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BEGINNER HANDGUN CLASS

Learn To Shoot, No Prior Experience Needed

If you've never shot before or just want to feel more comfortable around a firearm, this is the right starting point. Everyone in the room is at the same level, the pace is relaxed, and our instructors make safety the foundation of everything.

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Skills you'll master:
  • Fundamental firearm safety: the habits that keep everyone safe
  • Grip, stance, and trigger control that actually works
  • How to use your sights and aim with confidence
  • Defensive targeting: where to aim and why
  • The basic legal principles of armed self-defense in Utah

New to shooting? You're in the right place.

This course is built for anyone who wants to feel genuinely comfortable with a firearm, not just learn how to pull a trigger. Before you ever step onto the range, we start in the classroom. Our instructors walk you through the parts of your gun, how it works, and how to handle it safely using a demo firearm, so you can learn without any pressure.

By the time you move to live fire, you already know your gun. You'll work on grip, stance, and aim with hands-on coaching to help you build real accuracy and consistency. Most students walk in nervous and leave feeling proud of what they accomplished. That's exactly what the beginner handgun course is designed to do.

What to Bring
  1. Properly functioning handgun
  2. At least 2 magazines for your handgun (totaling a capacity of 20+ rounds)
  3. Minimum of 150 rounds of practice ammo
  4. Eye protection
  5. Electronic hearing protection
  6. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, high neckline shirt
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TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Real stories from real people who started exactly where you are.

★★★★★

"I was so nervous to even pick up a gun. Patty made me feel safe and confident within the first hour. Highly recommend!"

SARAH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

★★★★★

"Excellent instruction! I've owned a handgun for years, but never felt like I knew what I was doing until now."

MARK
OREM, UT

★★★★★

"The zero-judgement atmosphere is real. I asked a million 'stupid' questions and got clear, helpful answers every time."

ELENA
DRAPER, UT

★★★★★

"NTAC was everything I needed! They made me feel comfortable and confident in my handgun skills. I look forward to learning more from them in the future!"

MEGAN
PROVO, UT

★★★★★

"For being my first firearms training class outside of a CCW class, I thought it was perfect."

KEVIN
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT

★★★★★

"My experience with Chris was excellent. He was patient and very thorough in explaining proper stance and how to correctly hold the firearm."

CAROLINA
LEHI, UT

★★★★★

"It’s hard to pick out any weaknesses of this class. It exceeded my expectations. The instructors were patient, thorough, and had a high level of expertise."

JOHN
MAPLETON, UT

★★★★★

"I always have an amazing experience and learn something new every time I work with NTAC."

GARY
SPRINGVILLE, UT

★★★★★

"I wanted to say thank you so much to the instructor for his time and expertise. It was a very valuable experience, and I learned an incredible amount!"

ALANNA
LAYTON, UT

★★★★★

"Class was great! There were plenty of opportunities to learn new techniques and practice them."

MIKE
NEPHI, UT

★★★★★

"The training was awesome! I'm really pleased with the improvement I made in such as short time. My groups got significantly smaller."

JOE
LAYTON, UT

★★★★★

"The best training in Utah! My husband had no prior experience and he learned everything through the classes. Incredible instruction, practical, fun, challenging."

NATALIE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

★★★★★

"I really enjoyed the class. The instructors were friendly and knowledgable."

TROY
OREM, UT

    WHERE DOES THIS FIT?
    Intro to Handgun

    Optional first step
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    OPTIONAL

    ★ BEGINNER HANDGUN

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    CRITICAL FOUNDATION

    Handgun Proficiency

    Your next step
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    FOUNDATIONAL

    Defensive Handgun

    Your next step
    →
    INTERMEDIATE

    Skills Maintenance Courses

    Your next series of classes
    →
    INTERMEDIATE

    Shooting Around Barricades

    Your next step
    →
    INTERMEDIATE

    Advanced Courses

    Your final series of classes
     
    ADVANCED

    No prerequisites required. If firearms make you especially nervous, consider starting with Intro to Handgun first.

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