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Basic Pistol Fundamentals

The complete Basic Pistol Fundamentals course: about 6 hours online plus 2 hours of in-person range training. Master firearm safety, pistol fundamentals, and shooting skills with professional instruction. Taught by Kelly Fitzgerald, NRA Certified Instructor. The in-person range session with Kelly Fitzgerald is required; once it is completed, your certificate documents the training Ohio requires for a concealed handgun license (ORC 2923.125). Your county sheriff decides on your application. ExpertCCW courses are original courses and are not NRA courses.

1 Modules13 Lessons6 hrs online + 2 hrs range Total Time80% Passing Score
$89one-time payment
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Course Curriculum

Module 0

Basic Pistol Fundamentals

Essential firearm safety and handling fundamentals required for all CCW holders

8 hours
0.0

Lesson I: Safe Handling and Pistol Basics

Introduction to pistol fundamentals, safety rules, and firearm components

60 minutes
0.1

Lesson I Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson I, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.2

Lesson II: Ammunition and Shooting Fundamentals

Understanding ammunition components, malfunctions, and shooting fundamentals including grip, stance, and sight alignment

60 minutes
0.3

Lesson II Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson II, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.4

Lesson III: First Shots on the Range

Practical application of shooting fundamentals, trigger control, and live fire procedures

90 minutes
0.5

Lesson III Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson III, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.6

Lesson IV: Scoring, Choosing and Caring for a Pistol

Target scoring systems, pistol selection criteria, and maintenance procedures

90 minutes
0.7

Lesson IV Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson IV, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.8

Lesson V: Keep Improving

Advanced training resources, practice drills, and skill development strategies

60 minutes
0.9

Lesson V Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson V, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.10

Lesson VI: One-Handed Shooting

Techniques for accurate one-handed shooting from a standing position

60 minutes
0.11

Lesson VI Quiz

Twelve questions on Lesson VI, drawn from a bank of 16. Passing score: 80%

10 minutesQuiz
0.12

Final Examination

Comprehensive 50-question examination covering all lessons. Passing score: 80%

60 minutesQuiz