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Women's Handgun Introduction Class

A half day of instructions on handgun operation and safety, shooting, gun laws,  and laws of self-defense. Presented by the Hartford Gun Club, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and MDP, LLC.

Knowledge of handguns is not required. You do not need to apply for a concealed carry permit but you may if you choose to after taking the class, or any time in the future.

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The class will be taught by Gary Poindexter, an NRA certified handgun instructor, a self-defense instructor, and a graduate of the Law of Self-Defense Academy.

 

The assistant will be Mary McCluskey, an NRA certified handgun instructor and member of the Hartford Gun Club (HGC) Board of Directors.

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All students receive a certificate where, after completing an online survey, you will receive a $25 gift certificate for the Hartford Gun Club.

NSSF First Shots:

  • Safely handling a handgun

  • Firearm safety rules

  • Practice loading, unloading, and aiming

  • Shooting (optional - you are not required to shoot a handgun if are not comfortable doing so)

  • A .22 handgun to use - the easiest to shoot

  • Safety glasses provided by the NSSF

  • Hearing protection provided by the NSSF

  • A target provided by the NSSF

  • Ammunition provided by the NSSF

  • A clean, safe indoor shooting range

  • Professional instructors

Gun and self-defense

  • Wisconsin gun law

  • The Laws of Self-Defense
    • Laws about self-defense including the 5 elements of self-defense
    • no other instructor in SE Wisconsin teaches the laws of self-defense
    • this is a review of the conditions that must be true before you can claim self-defense with any weapon
  • The Castle Doctrine law in WI - not what the WI DOJ wants you to believe
  • Defense using a stun gun or tactical baton (CCW permit is required)
  • Defense using other tools such as a vehicle, pepper gel, pens, etc.

We will do our best to make you comfortable, keep you safe, and answer your questions.

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You will not be pressured to shoot a gun. 22s make very little noise and have extremely low recoil (some people call this 'kick'). Some students shoot one shot and decide that shooting is not for them; it's OK.

The class will be held on             from

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Cost is $50 for both components; you may attend one of the two components for $25.

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Contact: gary@poindextermn.com, 414-467-8222 for reservations and information

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