At Urban Defense Academy, our Pistol Basics series is your essential starting point for responsible and effective firearm ownership. Designed for new and aspiring gun owners — and returning shooters who want a proper refresher — these foundational classes build confidence through expert guidance, practical skills, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
We believe that true firearm proficiency begins with a rock-solid understanding of your equipment and its safe, effective use in real-life.
Three Classes, One Solid Foundation
Choosing Your Ideal Firearm — Unbiased guidance on selecting your first pistol, holster, and gear. We don’t sell firearms, so the advice has no sales angle. No experience needed, and you don’t need to own anything to attend.
Safety & Familiarization — Hands-on gun safety training with no live ammunition in the room. Learn loading, unloading, and safe handling the right way — on your pistol or ours. No prerequisites.
Shooting Fundamentals — Your first structured live-fire class. Grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control, taught right the first time. Complete our safety class, then book your range day. Bring your own pistol or make arrangements at booking.
Here’s what makes this path unusual: you can go from “never touched a gun” to buying advice, safe handling, and live-fire experience — before owning anything at all. When you do buy, it’s an informed purchase backed by real skill.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer Safety & Familiarization and Shooting Fundamentals as group classes quarterly, and every class as private groups or 1-on-1 anytime.
Ready for More Advanced Training?
Take your skills to the next level. Complete Shooting Fundamentals and you qualify for Phase 1 of the Practical Pistol Course Series — our flagship defensive pistol training.
Every training journey starts with a conversation. Schedule your Free Consultation to build your training plan — or reserve any Pistol Basics class directly.
Urban Defense Academy “When survival is the only option!”
