Safety First
Learn the Ten Rules of Firearm Safety and how to apply them during handling, storage, transport, and live-fire training.
Grey Compass Training
GC-101
Basic Pistol
A one-day introductory handgun course focused on firearm safety, administrative handling, and practical marksmanship. Designed for responsible citizens with little or no formal firearms training.
Course Overview
Build a safe, dependable foundation.
GC-101 provides a structured introduction to responsible handgun ownership. Students begin with firearm safety before progressing into safe administrative handling and the core fundamentals of pistol marksmanship.
Administrative Handling
Practice safe loading, unloading, inspection, and basic handling procedures under direct instructor supervision.
Practical Marksmanship
Develop a repeatable grip, stance, sight picture, trigger press, and recoil-management process.
What You Will Learn
Core skills for responsible handgun ownership.
- The Ten Rules of Firearm Safety
- Administrative handling
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Grip fundamentals
- Shooting stance
- Sight alignment and sight picture
- Trigger control
- Recoil management
- Basic accuracy drills
- Safe storage considerations
- Range etiquette
- Supervised live fire
Who This Course Is For
Built for new and returning shooters.
GC-101 is designed to provide a calm, structured learning environment without assuming previous formal instruction.
- First-time handgun owners
- Individuals considering concealed carry
- New shooters
- Anyone wanting a stronger safety foundation
- Shooters returning after years away
Required Equipment
- Reliable handgun
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Government-issued photo ID
Included With Registration
- Classroom instruction
- Supervised live-fire coaching
- Student course materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Eligibility for future Grey Compass training
Safety and Participation
Clear standards. Immediate compliance.
Safety is the highest priority throughout every Grey Compass course. Students are expected to follow all instructor commands immediately.
Anyone demonstrating unsafe firearm handling may be removed from the course without refund. A signed liability waiver is required before participating in any live-fire activities.
Course Tuition
$199
One-day instructor-led firearms training covering firearm safety, administrative handling, and basic pistol marksmanship.
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