spring handgun firearm training
saturday, april 12
registration limited to eight participants
Introduction to Handgun Safety and Handling: A course for MCBA Member Beginners!
(Novices only please)
(Novices only please)
A FOID card is required to participate. To learn more about how to obtain your FOID card, please see this LINK.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
(date confirmed with location; pending approval of May 17 back up date)
Where: Secor Sportsman’s Club
Schedule: 8 am (morning clubhouse instruction) to 4 pm (afternoon on the range)
Lunch: From Michael’s in Eureka, IL; will be ordered and delivered to Secor Sportsman’s Club
Instructors: Nathan Haynes, Master Certified Range Instructor; Cory Wills, Certified Range Instructor
Dress accordingly. Eye and hearing protection are required – bring your own.
Topics:
Firearm safety
Firearm nomenclature (parts, etc.)
Proper trigger control
Proper sight alignment
Proper finger placement
Loading and unloading of firearm
Magazine loading
Malfunctions – How to clear them
Differentiate between revolvers, semi-auto, and single action, double action firearms
Cost:
$100/person; includes use of clubhouse and range for day; lunch; targets and related other equipment; insurance; and the top level instructors!
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own firearm and 100 rounds of ammo.
If a participant does not have a firearm, there will be handguns to use; just bring 100 rounds of 9 mm “range” ammo. Loaner guns are 9 mm.
Each participating person must sign a waiver. The 1-day liability policy of at least $1 million is figured into the class price.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
(date confirmed with location; pending approval of May 17 back up date)
Where: Secor Sportsman’s Club
Schedule: 8 am (morning clubhouse instruction) to 4 pm (afternoon on the range)
Lunch: From Michael’s in Eureka, IL; will be ordered and delivered to Secor Sportsman’s Club
Instructors: Nathan Haynes, Master Certified Range Instructor; Cory Wills, Certified Range Instructor
Dress accordingly. Eye and hearing protection are required – bring your own.
Topics:
Firearm safety
Firearm nomenclature (parts, etc.)
Proper trigger control
Proper sight alignment
Proper finger placement
Loading and unloading of firearm
Magazine loading
Malfunctions – How to clear them
Differentiate between revolvers, semi-auto, and single action, double action firearms
Cost:
$100/person; includes use of clubhouse and range for day; lunch; targets and related other equipment; insurance; and the top level instructors!
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own firearm and 100 rounds of ammo.
If a participant does not have a firearm, there will be handguns to use; just bring 100 rounds of 9 mm “range” ammo. Loaner guns are 9 mm.
Each participating person must sign a waiver. The 1-day liability policy of at least $1 million is figured into the class price.
Registration
The cost will not be collected at this registration.
Since there is a limit of eight folks, once everyone has registered, your payment will be requested in April.