pistol 101

This is our Flagship 5-Star Course

Whether you are totally new to firearms, or it's been a long time since you've touched a pistol, Pistol 101 is a

comprehensive course that covers everything to give you a strong foundation with gun safety, how pistols work inside and out, and how to shoot them accurately and consistently.

We also have the latest innovations and accessories to accommodate people of all physical and visual abilities.

We have many options where to start:

1. If you're curious but nervous about guns, Pistol 101-A: Friendly Intro to Firearms online video for $49 is a great first step and non-intimidating way to learn about gun safety and have guns demystified.

2. If you are new to guns and want a firm foundation from Day 1, take our Pistol 101: Safety & Fundamentals 4-Hour in-person course for $250. You don't need to own a gun since we provide all guns & ammo, eye and electronic ear protection for the most comfortable experience. Pistol 101-A: Friendly Intro to Firearms online video is included in the price, which you can watch from the convenience of your home before coming to class.

3. If you already have some experience or own a handgun and want a refresher to correct bad habits & improve accuracy and don't need to watch our Friendly Intro to Firearms video, take our Pistol 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices 4-Hour in-person course for $175.

PISTOL 101-A: FRIENDLY INTRO TO FIREARMS

Firearm Safety

This is the most important part of the course, which is why unlike other trainers who rush through gun safety, we spend a lot of time to instill a healthy respect for guns and always adhering to the safety rules.

We are launching an online video in August with discussions and videos of actual unsafe gun incidents to show how easy it is to break the safety rules due to our automatic human behavior and tendency to be distracted and complacent.

We emphasize that no one is above the safety rules, no matter how much experience we think we have around firearms.

How Pistols Work

We demystify how pistols work, inside and out, by explaining a Glock pistol in its parts to understand how each part works and put the pistol back together themselves.

We teach best practices to avoid injuries like slide bite, using efficient body mechanics & accessories to rack the slide, and avoiding the common mistake of unloading a pistol wrong with a cartridge still in the chamber.

Cost:

$49 per person

3 Hour Online Video

Join our Waitlist to be notified when video is launched August 2025

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PISTOL 101: SAFETY & FUNDAMENTALS

Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa, an outdoor range in the San Gabriel Mountains where the 605 freeway ends at the 210 freeway.

The outdoor range is less noisy, especially with our noise cancelling electronic ear protection, and is a much more comfortable and less intimidating experience for new shooters. Shooting outdoors minimizes lead exposure compared to shooting indoors and we provide de-lead hand wipes before heading home.

A private bay is reserved for a more private and secure experience, away from the untrained general public. Always 1-on-1 during live fire for ultimate safety & individual attention for every student.

Cost:

$250 per person

Sat/Sun

8:15am-12:15pm or

12:30pm-4:30pm

Or book us privately Mon-Fri, where it's as low as $400/person.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP (1.5 hour)

We teach the most updated and efficient techniques to shoot a pistol accurately and consistently.

Where many trainers with law enforcement or military background are teaching what they learned decades ago in their service and not kept updated, we are civilian trainers who bring the latest innovations in both techniques and gear from the competition world.

Current law enforcement officers have taken our classes to replace their outdated practices with the most efficient skills that anyone can learn from day 1.

LIVE FIRE PRACTICE (1.5 hours)

We end the lesson by having students put everything they learned into practice. We use Glock pistols chambered in .22LR which is less recoil and less intimidating for first time shooters and then build up their confidence to shoot 9mm at the end of the class.

We also introduce students to shooting with pistol optics aka Red Dot sights, which are the latest innovation to help people with all visual abilities aim with less frustration and shoot more accurately.

The proof is in the results: Watch videos of our students who are most afraid of guns be able to shoot Holes in Holes their first time with a gun.

PRIVATE PISTOL 101 (MON-FRI)

To accommodate overwhelming demand while respecting my health and energy, I am making myself available for private lessons again on weekdays only.

It is a flat rate to book me privately and I can teach up to 4 people maximum in a private group.

As low as $400/person.

After September 2025, I will only be available privately one week a month on a limited basis.

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PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

For experienced shooters, who aren't beginners needing our full Pistol 101 course, but want to correct bad habits, improve accuracy & get a refresher on the most updated, efficient fundamentals in 4 hr course.

Cost:

$175 per person

Sat/Sun

8:15am-12:15pm or

12:30pm-4:30pm

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