Basic Firearm Safety

Basic Firearm Safety - 4 Hours

You don't need to own a gun to take this course.  Basic Firearm Safety is an easy way, starting from the basics, to find out if you'll enjoy target shooting, before you go out and buy a gun or learn more about the one you may already have. After this 4 hour course you'll be a better and safer gun owner and most likely, your marksmanship will improve too.

This course was developed to meet the demand for a basic firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This program is a basic orientation course, designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation of one specific firearm model, in this case the pistol, revolver or shotgun.

Who should take the First Steps Course?

• If you have never fired a gun,
  
• If you don't own a gun yet but want to see what it's all about
• If you are even considering having a gun in your home
  
• If you haven't fired a gun in a few years and arebn;t sure about the laws
  
• If you're not sure if you'll enjoy target shooting
  
• If you inherited a firearm and aren't sure what to do with it, or if it's safe to use
  
• If you're thinking of buying a gun and want to learn a little more before choosing one
  
• If you want to see for yourself what firearm use is all about, in the safest possible way
• If you want to learn about firearms, but would rather not have a family member or friend teaching you

The Basic Firearm Safety course includes:

• Learn about revolvers, semi-automatic pistols and shotguns; safe handling, cleaning and basic maintenance
  
• Practice with our Laser Training system
• Dispel some firearm myths
  
• We'll cover safe handling, cleaning, basic maintenance and storage options for homes with or without children
• You'll be able to load, unload and safely handle and shoot any type of handgun
  
• You will master the four basic firearm safety rules
• You'll understand the basic Illinois laws regarding firearm storage, transportation
  
• Requirement: Valid Illinois FOID* card                                                                                                                                         *FOID Card is required by Illinois law to own or handle a gun or ammunition

Note: This course will qualify for 4 hours toward the required 16 hours of required training for an Illinois Concealed Carry permit with ShootingsafeLLC.