Beginners Pistol is a class geared towards those that are new to handguns that are interested in learning gun safety and how to shoot. The CWP portion is an abbreviated version of our popular CWP class that covers just the SLED required material necessary to pass the exam. Included Topics: Causes of gun accidents Four cardinal rules of gun safety Parts of a pistol Pistol maintenance Proper firearms storage Ammunition and malfunctions Loading/unloading a semiautomatic pistol Shooting fundamentals - Everything you need to know to shoot well South Carolina law Self defense law Live fire on a shooting range CWP shooting qualification – 25 rounds Students are given a comprehensive resource packet to take home that summarizes the content of the class. The packet also includes the completed application and instructions with how to process with SLED. This class entails 8 hours of training to complete each of the above components The class is held at Mid-Carolina Rifle Club and is geared for no more than 8 students at a time although exceptions can be made. The student does not need to possess a pistol for the class. A .22LR pistol is provided along with 50 rounds of ammunition. More .22LR ammunition will most likely be needed and is available for purchase for $10 a box. Students are more than welcome to bring their own pistols; however, holsters are required in this case. Higher caliber gun rentals are available. Ammunition in 9mm, .380ACP, 40S&W, and 38 special are available for purchase in class. The class promptly starts at the time indicated. Terms: Tuition paid in full is refundable provided notice is given to Safe Family Defense LLC five (5) days before class start. Reschedules: Enrolled clients are permitted to reschedule one (1) time. Failure to show up to the rescheduled date forfeits any tuition or deposits already paid. No additional reschedules will be allowed.