Our Pistol 101 class is designed to give shooters a solid understanding of firearms safety and function, proper range etiquette, loading and unloading procedures, and the 7 elements of marksmanship. These are the fundamental building blocks for all firearm applications. If you are a new firearm owner, or you have been to the range a number of times but would like to improve your accuracy and control, this is a great class to join. If precision is not a problem but you would like to shoot faster, we will discuss the tools for that as well.

“Firearms 101” Lecture and Q&A - The training will be focused on responsible firearms ownership – from purchasing your first firearm to discussing training, licensing, and other key considerations, including safe storage.

Magen Am’s goal of the evening is to ensure that every individual and family who is considering the responsibility of utilizing firearms in your personal safety plan is equipped with the knowledge and information they need to be as effective as possible.

This class will also feature a hands-on demonstration to maximize what will be taught. You can expect the following to be covered during the training:

• Learning and implementing the critical four rules of gun safety 

• Understanding the options of firearms and why you might choose one over the other

• Insight into the need for consistent learning and training

• Legal considerations in realizing there is a third fight to be prepared for

• How to be a responsible firearm owner

For our Pistol 101 class, you must provide your own ammo. There is ammo for sale at the range office, which opens at 8 am. You must be at least 21 years old and have a valid ID to purchase it. If you are borrowing one of our firearms, we use 9 mm ammo. We suggest purchasing 100 rounds, though it is possible that you won't use them all.

For our Private Sessions: ammo is included in the training. 

Pistol 101, 102 and 103: You do not need to own a handgun for these classes. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us.

Private Sessions: You do not need to own a handgun for these classes. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us.

CCW Skills: You need to bring the handgun that you carry to this class that is assigned to your CCW. It's also highly recommended that you bring your holsters with you as well. 

Home Defense: You do not need to own a handgun for this class. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us. If you do own a gun, please bring the one you’d be most likely to use in a home defense situation.

Firearm Ownership Lectures: None

Pistol 101: None

CCW Skills: Must have taken Pistol 101

Home Defense Class: Must have taken Pistol 101

Privates: None

• Firearm 101 Ownership Lecture 
• Pistol 101 Range Class - introduction to handguns and marksmanship
• Home Defense Range Class - instruction on using  firearms specifically for home defense
• Pistol 1 Range Class - training on drawing from a holster and clearing malfunctions
• Rifle and/or Shotgun Class - per your interest
• If there is a class that you want to take but do not see it currently listed OR the current dates and times do not work for you, we highly recommend you consider a  private session with one of our instructors.  For more information on our private sessions  go to https://magenam.com/training-calendar/ and scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “Private Training Sessions.”  Here you can click on “about this class” to learn more about how these sessions work, and then click on “submit a request” to request the scheduling of this type of session.

• Pistol 102 Range Class - instruction on improving aim and marksmanship
• Home Defense Range Class - instruction on using firearms specifically for home defense
• Pistol 1 Range Class - training on drawing from a holster and clearing malfunctions
• Rifle and/or Shotgun Class - per your interest
• If there is any class that you want but do not see, you can take a private session with one of our instructors.  To do that, go to https://magenam.com/training-calendar/ and scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “Private Training Sessions.”  Here you can click on “about this class” to learn more about how these sessions work, and then click on “submit a request” to request the scheduling of this type of session.

• Go to https://magenam.com/ctm/ to complete the form at the bottom of the page to receive more information about the Community Team Member (CTM) Program.
• In the meantime, start taking firearm classes that are relevant to your current level of training, as noted above.

If you have already received your CCW permit and have never taken any of our classes:

• Pistol 102 Range Class - instruction on improving aim and marksmanship
• Pistol 1 Range Class - training on drawing from a holster and clearing malfunctions

• CCW Skills Class - skills specific to drawing from concealed.
• Home Defense Range Class - instruction on using firearms specifically for home defense

• Firearm 101 Ownership Lecture 
• Pistol 101 Range Class - introduction to handguns and marksmanship
• Pistol 1 Range Class - training on drawing from a holster and clearing malfunctions
• CCW Skills Class - skills specific to drawing from concealed.
• Home Defense Range Class - instruction on using firearms specifically for home defense