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Firearm Safety Class 25FEB24

Beginners interested in learning the right way, start here. Build your foundation for Use of Force doctrine, safe weapons handling, self defense mindset, meet the instructors, and tour our facility.
Firearms and ammunition are provided. You do not need to bring any of your own.
There is no charge for this class, but you must RSVP in order to reserve your spot and receive driving directions.
Ask detailed questions, learn, explore, and play with all the show and tell things we’ve prepared for you.
We will begin together and end together. The class ends when we debrief and clean up, no sooner. If you sign up, plan to stay for the entirety of the class
Topics
The role of weapons in society
Why do good people have “weapons of war”
Defining the legal and moral framework for self-defense
What is crime, and how do you prevent or avoid it?
Self defense shooting case studies
Introduction to pistol, revolver, rifle, and shotgun
Live fire demonstration of buckshot, concealed carry, home defense, and rifle marksmanship
Introduction to our school, types of training we provide
Building your training road map
Safe firearm handling, loading and unloading
Open range time for those who want to do some shooting
Location:
Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east from San Jose, or 1 hour south from Livermore. If you are inexperienced driving mountain roads, give yourself more time to make the drive. We will email detailed driving instructions to you when you sign up.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Equipment:
Notebook and pencil
Water
Snacks
Dress for the weather
Prescription glasses, safety glasses, or sunglasses
Earplugs or ear muffs
Optional: your own firearms and ammunition
Cancellations: If you cannot make the date that you scheduled, please inform us by email so we know to not wait for you, and we can open your ticket up for another student.
Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.