Gun Craft offers many opportunities for competition shooting.
We host several monthly shooting matches as well as a weekly practice match.

Our Monthly matches include our local USPSA matches held on the first and third Sundays of every month (more info and registration HERE)

Steel Challenge Match held the second Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE)

Cowboy Action S.A.S.S. match held the fourth Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE).

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This Class is for the new or less experienced handgun owner.

 

Bring your firearm and you will learn about your gun inside and out. As part of your tuition you will receive a Clenzoil cleaning kit and cleaning mat to properly maintain your firearm for years to come.

 

Tuition: $180.00 Range fee’s and Cleaning kits are included in your tuition.

 

This course includes:

Firearm safety

Range safety, and range etiquette

Nomenclature of handguns, and ammunition

Basic fundamentals of shooting

Cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of your firearm.

We will cover laws pertaining to safe storage, Florida Laws, use of force, the do’s & don’t and reciprocity. The curriculum was written for students who have little or no experience with handguns. It’s the starting point for our students and is the foundational class for future defensive pistol classes and our other advanced training classes. In addition to learning the proper techniques of shooting, the class will cover what you need to do to prepare yourself and your equipment before, during, and after you go to the range.

 

Students can use this classes Certificate to apply for their Florida Conceal Weapons and Firearm License.

               

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 21 years of age

Provide a valid state driver’s license, identification card or permanent resident.

Learning Objectives:

Responsible firearm ownership

Safe use and handling of firearms

Components of the modern pistol and revolver

Range safety and etiquette

Types, components and purpose of modern ammunition

Fundamentals of shooting

Loading and unloading handgun

Preventive maintenance (Cleaning, maintenance, inspection and proper storage)

Use of force

Florida Law governing concealed carry

​Introduction to Defensive Shooting

Dry and live fire drills

 

Required Equipment:

Eye and ear protection

Ball cap

Quality functional semi-automatic pistol or revolver.

Micro or pocket pistols are permitted. However, we discourage their use during this class as you will not receive the full benefits of the training. We suggest full size or medium sized handgun.

100 rounds of ammunition minimum. More is better

2 magazines or speed loaders at a minimum. More is better.

Enclosed shoes (No flip flops, sandals or open toe shoes)

Crew neck (T-shirt) or button up shirt (No low cut neckline or tank tops)

Shorts are permitted

Rain gear and appropriate clothing for weather and sunscreen if needed.

Hydration (water, Gatorade, etc.) Light snack / Lunch

 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. In the event Home Defense Solutions cancels a class a refund of the class tuition (NOT INCLUDING EVENTBRITE FEE’S) will be returned to student or the student will have the option to reschedule. NO REFUNDS if the student cancels within 72 hours of the class. Student can reschedule.