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Introduction to Handgun Skills Level II

HANDGUN SKILLS LEVEL II 3.5 HOURS - $125.00

Prerequisite: This course presumes you have completed a MA LTC Safety Class and have received your MA LTC. This is a 3.5 hour introductory class.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements may be removed from training.

Course Outline

  • Detailed Range Safety Briefing.
  • Handgun selection considerations.
  • Support equipment.
  • Shooting basics — grip, sight alignment, stance, trigger control, and follow through.
  • Presentation of the handgun from the holster to the target and safe recovery.
  • Administrative and in-service loading/unloading techniques.
  • Static shooting positions.
  • Training drills.

Classes starting at 9 am will run until 12:30 pm.
Classes starting at 1:00 pm will run until 4:30 pm.
Classes starting at 6:00 pm will run until 9:30 pm each night.

Equipment List

  • Quality functional semi-automatic pistol – Full size and compact pistols only (No micro or pocket pistols)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouch
  • Dominant side, hip-mounted OWB holster
  • Full wrap aroung hearing protection
  • Full wrap around eye protection
  • Ball cap
  • Long pants with belt loops, sturdy 1.5" belt, closed toe shoes, crew neck shirt
  • Estimated round count: 150 rounds pistol
November 21, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Handgun Skills Level II North Reading $125 Book Your Class

We are offering these USCCA Mini Courses as an introduction. Follow the link to sign up:

Legal Use of Force
Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan

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"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
Abraham Maslow - 1908 to 1970

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