Southwest Missouri Firearms Training Services

We teach the NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation course that is designed for beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely own and use a specific model of pistol. This is an excellent course for those trying to decide if they want to pursue additional firearms related activities or training. The course is a three-hour course and covers:

NRA Endorsed Basic Pistol Course

Cost: $125.00 per student*
Add: $50.00 per student for Concealed Carry Endorsement

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is designed for those who have little or no experience with a handgun. The course also serves as a great refresher for those who have had some practical experience. The course focuses heavily on safety and shooting fundamentals. After completing this ten hour course, the participant will have the knowledge, skills and attitude required to safely handle a handgun with confidence. This course is offered as a women's only class and also a mixed class. In addition, this course may be scheduled for your own group of six to twelve participants.

Those who complete this course may complete the additional three hour Missouri or Kansas specific portion of the training to obtain their Concealed Carry Endorsement.

NRA Endorsed Personal Protection Inside the Home Course

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and provides information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.

This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.

Participants must be law abiding, adults (at least 21 years old), and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm) to maximize what can be learned from this course. Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.

Missouri and Kansas Concealed Carry

MO CCW Cost: $100.00 per student (Includes Breakfast and Lunch)*
KS CCW Cost: $100.00 per student (Includes Breakfast and Lunch)*

The Concealed Carry Course is an eight hour course meeting the state's requirements. The course provides the participant with the following instruction:

After completing the course, you will be presented with a certificate stating that you have satisfied the training requirements to obtain your Concealed Carry Endorsement. Note that there are no NRA endorsed, state concealed carry courses.

Advanced (Tactical) Pistol

This class is normally an 8 - 10 hour class that can be customized for a group into a two day class for those who can put together a minimum of five students. As a minimum, students must have taken an eight hour state approved concealed carry class or either the NRA Basic Pistol class or other similar class. You will need a minimum of 400 rounds of ammunition, a safe, fully functioning modern, semi-automatic handgun along with a holster that will retain the handgun while running, one or more extra magazines, safety glasses, and ear protection. Note that this is not an NRA endorsed course.

Children's Classes

The K-3rd class will use the NRA's Eddie Eagle material and will closely follow that format. They do not shoot. If the see or find a firearm, the goal is to always leave the firearm alone and get or tell an adult. They watch a video, we may do a puppet show, and then we practice what we've learned. The class is two hours in length.

The 4th - 6th is the most difficult group. We do allow them to fire air guns and the curriculum closely approximates the NRA First Steps Pistol course, modified for the age group. We teach them that they are never to touch a firearm without their parent's permission and also how to respond when someone they know presents a firearm. The class is four hours in length.

The 7th - 12th aligns with the NRA First Steps Pistol class except that we cover other issues like kids in school with guns. If we have enough participation, we will go to the range after the classroom and shoot .22's. If the number is smaller, and depending on ages, we may stick with air guns. If we do travel to the range to shoot, parents will be responsible for transportation. The class is four hours in length.

Church Threat Assessment and Planning

While we specialize in firearms training, we have significant experience evaluating risk and defining plans to mitigate that risk. The initial consultation and assessment is free of charge. If you are pleased with our work, we will put together a mitigation plan to assist you in dealing with the threats that you face today. If necessary, we will provide training in the use of force.

Services provided by Southwest Missouri Firearms Training

NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation Course