Indoor Range Update
Following a fire involving our indoor range filtration system, our indoor ranges have remained temporarily closed while cleanup and restoration work continues.
Target Reopening: August 19
We anticipate reopening the following ranges on August 19:
50 ft. Pistol Range: Open for pistol and rifle shooting.
Interactive Range: Open for pistol shooting only.
75 ft. Rifle Range: Under restoration with no estimated reopening date.
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Lead Slinger & Top Gun Member Update
Annual memberships will be extended by at least one month.
Monthly memberships remain suspended. Billing resumes on your regularly scheduled payment date on or after August 29.
Until the indoor ranges reopen, Lead Slinger members continue to receive outdoor-range member pricing and benefits.
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Intro To Handguns

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The Perfect Way to Start Your Journey with Intro to Handguns

"Empowering"

I recently attended the beginning handgun class. It was invigorating, refreshing, and empowering! Looking forward to more classes and personal development. A great group to be a part of.

Deanna B.

Our Intro to Handguns course is the perfect way to start your journey into the sport of shooting handguns! This coeducational course teaches participants handgun safety, operations, terminology and the fundamentals of shooting to safely use a semi-automatic pistol.

You will learn with a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The benefit of this platform is it will allow you to take part in live-fire range exercises without the harsh recoil of a larger caliber firearm. Safety and fun are the goals for this course, so call us now and get started on your journey!

Minors ages 10 and up are welcome to attend this course. Parents are not required to be present, however, they are welcome to purchase a ticket to join them!

Class details

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Pre Requisite – None

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Skill Level – Beginner

Equipment – Provided

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Classroom – 2 hours

Range – 1 hour

Ammo – Provided

Offered – Monthly

Cost – $75

Upcoming Courses

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Intro to Handguns FAQ

Is Intro to Handguns good for beginners?

Yes. Intro to Handguns at Black Wing Shooting Center is designed for beginners and does not require any prior handgun experience. The course teaches handgun safety, basic operation, terminology, and shooting fundamentals in a comfortable learning environment.

Do I need to bring my own handgun to Intro to Handguns?

No. Equipment is provided for the Intro to Handguns course. Students use a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol, which helps reduce recoil and makes the live-fire portion more approachable for new shooters.

What will I learn in an Intro to Handguns class?

Students learn safe handgun handling, basic pistol operation, common handgun terminology, and the fundamentals of shooting. The course includes both classroom instruction and live-fire range exercises.

How long is the Intro to Handguns course at Black Wing?

The Intro to Handguns course includes 2 hours of classroom instruction and 1 hour of range time. This gives students time to learn the basics before practicing with instructor guidance on the range.

Looking for something else?

Explore other Black Wing training classes here, or if in-class training isn’t for you, click here to learn more about private instruction.

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