New Shooter Orientation

Just getting your first gun, or want to feel more confident with the basics of firearm ownership? We can help you out. Whether it’s handgun, rifle, shotgun, or even if you don’t know where to start, we can work with you.

Class Focus

Mechanics

Skill Level

Beginner

Req. Equipment

Eye and ear protection
Firearm and magazines
Belt with safe/secure holster
Minimum 100 rounds
NO soft nylon, SERPA style, crossdraw holsters

New Shooter Orientation classes are conducted on an individual basis, meaning we’ll work with you to find a time that works best.

Grey Fox Tactics takes safety seriously. With that in mind, we don’t do beginner classes in groups. New Shooters classes are done by appointment only. It’s our belief this gives you a safer, more effective, and efficient for new shooters.

Use the contact form below to get started, let us know what you’re looking to work on and when works best for you. Pricing is typically $100/hour per student, and a standard New Shooter Orientation for a single firearm platform should take about 2 hours. If you want to cover specific topics or discuss a couples session, just add the details to the contact form.

If you’re a member of a range and would like to use it, feel free to include that information. We typically train at New Holland Rifle and Pistol Club in Gap, PA.

Typical Topics

Firearms Safety
Components of a Firearm
Components of Ammunition
Basic Firearm Function
Operation of a Firearm
Fundamental Technique
Live Fire
Safe Storage
Equipment Considerations

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Class Focus?

To give clear expectations for our students, we break training into three areas of focus. Keep in mind, every class will incorporate all three aspects to some degree.

Mechanics

These classes will focus on physical technique and mechanical movements. Simple target setups allow for intense self-analysis under multiple repetitions. Expect high round counts while you dial in your technique.

Application

Meshing your mechanics with their applicable environment. Clearing doorways, using cover, shooting competition stages. Application focused classes will likely have lower round counts with complex target arrays.

Theory

In theory focused classes we’ll go over things like ballistics and ammunition choices, equipment selection, legal considerations, etc. Classroom time, discussion, and demos will make up the majority of the day.

Skill Level?

We want to make sure students are comfortable in the classes they attend to get the most out of the experience. Below see a description of the target skill levels we expect the shooters coming to our classes will bring with them.

Novice

Familiar with their firearms and how to use them. Know and can demonstrate the core safety rules of firearms safety.

Intermediate

Has likely been through some formal firearms training. Confident shooting at static targets from stationary positions.

Advanced

Well experienced and trained shooters. LE/Mil Instructors, B+ class competitive shooters, etc. Comfortable handling their firearms in dynamic, complex, moving environments.