This 4-hour course is designed for students who already own a firearm and are ready to build confidence and proficiency using their own pistol. It’s aimed to prep you for a Pistol I course if you choose to continue your training (we can recommend trainers) or leave confident and refreshed with course knowledge!

Whether you are a beginner shooter, someone who hasn’t been to the range in years, or a firearm owner who simply wants to build stronger knowledge and confidence, this course meets you where you are. Prep for Pistol I focuses on strengthening core fundamentals while helping students become fully comfortable and capable with the firearm they carry or plan to carry.

At Thompson Firearm Fundamentals, we believe fundamentals are everything. This course reinforces those fundamentals while applying them directly to your personal setup.

Course Requirements: Personal firearm, two magazines, & a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition.

What This Course Covers:

• Universal Firearm Safety Rules

• Common Firearm Laws and Responsible Ownership

• Personal Protection Equipment

• Fundamentals of Shooting: Proper Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment & Sight Picture, Trigger Control

• Firearm Manipulation with Your Pistol: Loading, Unloading, Proper Magazine Changes, Draw, & Malfunction Clearing

• Dry Fire Practice with Your Firearm

• Live Fire Range Application

• Firearm Disassemble and Cleaning

Students will leave this course with:

✔️ Increased confidence using their own firearm
✔️ Improved consistency and accuracy
✔️ Stronger understanding of safe handling and manipulation
✔️ A clear path for continued training and growth

This course is ideal for anyone who owns a pistol and wants structured, professional instruction to ensure they are building safe, strong fundamentals from the start or rebuilding them the right way.

Course Length: 4 Hours
Investment: $250

At Thompson Firearm Fundamentals, we believe every shooter beginner, returning, or experienced can LEARN, TRAIN, and GROW.