Intro to Pistol – Welcome & Course Purpose

This course builds confident, safe pistol shooters by focusing on the basics done well.
It also serves as an annual refresher for returning students who want to tighten fundamentals
and sharpen judgment.

🎯 Who This Is For

New shooters who want a safe, structured start with a pistol.
Returning shooters who want a fundamentals refresher before range sessions or carry.
Anyone who believes consistent basics beat fancy tricks under stress.

📚 What You’ll Learn (Course Outcomes)

The Four Universal Safety Rules and how to apply them everywhere.
Core pistol fundamentals: stance, grip, sight picture, trigger press, follow-through.
Simple malfunction clearance and safe handling habits.
Mindset & de-escalation: awareness levels and avoiding bad outcomes.
High-level legal basics (overview only—not legal advice).
How our live-fire range session runs and what to bring.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This Intro/Refresher is not the Minnesota Permit to Carry course and is not BCA-approved
for a permit. It is skills-focused training. For the permit course, enroll in the
Minnesota Permit to Carry class.

Nothing here is legal advice. Laws change—verify current statutes and consult an attorney for legal guidance.

🧭 How to Use This Course

Go through each short lesson (mobile-friendly) in order.
Answer quick knowledge checks when they appear.
Bring your notes/questions to the live-fire session.
Returning students: skim what you know, slow down where you feel rusty.

⏱️ Time & Requirements

Online lessons: ~45–75 minutes depending on experience.
Required: live-fire range session (scheduled separately).
Bring to range: eye/ear protection, pistol (if you have one), quality ammo, and government-issued ID.

✅ Safety Pledge

By continuing, you agree to:

Follow the Four Safety Rules at all times.
Respect range commands and maintain a learning mindset.
Ask questions whenever you’re unsure—safety beats speed.