Level 100 & 101 – Book together for a 10% discount and a free Bronze Membership. To book the classes you must call 425.465.4536 (M-TH, 8am-5pm) - they cannot be booked online.
Entry Level Handgun:
Level 100 - The perfect starting point for new or inexperienced shooters, or for people wanting to get back into shooting after a long break. Including both classroom and range time, this class will teach the necessary skills to be a safe and responsible firearms owner. You can bring your own handgun or try out a few from our selection in class.
Please note that this class provides just a taste of what it feels like to shoot a firearm safely. It is, primarily, a firearms safety class after all. There is very little live fire in this class but it is a pre-requisite to attending Handgun Fundamentals where the focus is, primarily, shooting.
Upon completion of this class, you will receive a certificate of completion as required by Washington state HB 1143 for all firearms transfers and purchases made in Washington state.
Course Prerequisite:
- Must be a US Citizen, Immigrant Green Card holder, or possess a valid Washington State ID.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and legally able to possess a firearm or, at least, 13 years of age with a parent/ guardian registered as a paying participant for the same course.
- Must speak and understand fluent English.
What You Will Learn/ Topics Covered:
- Washington State Firearms Safety Training (as required by HB 1143 for all firearms purchases and transfers made in Washington state).
- Basic, universal firearms safety rules.
- Firearms and children - including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety.
- Firearms and suicide prevention. Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use.
- Safe handling of firearms.
- State and federal firearms laws - including prohibited firearms transfers and locations where firearms are prohibited.
- State laws pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense.
- Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation - including conflict resolution.
- Different types of handguns and their basic functions.
- Basic gun handling (very basic).
- Not accuracy.
- Not malfunctions.
- Not loading/unloading magazines.
- Provide just a taste of what it feels like to shoot a firearm.
Equipment Requirements/ What to Bring to Class:
- Valid ID and/or Immigrant Green Card (if applicable). Non-citizens/ non-IGC holders must provide valid WA State ID.
- Everything required for the class will be provided by Bellevue Gun Club.
If you wish to use your own firearm during the live-fire portion of the class you are welcome to do so, provided it is chambered in either .22LR, 9mm, .38, or .45 ACP. If your firearm is chambered in any other round you will need to provide your own ammunition.
Handgun Fundamentals
Level 101 - This class is designed as a follow-on course for our Entry Level Handgun class or for those who are already established in basic firearm safety and handling. You will work one-on-one with the instructor and coach(es) to gain more comfort with a handgun, improve your marksmanship and kick any bad habits to the curb!
Course Prerequisite:
- Must be a US Citizen, Immigrant Green Card holder, or possess a valid Washington State ID.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and legally able to possess a firearm or, at least, 13 years of age with a parent/ guardian registered as a paying participantfor the same course.
- Must speak and understand fluent English.
- Must have taken Entry Level Handgun, and/or possess the equivalent skill set.
- Minimum skills/knowledge required:
- Basic firearms safety rules.
- Basic functions of a handgun.
- Safe and efficient gun handling practices.
- Minimum skills/knowledge required:
What You Will Learn/ Topics Covered:
- Learn and demonstrate firearms safety and efficient gun handling practices.
- Recap, practice and understand the Fundamentals of Marksmanship and how it affects your shooting.
- We do not cover malfunctions in this course.
- Loading/unloading magazines.
- Self-diagnose and recognize issues/potentially bad habits and how to fix them.
- Improved accuracy.
- Takeaway drills to continue practicing both at home and at the range.
Equipment Requirements/ What to Bring to Class:
- Valid ID and/or Immigrant Green Card (if applicable). Non-citizens/ non-IGC holders must provide valid WA State ID.
- Everything required for the class will be provided by Bellevue Gun Club.
If you wish to use your own firearm during the live-fire portion of the class you are welcome to do so, provided it is chambered in 9mm. If your firearm is chambered in any other round you will need to provide your own ammunition.
Package Cost:
2 classes, 3 hours each - $234 per person