Pistol 101
In this series, you'll learn the basics of becoming a safe, responsible, and capable pistol shooter.
Learn when pistols can be the right choice for home defense, concealed carry, duty carry, or bear defense.
You may know the rules of gun safety, but do you understand the why behind each rule?
We illustrate the rules with real-world video examples and statistics, to help you understand how and why to become a safe, responsible gun owner.
Learn the rules of gun safety and the reasons behind them
Ear Protection
Learn how ear protection prevents permanent hearing loss, and how to choose how much you need before you go shooting.
Eye Protection
Learn which eye protection will protect your eyes when shooting (most won't), and how to pick the best for you.
Learn how often you should clean your pistols (it will surprise you), what products you really need (will also surprise you), how to tell good ones from bad, and where to use them on your pistol.
Learn about pistol maintenance to save time and money
Best Gun Safes for Pistol Owners
If you have children, or are just concerned about theft,
you need a gun safe. We picked the best gun safes for different roles: Quick-access, budget, long-term storage, high-security, and more.
Learn the shocking truth about gun safes, how to really secure your pistols at home, and how to find the right safe for you.
Flashlights for Carry and Home Defense
It may seem weird at first, but a strong light is a core self-defense item that's also great for everyday life.
Learn what makes a good light for self-defense, how they make you a safer shooter, and how they can give you the edge in a real gunfight.
Classes on Offer
If you're near Georgetown, TX, we have classes in convenient 1-hour slots:
Basic Pistol
Learn safe gun handling and basic pistol skills, so you can practice safely and effectively.
Gain confidence with a pistol in four 1-hour classes.
Practical Concealed Carry
The Texas LTC doesn't teach you how to win a gunfight.
Carry every day with confidence in 24 1-hour classes.