DEMO: Introduction to Firearms

We will demystify handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Learn the parts of a gun, how different firearms function, ammo basics, and how to recognize and clear malfunctions.

Schedule example: Wednesday evenings, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (mirrors current FTS Amelia cadence).

What you will learn

• Names and functions of every part of a handgun, rifle, and shotgun
• How different action types work (semi-auto, revolver, bolt, pump, lever)
• Ammunition basics: cartridge anatomy, common calibers, how to read a box
• Safe loading, unloading, and clearing of common malfunctions
• How to dry-handle a firearm safely in a classroom setting

Who it is for

Anyone who wants to understand how guns actually work, before deciding whether to own or carry one. No prior experience required. Live ammunition is not used in this class.