Practical Pistol Series · Part 1 · All range · No classroom
Practical Pistol 1
Fundamentals
Two to three hours of pure range time focused entirely on the five fundamentals of shooting. No classroom — just structured live-fire drills, direct instructor coaching, and enough repetitions to turn good habits into muscle memory.
2–3 hours
Range only
$100
No prerequisites
Kennesaw, GA
Governors Gun Club · Kennesaw, GA
2-3
Hours
5
Fundamentals
$100
Fee
0
Classroom time
What you'll work on
Grip · Stance · Aiming · Trigger Control · Follow Through
01
Grip
Your grip is the only physical connection between you and the firearm — everything flows from it. Drills build a firm, consistent two-handed grip that controls recoil and keeps the gun on target shot after shot.
Two-handed grip
High thumb placement
Grip pressure
Wrist lock
02
Stance
A solid stance gives you a stable platform to shoot from and recover between shots. Drills cover the two primary pistol stances and help you find the one that works best for your body and shooting style.
Natural
Manuverable
Sustainable
Adaptable
03
Aiming
Knowing how to properly align your sights and acquire a sight picture is what connects your grip and stance to a hit on target. Drills train your eye to find the front sight quickly and consistently under live-fire conditions.
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Awareness
Index
04
Trigger Control
The most impactful fundamental — and the one most shooters struggle with. Instructors identify individual trigger errors in real time and use targeted drills to correct them. Straight back, no anticipation, no flinch.
Trigger press
Trigger reset
Dry fire integration
Trigger Discipline
05
Follow Through
Most new shooters end their shot the moment the trigger breaks — follow through is what separates consistent shooters from inconsistent ones. Drills train you to maintain your grip, sight picture, and trigger position through and after every shot.
Post-shot sight picture
Shot calling
Recovery to sights
Trigger reset
What to bring
Course Materials
Semi-automatic handgun or revolver
Bring your own firearm. Range rentals are available if needed.
Eye & Ear Protection
Required on the range at all times. Rentals available at the range.
Ammunition
Quantity determined by instructor based on drill progression. Available for purchase in-store.
Course details
What to Know
Duration
2–3 hours
Format
Range only
Cost
$100
Prerequisites
None
Location
Kennesaw, GA
Instructor
GGC Staff
Upcoming class dates
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Students who cancel a minimum of 72 hours before class will receive a full refund as store credit. A 6% credit card processing fee will be deducted from refunds to the original payment method. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance or no-shows will result in forfeiture of 50% of payment and a 50% store credit. One reschedule is permitted for a future course date. Contact instructors@governorsgunclub.com to reschedule.
Practical Pistol Series:
Your Learning Path
New Shooter Essentials
→
PP1: Fundamentals
→
PP2: Draw & Reload
→
PP3: Movement & Targets