PISTOL CLASSES
Classes to meet everyone's firearms training needs
Lioness Tactics prides itself on offering courses that include detail-oriented, executive concierge service from our instructors to ensure a safe and fun learning environment to promote the best in firearm education
Note: Firearm rental available
Handgun orientation (Classroom only)
The non-shooting course teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and the necessary understanding for safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home.
This is a 2.5 hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. The Handgun Orientation course is a great way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting!
This is the perfect class for the beginner looking to become familiar with handguns. This course utilizes SIRT training tools and there is no live fire.
* Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian
Duration:
2.5 hours
Location:
Los Angeles, Burbank, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Santa Monica, Camarillo or on-site
Price:
$149.99/student
BEGINNER Handgun
Beginner Handgun is a great way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting! If you are looking for a handgun safety class, this is your best starter class for handling a gun safely and effectively.
This half-day beginners’ shooting class includes the Handgun Orientation classroom course as well as range time instruction and firing live ammunition. We will also practice manipulations for malfunctions. Students will learn fundamentals of gun safety and learn best practices for using a firearm in a self-defense situation according to local gun rules and regulations.
Key Concepts:
Essential gun safety rules
Different types of pistols and which one is best for you
The basics of ammunition
The fundamentals of pistol shooting
Sight Picture
Sight Alignment
Trigger Press
Grip
Stance
Key components to improve accuracy
Tools for consistency
Different shooting positions
The most common shooting errors
Proper gun cleaning and maintenance
How to maintain your skills
Prerequisites:
None. Normally, each student supplies their own handgun. Otherwise, gun rental is available provided you can legally handle a firearm. Please clean and lubricate your gun in advance of the course or bring your gun cleaning kit with you.
Bring The Following:
Handgun. Centerfire only, no rimfire handguns
Three magazines or three-speed loaders if using a revolver
Holster fit to your firearm
Belt, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition
Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site)
Minimum 150 rounds ammunition
Proper clothing for the weather (Sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes)
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water
Notebook and pen
Duration:
4 hours
Location:
Angeles Crest Shooting Range
Price:
$275/student
Firearm rental available
DEFENSIVE Handgun
Defensive Handgun is for shooters looking to improve on fundamentals and test themselves with techniques on shooting under pressure. This course is approximately 6 hours in length and includes classroom instruction and shooting exercises on the range. This Course will give students a solid road map of what to practice and how to improve and maintain proficiency. To further their knowledge to take advance courses.
Our instructors will reinforce all of the safety principles taught in Handgun Training — 101. This course strives for an even balance of education, discussion, and skill acquisition. Hands-on instruction and muscle memory training are introduced to promote a calm tempo under pressure and attention to detail. Students will learn how to safely draw out of the holster as well as reloading under stress. This Course is designed for those who want to increase skill level with handguns. Live-fire exercise ensures the student will properly grasp all learning objectives, including improved accuracy, gun-handling, and marksmanship.
Key Concepts:
Firearm Safety
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Reloading (Tactical/Slide Lock)
Introduction to the Four Step Draw
High speed aiming
Efficient presentations from the holster
Tactical and emergency reloading
Movement during the presentation
Shooting on the move
Shooting around and over cover
Multiple target engagements
Precision targeting at head sized targets and partially covered targets
Prerequisites:
Basic Handgun or NRA/ USCCA approved equivalent
Bring The Following:
Handgun. Centerfire only, no rimfire handguns
Three magazines or three-speed loaders if using a revolver
Holster fit to your firearm
Belt, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition
Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site)
Minimum 500 rounds ammunition
Proper clothing for the weather (Sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes)
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water
Notebook and pen
Duration:
6 hours
Location:
Angeles Crest Shooting Range
Price:
$295/student
Firearm rental available
street survial
Street Survial— 103 is designed for the handgun enthusiast who wants to move beyond the basics. The participants should be familiar with drawing out of the holster, loading and unloading their firearms, and the fundamentals of aiming safely while firing their handgun. This class will focus on the defensive use of handguns. This class will help you become a more skillful shooter while increasing your confidence.
There are no shortcuts around true fundamentals of marksmanship. It is the root of all shooting disciplines. Although the fundamentals slightly differ between handgun and rifle shooting, they both share a form of aiming, breathing, correct stance and positioning, trigger control, and follow-through. Whether your goal is hunting, recreation, self-defense, military or law enforcement, your journey starts, grows, and is sustained with continued training in marksmanship fundamentals.
Key Concepts:
High speed target acquisition
Efficient presentations from the holster, both tactical and emergency reloading
Movement during firearm presentation
Shooting on the move
Shooting around and over cover
Multiple target acquisition and engagement
Improved precision targeting at head sized and partially covered targets.
Prerequisites:
Defensive Handgun or NRA/ USCCA approved equivalent
Bring The Following:
Handgun. Centerfire only, no rimfire handguns
Three magazines or three-speed loaders if using a revolver
Holster fit to your firearm
Belt, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition
Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site)
Minimum 750 rounds ammunition
Proper clothing for the weather (Sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes)
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water
Notebook and pen
Duration:
6 hours
Location:
Angeles Crest Shooting Range
Price:
$300/student
Firearm rental available