Basic Pistol Course

Horst and McCann, Inc. Indoor Gun Range

NRA First Steps Firearms Training Class

Saturdays, 8:30AM-11:30AM :

2008

Jan

Apr

July

Oct

11,25

Feb

May

Aug 2,16,30

Nov

8,22

Mar

June

Sep

13,27

Dec

13,27

Tuesday Evenings, 6PM-9PM

2008

Jan

Apr

July

29

Oct

7,21

Feb

May

Aug

12,26

Nov

4,18

Mar

June

Sep

9,23

Dec

9,23

 

Horst and McCann offers an excellent NRA First Steps program of firearms instruction for the new firearms enthusiast. Join us for an enjoyable morning or evening of instruction which provides a terrific, no pressure, non-intimidating introduction to the world of firearms. Whether you are interested in learning about firearms for personal or home defense, target shooting, or just wanted to satisfy your curiosity about firearms and shooting, we will ensure that your day or evening spent with us will be both entertaining and enlightening.

 

Our course covers the following key components:

 

  • safe handling of firearms
 
  • Identification of various firearm parts and operation

 

  • ammunition identification and function

 

  • shooting fundamentals with actual firing on the range

(Note-this course qualifies participants to purchase handguns and regulated firearms in the state of Maryland)

 

Course fee is $80; 15 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and any firearm rental is included.

Note-select date desired at checkout

Handgun Skills Development Course

Horst and McCann, Inc. Indoor Gun Range

Tuesday Evenings, 6pm-9pm

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY 410 399-9518

Note- First Steps or NRA Basic Course prerequisite

This course is intended for the firearms enthusiast who would like to delve more deeply into the handgun shooting sports. This course more intensely focuses on marksmanship and firearms safety. Concepts covered include the following:

I. Safety

II. Handgun Parts and their Function
a.) Ammunition
III. Firearms Handling
a.) Loading and Unloading
b.) Trigger Control
c.) Grip
d.) Sight Picture
e.) Stance
f.) Dry Firing Drills
IV. Combining Basic Shooting Fundamentals (Live Fire/Range)
a.) Sight Picture and Sight Alignment
b.) Grip
c.) Stance
d.) Trigger Pull
V. Understanding Marksmanship
a.) Common Errors
b.) Target Analysis
VI. Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance
a.) Field stripping and proper cleaning
b.) Storing

Course is 3 hours in length. Student will fire a total of 100 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, student will field strip and clean either their own handgun or the firearm selected by the student from the Horst and McCann rental inventory under instructor supervision.

Note- First Steps or NRA Basic Course prerequisite

This course will be offered to the first 3 participants who sign up for the program. Course fee is $150; Ammunition, target, range time and any firearm rental is included.