To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Some of the topics in the course includes; gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, selecting and storing a pistol, the fundamentals of shooting and pistol inspection and maintenance. During the training of the course, an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol; proper handling, loading, and unloading procedures; application of pistol shooting fundamentals; stable shooting positions; live fire; and final shooting qualification.
Explore our AR-15 course specifically designed for civilian use. This AR-15 Fundamentals curriculum
includes both classroom and live-fire training, with a focus on learning how to use an AR-15 for home and
self-defense. Learn to verify your zero, accessorize, maintain, and operate your firearm, identifying the
importance of round trajectory and mechanical offset for close encounters.
Oak Tree Pistol Fun Shoot
On the 3rd Thursday of the month Pistol Fun Shoot. Located at the Pistol Range. Different stages are set up monthly to practice your shooting skills. It can be just you shooting to improve your own times or could be a head-to-head competition. This event is for fun and to develop your shooting skills. Each month stages are decided on and set up by NRA Certified Instructors and NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSO’s). During the event they are there to run the event and keep everyone safe and help you with anything that you may need to improve your skills. Come Join and have some fun.
This is a one day, 10-hour course (2 hours credit given for Homework completed in the back of the book) 8 hours spent in the classroom.
Class Fee is $25.00 Cash, Check, Zelle, Venmo, or Credit Card through Stripe.
Requirements
Important All students are required to obtain a California Get Outdoors ID (GO ID) prior to registering for California Hunter Education courses. If you have previously held a CDFW license (i.e. Fishing), your GO ID is printed on the license above your name. Click here to get a GO ID. Click here for instructions.
All students must download, print, and sign a Student Consent Form. Students 17 years of age and younger must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. The signed form must be brought to class.
In order to be certified the student must attend the entire class including all sessions. Students will need to show safe handling of firearms and pass the Hunter Education test with a score of 80% or better. There is no minimum age to attend California Hunter Education. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend with young students, especially those younger than age 16, to help define new words or provide additional tutoring during and after class.
Special Accommodations If you require special assistance or accommodations, please see the form, Reasonable Accommodation: Request for Services. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor or regional director directly.
