Description:
This youth firearms and safety fundamentals training is to equip young individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle firearms safely and responsibly.
Prerequisite(s):
Preferred Age Group: 13 to 20 years of age.
Parent must accompany minor(s) throughout duration of class.
Objective(s):
Promote Safety: Instill the importance of firearm safety rules, such as treating every firearm as if it's loaded, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and knowing the target and what is beyond it.
Educate on Firearm Operation: Teach proper handling, operation, and maintenance of firearms, ensuring that participants understand how to load, unload, and store firearms safely.
Foster Responsibility: Encourage a sense of responsibility regarding firearm ownership and usage, including understanding the legal implications and ethical considerations.
Develop/Reinforce Skills: Provide practical training in shooting techniques, aiming, and marksmanship while emphasizing safe practices.
Enhance Decision-Making: Help youth develop critical thinking skills to make safe and informed decisions regarding firearms, including when to engage and when to disengage.
Encourage Respect: Cultivate respect for firearms and their potential dangers, promoting a culture of safety and awareness within the community and household.
Overall: Training aims to create a safe environment for youth around firearms, whether for recreational use, hunting, or potential ownership in the future.
Class Details & Lesson Plan
Cost
Household Options:
One Adult/One Minor - $80
Each additional adult/minor - $10
Logistics
Day One | Classroom Instruction & Discussion
Location:
Dependent on venue availability:
Home2Suites | 4514 Painters Mill Road | Owings Mills, MD 21117 or,
Residence Inn | 10620 Red Run Boulevard | Owings Mills, MD 21117
Location Cost Includes:
Continental Breakfast
Wifi
Free Parking
Duration: < 3 hours
Date & Time:
Will be schedule when minimum of 5 participants are confirmed through payment
Day Two | Range Live Fire Operation of Firearm(s)
Location:
Guntry | 10705 Red Run Boulevard | Owings Mills, MD 21117
Location Cost Includes:
Range/Lane Fee
Target(s)
Firearm(s)
Personal Protection Equipment
Ammunition *
Duration: < 3 hours
Date & Time:
Will be schedule when minimum of 5 participants are confirmed through payment
Introduction
Welcome and Overview
Introduce instructors and participants.
Explain the purpose and importance of firearm safety training.
Objectives of the Training
Review what participants will learn.
Firearm Safety basics
The Four Rules of Firearm Safety
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Discussion and Q&A
Engage participants in a discussion about each rule and real-life scenarios.
Firearm Types and Parts
Overview of Different Firearms
Discuss types of firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns).
Parts of a Firearm
Identify and explain the function of key parts (trigger, safety, barrel, magazine).
Demonstration
Use an unloaded firearm to demonstrate how it operates safely.
Safe Handling Practices
Loading and Unloading
Demonstrate how to properly load and unload firearms.
Practice Exercises
Hands-on practice with dummy firearms or airsoft guns to reinforce safe handling.
Shooting Fundamentals
Proper Stance and Grip
Teach the basics of stance and grip for different types of firearms.
Aiming and Trigger Control
Explain aiming techniques and the importance of smooth trigger pull.
Live Fire Practice (if applicable)
Conduct a controlled shooting session at a range, emphasizing safety and supervision.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Overview of Firearm Laws
Discuss relevant local and national laws regarding firearms and usage as it relates to minors.
Ethical Responsibilities
Talk about the moral aspects of firearm ownership, including respecting others and the environment.
Conclusion and Review
Review Key Points
Recap the main topics covered in the training.
Q&A Session
Allow participants to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
Evaluation and Feedback
Gather feedback on the training and assess understanding through a short quiz or discussion.
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