New Shooter Training
If you are new to shooting or someone who has little or no formal training, we recommend enrolling in our beginner-friendly courses, held weekdays at the Athens Gun Club. The Athens Gun Club is an indoor, temperature-controlled facility with a private classroom and range bays. Training is conducted in a safe and relaxed environment.
All New Shooter courses teach the safe handling and use of firearms. Additionally, courses cover the legal issues surrounding firearm ownership and use, including laws governing carrying firearms and using them for self-defense.
Your course registration fee includes use of the firearms, ammunition, targets, eye protection, and hearing protection. All you need to do is register and show up ready to learn!
A "New Shooter" course, or proof of prior formal training, is required prior to taking Intermediate / Group Training.
All New Shooter courses teach the safe handling and use of firearms. Additionally, courses cover the legal issues surrounding firearm ownership and use, including laws governing carrying firearms and using them for self-defense.
Your course registration fee includes use of the firearms, ammunition, targets, eye protection, and hearing protection. All you need to do is register and show up ready to learn!
A "New Shooter" course, or proof of prior formal training, is required prior to taking Intermediate / Group Training.
Lesson Options
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Youth Firearms Training
Overview
$260.00 (Closed Group - Individuals or Families)
This course is specifically designed to teach safe handling and use of firearms to children who have little or no prior exposure with firearms. The registration cost allows up to two children to attend the training. Parents / Guardians are encouraged to attend and audit the instruction, but will not be involved in the live-fire exercises. Additional students (children) can be added to the lesson at the cost of $125.00 each.
The initial course booking cost includes training for up to two students at the initial registration price. Additional students may be added to the lesson for $125.00 per student (payable at class). Example:
This course is specifically designed to teach safe handling and use of firearms to children who have little or no prior exposure with firearms. The registration cost allows up to two children to attend the training. Parents / Guardians are encouraged to attend and audit the instruction, but will not be involved in the live-fire exercises. Additional students (children) can be added to the lesson at the cost of $125.00 each.
The initial course booking cost includes training for up to two students at the initial registration price. Additional students may be added to the lesson for $125.00 per student (payable at class). Example:
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1 or 2 children: $260.00
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3 children: $385.00
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4 children: $510.00
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CALL FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE STUDENTS
Training Objectives
Equipment Requirements
Private Pistol Training
Overview
$260.00 (Closed Group: 1-4 Students)
This is a 3+ hour block of instruction for individuals or private groups. This course can be booked for an individual, or for groups of up to four total students. This is the ideal option for those who wish to train alone or have a group of family / friends / colleagues who wish to train together.
The initial course booking cost includes training for up to two students at the initial registration price. Additional students may be added to the lesson for $125.00 per student (payable at class). Example:
This is a 3+ hour block of instruction for individuals or private groups. This course can be booked for an individual, or for groups of up to four total students. This is the ideal option for those who wish to train alone or have a group of family / friends / colleagues who wish to train together.
The initial course booking cost includes training for up to two students at the initial registration price. Additional students may be added to the lesson for $125.00 per student (payable at class). Example:
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1 or 2 students: $260.00
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3 students: $385.00
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4 students: $510.00
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CALL FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE STUDENTS
Training Objectives
Equipment Requirements
Small Group Training
Overview
$156.00 (Open Enrollment: 1-3 students)
The registration cost of this course is for a single student. Please select this option if you will be attending by yourself and do not mind training with others.
This is a 3+ hour block of open-enrollment instruction for individuals who do not mind attending training with like-minded strangers. The course is limited to 3 students to ensure that each shooter receives the attention and training that he or she deserves. The course will proceed even if only one student is enrolled in the class.
If you will be attending with others, please see the "Private Pistol Training" or "Introduction to Defensive Firearms" courses.
This is a 3+ hour block of open-enrollment instruction for individuals who do not mind attending training with like-minded strangers. The course is limited to 3 students to ensure that each shooter receives the attention and training that he or she deserves. The course will proceed even if only one student is enrolled in the class.
If you will be attending with others, please see the "Private Pistol Training" or "Introduction to Defensive Firearms" courses.
Training Objectives
Equipment Requirements
Introduction to Defensive Firearms
Overview
$315.00 (Closed Group: 1-4 Students)
This course gives an overview in the use of pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The course is approximately 3.5 hours in length and provides the student with an overview of the most popular defensive firearms on the market. It is age appropriate for adults and children who demonstrate the necessary maturity to handle firearms.
The initial enrollment cost allows you to attend the training alone or bring another person at no additional cost. For groups larger than two, additional students may be added to the lesson for $150.00 per student. Example:
The initial enrollment cost allows you to attend the training alone or bring another person at no additional cost. For groups larger than two, additional students may be added to the lesson for $150.00 per student. Example:
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1 or 2 students: $315.00
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3 students: $465.00
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4 students: $615.00
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CALL FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE STUDENTS
Training Objectives
Equipment Requirements