Private Pistol Training

Sparrow Defense conducts pistol training by appointment throughout the week. We use The Athens Gun Club for a majority of this training.

All of our training options teach safety and proper gun handling. Additionally, courses cover the legal issues surrounding firearm ownership and use, including laws related to carrying firearms and using them for self-defense.

Private Pistol Training is perfect for individuals or small groups of up to 4 students. There is a discount for students attending as part of a group.

Lesson Options

Private Training
$250.00
Ammunition is included in the price of this course for all instructor-provided firearms.

This is a 3+ hour block of instruction for individuals or private groups. This course is designed to provide the students with a solid grasp of firearm safety and usage. Topics discussed include:
  • Confirmation of student goals and expectations
  • Georgia law on weapons carry and self-defense
  • Parts and maintenance of pistols
  • Fundamentals of shooting
  • Communicating with law enforcement
  • Live fire exercises on the range

Students will shoot revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and pistols equipped with miniaturized pistol optics. This will provide an overview of most popular pistol types on the market.

Students seeking to purchase their first firearm may use any of the 50+ range guns to determine what firearm is appropriate for his/her needs. Students with personally-owned firearms are encouraged to use that gun during training.

The course cost is $250.00 for up to two students. Additional students may be added to the lesson for $125.00 per student. For families or groups, this option is set at a cheaper per-student rate than our open enrollment courses. This pricing option is priced to allow families and groups to attend training at a discounted rate.

For experienced shooters looking to improve on a specific skill, the lesson can focus on subjects that include:
  • Defensive pistol skills
  • Holster work
  • Weapon retention
  • Shooting on the move
  • Rifle / Shotgun manipulations
  • Other topics as agreed upon
The lesson cost includes the use of all firearms and ammunition in .22 long rifle. Students are responsible for any range fees and the cost of ammunition in higher calibers (above .22LR).
Small Group Training
$150.00
This is a 3+ hour block of 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.


This course is designed to provide the students with a solid grasp of firearm safety and usage. Topics discussed include:
  • Confirmation of student goals and expectations
  • Georgia law on weapons carry and self-defense
  • Parts and maintenance of pistols
  • Fundamentals of shooting
  • Communicating with law enforcement
  • Live fire exercises on the range

Students will shoot revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and pistols equipped with miniaturized pistol optics. This will provide an overview of most popular pistol types on the market.

Students seeking to purchase their first firearm may use any of the 50+ range guns to determine what firearm is appropriate for his/her needs. Students with personally-owned firearms are encouraged to use that gun during training.

The lesson cost includes the use of all firearms and ammunition in .22 long rifle. Students are responsible for any range fees (if not members) and the cost of ammunition used in the range guns (if any).

Private Pistol Training (Advanced)
Price Varies by Content and Facility

FOR ADVANCED INSTRUCTION, please contact us to discuss the content you want to work on. Generally, those areas include:

  • Defensive pistol skills
  • Holster work
  • Weapon retention
  • Shooting on the move
  • Competition skills and drills
  • Police Academy Firearms Preparation / Qualification
  • Annual Law Enforcement Qualifications / Training
  • Other topics as agreed upon
Hourly Coaching Sessions
Students who have already completed a group course or private lesson may elect to take a follow-on session at a later time. This option is only available to individuals who have completed a full training session or one of our Group Courses.

This option is popular among individuals attempting to refine a specific aspect of of shooting or reach a specific benchmark.

Lesson cost includes the use of all firearms and ammunition in .22 long rifle. Students are responsible for the targets, range fee, and additional ammunition (not .22 LR).

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