence and effective shooting techniques. Our instructors understand that, for some people, simply handling a firearm can be intimidating and a little frightening. It is our goal to build confidence in our students by ensuring that they are rigorously taught the fundamentals of operating a handgun with accuracy in a safe and controlled environment, while adhering to the 4 universal safety rules.
If you are afraid of firing a weapon, let us help you overcome that fear by giving you the tools to handle your weapon with confidence and ease. If you are struggling with marksmanship and accuracy when firing your weapon, let our highly skilled instructors share tips and tricks they’ve learned from their years of experience to help you hone your skills. If you have never fired a weapon before and this is your first time operating a weapon, our experienced instructors will help you build a solid foundation by giving you all of the tools you need to be an effective marksman.
We have decades of experience, a wealth of knowledge, and unparalleled training in firearms operation and manipulation. Let us share some of that with you!
Cancellation Policy: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Sendero Shooting Sports does NOT issue cash or credit card refunds for classes purchased. Sendero will potentially provide purchase credit and/or store credit for a different class at equal or less value. Any rescheduling or class changes are at Sendero's and/or the Instructors discretion. Any class changes by non-member customers need to be made 48 hours or more in advance of a class; any class change requests by non-members within 48 hours are at the discretion of the Instructor and/or Sendero Shootings Sports.
What We'll Teach
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
This lesson will continue with the basics, including a very visual overview of what we call the “building blocks” or the fundamentals for accurate and safe shooting. Within this lesson, Michael Martin will explain the differences between the skills required for being a good “marksman” at the range, and the skills that might be required to save your life if you are ever the subject of a violent attack.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
This is a 2-hour course. The Student can expect the following: - Classroom instruction - Hands-on training - Live-fire exercises on the range Our skilled instructors will take each student through the fundamentals of pistol manipulation starting with the different parts of the gun, including ammunition and the correct way to load to your weapon. Gun safety is of the upmost importance, so there will be a strong emphasis on safety rules, and extensive instruction on how to properly and safely handle a firearm. While in the classroom, students will focus on: - Safety Instruction - Pistol Parts and Operation (“How it Works”) - Ammunition Components - Field Stripping - Weapon Manipulation Instruction - Weapon Malfunction Instruction While on the range, students will develop their skill through live-fire drills focusing on the following principles and exercises: - Gun Safety - Basic Weapon Manipulation - Proper Hand Placement and Stance - Breath and Trigger Control - Instructor-led Shooting Drills - Misfires, Malfunctions, and Other Problems
Registration Closed
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
- Ammunition
- Long Pants
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Handgun
- Speed Loader
- Range Bag
- Eye & Ear Protection
What is Provided
- Targets
- Eye & Ear Protection
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- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors