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16 Hour State Certified

Basic Firearm Fundamentals Course

With SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, HOME INVASIONS, CARJACKINGS, KIDNAPPINGS, and RANDOM CRIMES against law abiding citizens on the rise on a daily basis, this course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of firearm handling and personal protection.

NRA Executive Director Wayne La'Pierre said it best:

"The Only Thing That Stops A Bad Guy With A Gun

Is A Good Guy with a Gun"


New 2014 Georgia Gun Law

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

I was so excited and a little nervous about taking this course. I started to cancel twice! A friend 

of ours, who is quite comfortable with firearms recommended my husband and I to seek out 

Dr. Holifield and I am so happy we did. This course taught us how to select the best firearm and 

for me to feel more comfortable around handguns. I have had previous firearm courses but, 

this one provided a great deal of information and training.

Thanks Dr. Holifield, for calming my fears and teaching me the importance 

of good firearm training!

Bridgett

 

ABOUT THIS COURSE

 

This is a 16-hour course taught in two Phases: (1) Online (2) Range Qualification. This course

meets and/or exceeds the basic state requirements, and introduces the student to the 

basic knowledge, skills and attitude needed for owning and using a firearm safely. 

Students will learn about firearm parts, operation, basic shooting fundamentals,

ammunition, gun safety and handling, selecting a firearm best for you, storage and various 

types of firearms (i.e., Pistols - single vs double action and semi-automatic). This results in 

a much broader understanding and knowledge of the firearm types and best types. 

 

PHASE ONE ONLINE COURSE INCLUDES:

 

CORE TOPICS

 

Deadly Force - Georgia Laws 16-3-21 and 17-4-20

Liability Issues -m Georgia Laws 16-1-3(5), 16-1-3(6), Title 42, USC Sec. 1983

Ballistics: Proper Ammunition, Trajectory, Over-Penetration and Ricochet

 

COURSE TOPICS

  • Firearm Safety Rules

  • Types of Firearms

  • Parts of the Revolver and Seni-Automatic

  • Field Striping your Firearm

  • Single vs. Double Action

  • What is Rifling and Why is it important

  • Nomenclature

  • Handgun Selection

  • Ammunition Selection

  • Proper Care and Cleaning

  • Storage, Loading and Unloading of a Handgun

  • Proper Holster and Equipment Selection for your firearm

  • Weapon Retention Techniques

  • Proper Stance

  • Proper Grip and Draw

  • Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Breath / Fire Control

  • Firearm Range Safety Rules

  • Range Procedures and Rules of Conduct

  • Course of Fire

  • PHASE TWO (LIVE-FIRE) QUALIFICATION (48 ROUNDS TO QUALIFY)

 

COURSE OF FIRE

  • 10 YDS (30 FT)         6 SHOTS     STANDING - TWO HANDS

  • 7 YDS (21 FT)           6 SHOTS     STANDING - TWO HANDS

  • 5 YDS (15 FT)           6 SHOTS     SQUATING - UNSUPPORTED

  • 5 YDS (15 FT)           6 SHOTS     SQUATING - SUPPORTED​

  • 3 YDS (9 FT)             6 SHOTS     STANDING - RIGHT-HAND ONLY

  • 3 YDS (9 FT)             6 SHOTS     STANDING - LEFT-HAND ONLY

  • 3 YDS (9 FT)            12 SHOTS    STANDING - MAGAZINE CHANGE 6+6

 The instructor will schedule to meet at the range to qualify. (Must score 80% on the target). NOTE: Student will bring two boxes of target ammunition (which can be purchased at the range with target) 

 

STATE CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING will be awarded, that can be used towards obtaining an Armed Security Guard or PI license.

COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM

16 HOUR BASIC FIREARM FUNDAMENTALS COURSE COST: $249.99

This course includes Range Qualification

NOTE: Bring your own ammunition, or purchase at range. If you do not own a firearm, you may rent one at the range for a minimal cost. 

$249.99

 

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Leonard "Doc" Holifield
State Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA Certified Firearm Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
NRA Certified RSO - Range Safety Officer

REGISTER NOW!

TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - CLICK HERE TO 

COMPLETE INFORMATION FORM;

ONCE YOUR COURSE TUITION FEE IS RECEIVED, THE INSTRUCTOR WILL 

CONTACT YOU TO SET ONLINE CLASS DATE AND TIME.

ANNUAL RE-CERTIFICATION / QUALIFICATION

Your Firearm Certificate must be renewed each year per Georgia Rule 509-03-09 under Annual Training. This certification renewal requires range work, where you

must score 80% on the silhouette target. Contact this office to 

arrange re-qualification. CLICK HERE TO RENEW

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Using the NRA training method of (TPI) Total Participant Involvement, this basic course provides hands on learning in the following areas:


Firearm Familiarization (Semi-Auto & Revolver)

Safe Firearm Handling (Rules for Safety)

Firearm Parts and Breakdown (Basic Field Strip & Cleaning)

Selecting the Right Ammunition (Target & Self Defense)

Basic Shooting Fundamentals

Firearm Laws and Licensing

How to Apply for your Georgia Weapons Carry License

Weapon Retention (How to keep your gun from being taken

What To Do After You Someone in Self Defense

Proper Firearm Storage

Practical Live Fire on the Range


Student may bring their own personal firearm (unloaded) with one box of ammunition (50) rounds.

(If you do not own a firearm, one may be rented at the range and ammunition purchased at students expense ).

Certificate Awarded after successful completion of this course.

COURSE INFORMATION

Contact Dr. Leonard Holifield at holifieldcps@aol.com

or call (352) 718-0995 for complete course details. 

There are two weapon licenses that are issued in Georgia.


(1) A license issued under GA Code 16-11-129 (Georgia Firearms License or White Card) - Above, issued to Bond Recovery Agents and any Citizen wishing to legally carry a firearm for their personal protection. This license is issued by the Probate Court in your county. The process is easy and takes about 30 minutes or less.

  • Cost: $77.50 (as of 2015)

  • Age Requirement: 21

  • Valid Drivers License with Correct Physical Address.

  • Resident of Georgia.

  • Criminal Background Check will be performed by GBI, FBI and Local Authorities.

(2) A license issued under GA Code 43-38-10 for Armed Security Guards employed by a security agency. This license, also known as the ( Blue Card) is issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies in Macon Georgia. If you are working any type of "Armed Security" you must have this card.


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TIPS To Live By


  • Guns have only two enemies, Rust and Politicians.

  • It's always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

  • Cops carry guns to protect themselves, not you.

  • Never let someone or something that threatens you get inside arms length.

  • Never say "I've got a gun." If you need to use deadly force, the first sound they hear should be the safety clicking off or the shotgun rack!

  • The average response time of a 911 call is 23 minutes, at 1400 feet per second the response time of a .357 magnum is nearly instantaneous.

  • The most important rule in a gun fight is: Always Win - cheat if necessary - you dictate who fires the first shot!

  • Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets... You may get killed with your own gun, but he'll have to beat you to death with it, cause it'll be empty.

  • If you are in a gun fight:

  • Shoot to kill.

  • If you're not shooting, you should be loading.

  • If you're not loading, you should be moving,

  • If you're not moving, you're dead.

  • In a life and death situation, do something...It may be wrong, but do something!

  • If you carry a gun, people call you paranoid. Nonsense! If you have a gun, what do you have to be paranoid about?

  • You can say 'stop' or 'alto' or any other word, but a large bore muzzle pointed at someone's head is pretty much a universal language.

  • You cannot save the planet, but you may be able to save yourself and your family.

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