Our Courses

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

(8 Hours) $165.00

Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification, while on the shooting range with an NRA Certified Instructor.

NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation

(3 Hours) $125.00

This course will teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for safely owning and using a pistol. This program is designed to provide training with one specific firearm model, which can be either a revolver or a semi-automatic. Participants who do not yet own a firearm may take the course and use a firearm provided by Genesis Firearms Training for live fire training on the shooting range.

NRA Basics of Personal Protection in the Home

(8 Hours) $180.00

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential for the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family. It also provides information on a law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense. Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens who are experienced shooters able to demonstrate mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, marksmanship grouping, zeroing the firearm and cleaning the firearm. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have met these requirements by producing a Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA First Steps Course Certificate or by passing a Pre-Course Assessment.

Firearm Safety Certificate

$25.00

Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26840, any person who acquires a firearm must have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), unless they are statutorily exempt from the FSC requirement. To obtain an FSC, a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on firearm safety. The Genesis Firearms Training instructor is a DOJ Certified instructor, and is authorized to administer the written test and issue Firearm Safety Certificates to individuals who successfully pass the test.

Additional Services:

  • Private one-on-one training is available at a rate of $65.00 hr.

  • Special rates are available for families or groups training together.