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Full Length Pistol Certification in Burlingame, CA - San Francisco

Full Length Pistol Certification in Burlingame, CA

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3.5 hours

Fitness Level

Basic physical fitness with the ability to stand and handle equipment comfortably for several hours.

Overview

Become a confident shooter with Bay Area Firearms’ Full Length Pistol Certification in Burlingame. This 3.5-hour course offers expert coaching and live-fire practice for beginners and enthusiasts.

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Burlingame, California

Full Length Pistol Certification

3.5 Hours • Ages 12+

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About This Adventure

Experience an intensive 3.5-hour firearms course that transforms beginners into confident shooters. With hands-on training, you'll master essential skills like grip, sight alignment, and trigger control while firing 100-150 rounds. This performance-based course ensures personalized attention, making it an unforgettable journey into safe and effective firearm handling.

Enjoy a Fun, Easy & Very Thorough Course!

Duration

3.5 Hours

About

  • We will take you from zero experience with a firearm to safe and proper handling and use of a firearm including live firing the gun within one day! This should be the best possible experience for you. These courses are fun, easy, and very thorough. You will be able to pick up a firearm, load it, and have your sights locked on target against a stop watch in less than 2 seconds!
  • This course is designed for the individual that is very serious about learning safe and proper use of a firearm. The amount of repetitions you will experience compared to any other so called basic course’s, there is no comparison with our course. You can expect to fire 100-150 rounds in this course.
  • You will learn the following: Position, Grip, Sight Alignment, Professional Trigger squeeze, Follow Through. Loading, unloading, malfunction drills, unjamming the gun.
  • 5 to 6 hour Course, all courses are performance based, depending on size of group, it is performance based, so you may be completed in less than 6 hours. depending on how easily your group adapt to skills, and arrive on time. All students pay their own ammo, and range fees.
  • NRA Basic pistol certification is one of the pre-requisites for you to obtain a Florida or Utah CCW permit. For California, you will need a Home Defense Course. The most basic handgun course class offers the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship for sport, self defense, personal protection or purely for pleasure. Tactical course’s available.

Please Note

  • Range Fees and ammunition are paid by the students. Range fees are from $20- $40 depending on what type of firearm you are being trained on.
  • If you're a visitor to the US, you are eligible to take firearms training!

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Orientation

Arriving at least 15 minutes early allows time to complete necessary paperwork and get comfortable before the session starts.

Wear Comfortable, Practical Clothing

Choose clothes that allow easy movement and closed-toe shoes to ensure safety during live-fire exercises.

Bring Ear and Eye Protection

Though gear may be provided, having your own reliable ear and eye protection improves safety and comfort.

Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months, as indoor ranges can get warm and hydration is important for focus.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • California sea lions often seen along the nearby San Francisco Bay
  • Great blue herons frequent the marshes close to Burlingame

History

Burlingame was historically an important stop for early California development, shaped by railroad expansions and bay commerce.

Conservation

Bay Area Firearms emphasizes responsible firearm use and environmental stewardship to maintain safe public ranges and preserve local ecosystems.

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Recommended Gear

Ear Protection

Essential

Protect your hearing during live-fire training sessions.

Eye Protection

Essential

Safety glasses are necessary for safe shooting practices.

Comfortable Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Supportive footwear ensures safety and comfort throughout the course.

Lightweight, Breathable Clothing

Stay cool and comfortable during warmer months.

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