Getting started with firearms can feel unfamiliar, especially when you have questions about safety, handling, or how a firearm works. The Guardian New Shooter Class at Guardian Training Academy in Portage, Michigan, provides a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment where you can learn the fundamentals and ask questions with confidence.
This 2-hour firearm safety class covers essential safety rules, proper firearm handling, loading and unloading procedures, and basic firearm knowledge. Whether you’re a first-time gun owner or considering firearm ownership, this class helps you build a strong foundation in safe and responsible firearm handling.
Class Details:
Cost: $75 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Experience Level: Beginners and first-time shooters
Firearms & Ammunition: Not required
Live Fire: None. This is a classroom-based training session.
No firearm, ammunition, or prior experience is needed. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and develop confidence in firearm safety.
Responsible firearm ownership begins with understanding how to handle a firearm safely and recognizing the attention that responsibility requires. Our new shooter class helps beginners become familiar with essential safety concepts before moving into further training.
You do not need to arrive knowing firearm terminology or feeling confident around a gun. This class gives you a place to ask basic questions, understand unfamiliar terms, and learn why safe handling habits matter every time.
Learn the fundamental safety rules that guide responsible firearm handling. Instruction emphasizes muzzle awareness, trigger discipline, and treating every firearm with the care and attention it requires.
The goal is to help you understand how these rules work together and why they remain important regardless of experience.
Become familiar with the expectations for safely handling a firearm during instruction. You will learn the importance of following directions, remaining aware of your surroundings, and asking for help whenever something is unclear.
Building confidence begins with knowing your limits and developing consistent, careful habits.
The class introduces loading and unloading as part of safe firearm operation. Instruction focuses on understanding the process, recognizing that firearm designs differ, and following guidance appropriate to the firearm being used.
These essential topics help new shooters understand why checking a firearm’s condition requires deliberate attention.
Learn common firearm terminology and become familiar with basic parts and controls. Understanding these terms makes it easier to follow instructions, communicate questions, and make sense of future training.
You will also gain a clearer understanding of how continued education supports responsible ownership.
This class is a starting point for people who want a clear introduction to firearm safety and handling, including:
If you are unsure whether this class matches your experience, tell us what you have learned so far and what you would like help understanding.
Your first class provides a starting point for continued learning. The next step depends on your comfort level, interests, and readiness for additional instruction.
For individual guidance, our private firearms lessons provide instruction focused on your experience and the areas you want to work on.
If you are interested in concealed carry, explore our CPL course as a separate training option. Students who later hold a valid CPL and are familiar and confident with their handgun’s functions can consider Fundamentals Of Defensive Shooting.
You can also broaden your personal safety education through self-defense classes or develop emergency-response skills through first aid, CPR, and AED training.
Start with the knowledge and safety habits that support responsible firearm ownership. Guardian Training Academy welcomes questions from beginners and can help you understand what to expect before attending.
Contact Guardian Training Academy to ask about upcoming classes, pricing, and what you should bring, or call (269) 720-3330.
This class is designed as an introduction for new shooters. It focuses on firearm safety, safe handling, loading and unloading, and general knowledge.
No. The Guardian New Shooter Class focuses on introductory safety and handling, while Guardian’s CPL course is a separate offering. Let us know if concealed carry is one of your goals so we can help you understand the available training options.
Contact us before registering to discuss equipment requirements and whether you need to bring your own firearm. Confirm those details before making a purchase specifically for the class.
Ask for the class-specific equipment and preparation instructions before attending. We can clarify whether you need a firearm, ammunition, or protective equipment for your scheduled session.
Yes. Private lessons are available for students who want individual instruction. Discuss your experience and goals with Guardian Training Academy to determine an appropriate focus.
Feeling nervous is understandable when you are learning something unfamiliar. This class starts with basic safety and handling concepts, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your concerns with the instructor.
Yes. Loading and unloading basics are part of the class, along with firearm safety rules and safe handling. Instruction emphasizes understanding the firearm being used and following the instructor’s guidance carefully.
Yes. Learning about firearm safety and handling can help you better understand the responsibilities involved before deciding whether to become a firearm owner. Contact Guardian Training Academy before registering to confirm equipment arrangements if you do not own a firearm.
Price: $75.00