INTRO CLASSES
GAT GUNS has many classes for novice shooters. These basic classes are designed to get you started in the shooting sports.
February 2019
NRA Basic Pistol
In this 9-hour course you will learn proper handling, firearm safety, range procedures, ammunition, and shooting fundamentals of revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. The course includes range time, firearms, and ammunition, but if you want to bring your own firearm, you are welcome to do so. This course is designed to teach the first-time pistol shooter the proper way to handle and shoot a handgun and is accepted by Illinois as 8 of the required 16 hours of training for an…
Find out more »NRA Basic Rifle
If you like to shoot your rifle(s) and have never taken a class in rifle fundamentals, the NRA Basic Rifle class is for you. In addition to safety, instruction on various action types, safety, and ammunition, you will learn the 5 rifle shooting positions, prone, sitting, kneeling, bench and offhand, and receive coaching in the classroom and on the range in how to shoot them properly. This class sets you up for everything from plinking to long range shooting. We…
Find out more »Handgun: Phase II
Our second level for those who've been through our Intro class or another quality introductory class. One of the questions we get asked right away after the Intro classes is: "What next?", followed by, "What gun should I get?" Handgun: Phase II provides an answer to both: Get back to the fundamentals and then move on to TD's famous Gun Buffet, how to shop for and find the "right" gun for you, and have a look at maintaining your handgun.…
Find out more »Next Step Youth Class
This class will pick up where the Youth Handgun Safety Class left off. There will be a review of safe gun handling and range safety. This class will involve more range time than the first youth safety class since we will be working on actual shooting skills. We will also attempt to determine eye dominance. The class will concentrate on beginning steps regarding: Grip Stance Sight Alignment Sight Picture The class runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We will…
Find out more »Skill Builder
This is a 3rd level class for more experienced handgunners. Shooter brings their own handgun or rents their choice from GAT GUNS. In the classroom: A review of shooting fundamentals and gun handling, then more advanced techniques including failures, one hand shooting reloads, more efficiency and speed. Take-down and maintenance will also be discussed. On the Range: Live fire drills - about 150 rounds. Prerequisite: Intro class or other basic class preferred but not necessary. Shooter should be familiar with…
Find out more »Intro To Handguns
This is a basic course directed to people with little or no firearms experience to provide them with a fun and safe way to be introduced to handguns and shooting. Led by winning female action pistol competitor TD Roe, attendees enjoy a comfortable, low pressure, fun environment. This Intro to Handguns class and Women’s class are identical in content. The class begins with a classroom session of approximately one and a half hours. First, we discuss safety and the legal aspects…
Find out more »March 2019
Intro To Handguns
This is a basic course directed to people with little or no firearms experience to provide them with a fun and safe way to be introduced to handguns and shooting. Led by winning female action pistol competitor TD Roe, attendees enjoy a comfortable, low pressure, fun environment. This Intro to Handguns class and Women’s class are identical in content. The class begins with a classroom session of approximately one and a half hours. First, we discuss safety and the legal aspects…
Find out more »NRA Basic Pistol
In this 9-hour course you will learn proper handling, firearm safety, range procedures, ammunition, and shooting fundamentals of revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. The course includes range time, firearms, and ammunition, but if you want to bring your own firearm, you are welcome to do so. This course is designed to teach the first-time pistol shooter the proper way to handle and shoot a handgun and is accepted by Illinois as 8 of the required 16 hours of training for an…
Find out more »Women’s Introduction to Handguns
This is a basic course directed to people with little or no firearms experience to provide them with a fun and safe way to be introduced to handguns and shooting. Led by winning female action pistol competitor TD Roe, attendees enjoy a comfortable, low pressure, fun environment. The class begins with a classroom session of approximately one and a half hours. First, we discuss safety and the legal aspects of handguns, and then the mechanical aspects of how ammunition and…
Find out more »Handgun: Phase II
Our second level for those who've been through our Intro class or another quality introductory class. One of the questions we get asked right away after the Intro classes is: "What next?", followed by, "What gun should I get?" Handgun: Phase II provides an answer to both: Get back to the fundamentals and then move on to TD's famous Gun Buffet, how to shop for and find the "right" gun for you, and have a look at maintaining your handgun.…
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- Store Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Note: The Ranges Close 1/2 Hour Before The Store Closes
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Holiday Hours:
- New Years Eve - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- New Years Day - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Easter - CLOSED
- Memorial Day - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 4th of July - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Labor Day - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thanksgiving - CLOSED
- Christmas Eve - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Christmas Day - CLOSED
GAT Guns accepts Credit Cards. We offer a cash discount on firearms.