The object of the Basic Pistol Course is to teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe and proper use of a pistol in shooting a stationary target. The course includes training on gun parts and operation, ammunition, safety, cleaning, storage loading procedures, shooting fundamentals and pistol sports and activities. This course utilizes the concept of discovery learning, i.e., hands-on learning. Lesson 1, for example, has a safe gun handling practical exercise. This hands-on activity is designed to reinforce the student's learning experience.
Students participate in range firing exercises under the supervision of instructors.
Pistol rental and ammunition are available at Target Masters. Jeff, the following is taken directly from a flyer from the Chabot Gun Club in Castro Valley. The clubhouse and range is on Redwood Road in the Anthony Chabot Regional Park, approximatley 6 miles north of the Redwood Road exit from I-580 in Castro Valley. Classroom - 1 hour, covering grip, stance, night shooting, etc. Both days you will be shooting an FBI 'Q' Target which has a scoring area approximately 12 inches wide and 19 inches high.