Bellevue Gun Club @ West Coast Armory

Course Name:

Entry Level Handgun, Level 100

Course Description:

The perfect starting point for new or inexperienced shooters, or for people wanting to get back into shooting after a long break. Including both classroom and range time, this class will teach the necessary skills to be a safe and responsible firearms owner. You can bring your own handgun or try out a few from our selection in class.

Please note that this class provides just a taste of what it feels like to shoot a firearm safely. It is, primarily, a firearms safety class after all. There is very little live fire in this class but it is a pre-requisite to attending Handgun Fundamentals where the focus is, primarily, shooting.

Upon completion of this class, you will receive a certificate of completion as required by Washington state HB 1143 for all firearms transfers and purchases made in Washington state.

Course Prerequisite:

• Must be a US Citizen, Immigrant Green Card holder, or possess a valid Washington State ID.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally able to possess a firearm or, at least, 13 years of age with a parent/ guardian registered as a paying participant for the same course.
• Must speak and understand fluent English.

Course Cost:

3 Hours - $120 per person

SAVE 10% AND GET A FREE BRONZE MEMBERSHIP IF YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH ENTRY LEVEL HANDGUN AND HANDGUN FUNDAMENTALS*

To schedule the training and take advantage of the discount please call directly, with your payment information and the dates that you'd like to attend each class, at 425.465.4536 (M-F, 8am-5pm).

You can see class availability through the following link: https://www.bellevuegunclub.com/events

*Discount only applies to classes purchased in a single transaction. Discounts cannot be combined. Discount is considered null & void and participant will be responsible for the price difference, if either class is cancelled.

What You Will Learn/ Topics Covered:

• Washington State Firearms Safety Training (as required by HB 1143 for all firearms purchases and transfers made in Washington state).
  • Basic, universal firearms safety rules.
  • Firearms and children - including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety.
  • Firearms and suicide prevention. Secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use.
  • Safe handling of firearms.
  • State and federal firearms laws - including prohibited firearms transfers and locations where firearms are prohibited.
  • State laws pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense.
  • Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation - including conflict resolution.
• Different types of handguns and their basic functions.
• Basic gun handling (very basic).
  • Not accuracy.
  • Not malfunctions.
  • Not loading/unloading magazines.
• Provide just a taste of what it feels like to shoot a firearm.

Equipment Requirements/ What to Bring to Class:

• Valid ID and/or Immigrant Green Card (if applicable). Non-citizens/ non-IGC holders must provide valid WA State ID.
• Everything required for the class will be provided by Bellevue Gun Club.
  • If you wish to use your own firearm during the live-fire portion of the class you are welcome to do so, provided it is chambered in either .22LR, 9mm, .38, or .45 ACP. If your firearm is chambered in any other round you will need to provide your own ammunition.

Please contact our training department with any questions you may have about this course or the requirements: email Training@WestCoastArmory.com, or call 425.465.4536, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.