Valley Guns offers a variety of handgun courses for all levels of experience. Below is a description of the courses we offer. A course application can be filled out online , or at the bottom of this page.
2 hrs TAUGHT FRIDAY EVENINGS 5-7PM.
(private class, 1 shooter/instructor)
Our Personal Handgun shooting course DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR CONCEALED CARRY in West Virginia. The course is designed to teach the student (male or female) how to shoot properly and accurately so that the individual may pass the shooting qualification of the NRA Basic Pistol course. The course is strictly gun saftey and shooting accuracy. It also is designed for individuals who just want to learn to shoot for personal safety in the home.
If you are a new shooter or have not shot a handgun in 10+ years, this course is highly recommended as a pre-requisite to our NRA Basic Handgun Course.
8+ hrs (Qualifies for WV Concealed Carry)
Our NRA Basic Handgun Course covers the basic of handgun fuction, theory, safety and application. The course is a 8+ hour class which usually is completed in 8.5 hours. Our instructors cover eye dominance, shooting positions and stances, grip, breath control, sight picture and sight alignment. A gun cleaning demonstration is performed as well. Strong emphasis is stressed on proper sight alignment and sight picture. Ammunition is covered extensively and recommendations as to what types should be used for self defense are made. As an added portion of the class, Valley Guns brings in a local Law Enforcement officer or attourney who lectures for 1 hour on WV carry laws. This lesson is not required by the NRA but is an essential part for anyone who is applying for a concealed carry permit. A written exam is taken after the lecture and a break for lunch. Each student must score a 70% on the written exam as well as 70% on the shooting qualification. Lunch is provided as well.
8+ hrs (Qualifies for WV concealed carry- pre-requisite - NRA Basic Handgun or equiv.)
Our Personal Protection class covers the basics of defensive shooting. A considerable amount of time is spent teaching "Flash" sight picture and shooting techniques. The psychological effects of a deadly encounter are covered. Real life demonstrations are performed to stress the speed of confrontation. Procedures are taught on how to handle different encounters based on a person's surroundings. The shooting exercises cover low light shooting, double tapping, shooting around barriers, shoot/no shoot situations, 911 calls and single handed shooting. Laser demonstrations are performed and the tactical use of lasers is taught. 1-2 hours of WV concealed carry laws is taught by a local law enforcement officer. Students must pass a written exam with a 70% or higher and score a 70% on the shooting qualification. The shooting qualifications consists of 10 shots fired in 5 sec. or less under stressful conditions. This course is for the experienced shooter. Pre-screening of students will be performed. Please call us for details.
| Jan 17th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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FULL |
| Jan 31st |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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FULL |
| Feb 21st |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| Feb 28th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| March 14th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| March 28th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| April 18th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| April 25th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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Full |
| May 16th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
| May 23rd |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
| June 6th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
| June 27th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
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| July 25th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
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| Aug 22nd |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
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| Sept 12th |
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Basic Hand Gun |
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OPEN |
| Sept 26th |
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Personal Protection in the home
(NRA basic is a prereq. for this class) |
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OPEN |
Our 2010 schedule availible. Please stop by, fill out an application to be put in our next available class for 2010. You may sign up online, pay by credit card from the convenience of your home too. Or you can open/download the PDF application, print, fill out all information and include a $125.00 check to; Valley Guns 2, 998 Arden Nollville Rd, Inwood, WV 25428. Handgun Course Form Valley Guns.pdf All 2010 classes must be paid in full. There are no refunds on classes, only transfers to a future class. We prefer 2 weeks notice if you need moved to another class . If you cannot make a class, and you do not call us with in 1 week of your scheduled class, you will loose your money, no exceptions.
Thank you- Management.
Additional Training
www.pgpft.com
www.instinctivedefense.com
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