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Beginner Handgun

Designed to establish fundamental techniques and knowledge you need to be a safe and effective shooter, and establish correct habits that will set you up for success. How handguns function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to grip your handgun, proper body position and stance, using your handgun's sights, accurately hitting your target, etc.

 
Beginner Handgun: Nov 7, 2026 | Sandy
6 hours — Designed to establish fundamental techniques and knowledge you need to be a safe and effective shooter, and establish correct habits that will set you up for success. You will learn how handguns function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to grip your handgun, proper body position and stance, using your handgun's sights, hitting your target, etc.

This foundational course covers the fundamentals of handgun shooting. If you are a first time handgun owner or unsure how to hold your handgun, load your magazine, shoot what you are aiming at, or act in the range, this course is for you. We start in the classroom covering safety, range etiquette and proper stance to hit your target. The rest of the class will be on the range, and you will shoot up to 150 rounds of ammunition. You will leave with the foundational knowledge so you can come to the Handgun Proficiency class and feel prepared to learn additional skills.

Event Date 11-07-2026 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Capacity 12
Individual Price $150.00
Instructor Chris Mangel
Number of Hours 6
Setting Indoor Range
Next Class Dynamic Handgun
Location The Armory, Sandy
Categories Beginner Handgun
Beginner Handgun: Dec 5, 2026 | Sandy
6 hours — Designed to establish fundamental techniques and knowledge you need to be a safe and effective shooter, and establish correct habits that will set you up for success. You will learn how handguns function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to grip your handgun, proper body position and stance, using your handgun's sights, hitting your target, etc.

This foundational course covers the fundamentals of handgun shooting. If you are a first time handgun owner or unsure how to hold your handgun, load your magazine, shoot what you are aiming at, or act in the range, this course is for you. We start in the classroom covering safety, range etiquette and proper stance to hit your target. The rest of the class will be on the range, and you will shoot up to 150 rounds of ammunition. You will leave with the foundational knowledge so you can come to the Handgun Proficiency class and feel prepared to learn additional skills.

Event Date 12-05-2026 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Capacity 12
Individual Price $150.00
Instructor Chris Mangely
Number of Hours 6
Setting Indoor Range
Next Class Dynamic Handgun
Location The Armory, Sandy
Categories Beginner Handgun
Home Defense CQB Academy
Develop the awareness, movement skills and decision making needed to navigate a potential home-defense emergency with greater confidence

This is the complete academy including CQB levels 1-4.

Event Date 01-01-2030 9:00 am - 9:15 am
Capacity 1000
Individual Price $600.00
Instructor Todd Nielsen
Number of Hours 16
Setting Indoor Range
Location Tier 1 Training Facility, Provo
Categories Beginner Handgun