Firearm Training — 16-Hour State Certified Basic Firearm Fundamentals

About This Course

16-Hour · Two-Phase Training

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.

This is a 16-hour course taught in two phases: (1) Online and (2) Range Qualification. This 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 (Pistols — single vs double action and semi-automatic). This results in a much broader understanding and knowledge of firearm types and best types.

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Full Curriculum

Course Topics

Phase 1 — Online · Phase 2 — Range Qualification

Core Legal Topics

Phase 1 · Online

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

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

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

Firearm Safety Rules

Types of Firearms

Parts of the Revolver and Semi-Automatic

Field Stripping 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

Weapon Retention Techniques

Range Skills

Phase 2 · Range Qualification at 42 North Gun Range

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 — 48 Rounds to Qualify

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 Shoot Someone in Self-Defense

Proper Firearm Storage

Practical Live Fire on the Range

Selecting the Right Ammunition (Target & Self Defense)

Basic Shooting Fundamentals

State Certified Certificate of Training — Awarded upon Completion

Range Qualification

Course of Fire

DistanceRoundsPosition

10 YDS (30 FT)6 SHOTSStanding — Two Hands

7 YDS (21 FT)12 SHOTSStanding — Mag Change 6+6

5 YDS (15 FT)6 SHOTSSquatting — Unsupported

5 YDS (15 FT)6 SHOTSSquatting — Supported

3 YDS (9 FT)6 SHOTSStanding — Right-Hand Only

3 YDS (9 FT)6 SHOTSStanding — Left-Hand Only

3 YDS (9 FT)6 SHOTSStanding — Two Hands

TOTAL: 48 ROUNDS

Requirements

✅ Instructor will meet at the range · Must score 80% on the target

✅ Student must bring two boxes of target ammunition (purchasable at range)

✅ State Certified Certificate of Training awarded upon passing

✅ Certificate may be used toward Armed Security Guard or PI license

✅ Bring your own firearm (unloaded) with 50 rounds — or rent at range

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Leonard
"Doc"
Holifield

State Certified Firearms Instructor
NRA Certified Firearm Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
NRA Certified RSO — Range Safety Officer

State Certified

NRA Certified

RSO Certified

Home Firearm Safety

Once your course tuition fee is received, the instructor will contact you to set your online class date and time. Using the NRA training method of TPI (Total Participant Involvement), this course provides hands-on learning at every stage.

Annual Re-Certification / Qualification

Your Firearm Certificate must be renewed each year per Georgia Rule of Annual Training. This certification renewal requires range work where you must score 80% on the silhouette target. Contact this office to arrange re-qualification.

holifieldcps@aol.com

Training Location

42 North Gun Range

42 NORTH GUN RANGE

5814 GA-42 · Stockbridge, GA 30281

Phase 2 (Range Qualification) takes place at 42 North Gun Range in Stockbridge, GA. The instructor will schedule to meet you at the range to qualify.

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.

Partner Ranges

42 North Gun Range · Norcross Gun Club & Range
GA Firing Line · Adventure Outdoors · Smyrna, GA

Know Your Rights

Georgia Firearm License Information

License Type 1 — White Card

GA Code 16-11-129 · Georgia Firearms License

For Bail Recovery Agents and any Citizen wishing to legally carry a firearm for personal protection. Issued by the Probate Court in your county. Easy process — about 30 minutes or less.

Cost: $77.50 (as of 2015) · Age: 21+ · Valid Georgia Driver's License · Resident of Georgia · Criminal Background Check by GBI, FBI, and Local Authorities

License Type 2 — Blue Card

GA Code 43-38-10 · Armed Security Guard License

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.

Required for all active armed security professionals in Georgia. Renew annually and maintain current certification.

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Words of Wisdom

Tips to Live By

Guns have only two enemies — Rust and Politicians.

Cops carry guns to protect themselves, not you.

Never let someone or something that threatens you get inside arm's length.

The average response time of a 911 call is 23 minutes. At 1,400 FPS the .357 magnum is nearly instantaneous.

The most important rule in a gun fight: Always Win — cheat if necessary — you cannot win the fight if you die in the first shot!

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

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.

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

★★★★★

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

Student · Basic Firearm Fundamentals Course

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Regular $275

$250

16-Hour Basic Firearm Fundamentals Course
Includes Range Qualification · State Certified Certificate Upon Completion
Contact Dr. Holifield at (770) 742-5269 · holifieldcps@aol.com

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16-Hour · Two-Phase Training

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