Basic Pistol: The Shooting Fundamentals 

Are you a new shooter with little to no shooting experience? Are you thinking about purchasing your first gun and don’t know where to start or where to go? Did you buy a pistol on a whim and it is now sitting in a box under your bed? The Sheepdog Response Basic Pistol course is designed for individuals like you. This comprehensive course will provide step-by-step instruction on handgun operation and safety, ensuring that you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to handle a pistol confidently and responsibly.

The course will end with shooting exercises on our Smokeless Range virtual range system. This training will provide you with practical experience to prepare you for live fire training. It's a great course to take before any of our live fire courses at Sheepdog Response. Even if you have some shooting experience, the Basic Pistol course is a great refresher to get you back up to speed!

Upon successful completion of The Basic Pistol Course, $150 of your registration fee will be credited to any of our follow-on live fire courses if you register within one calendar year of your completion date.

What You’ll Learn

Our Basic Pistol course is open to anyone. No prior experience is necessary. Seats are limited for this event and available as first come, first served.

Topics covered:

• The Universal Safety Rules
• Clearing handguns
• Understanding a handgun’s action
• Understanding revolvers
• Understanding semi-automatics
• Which gun is right for you
• Handgun ammunition
• Malfunctions
  

NOTE: NO LOADED WEAPONS WILL BE DRAWN WHILE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY! If you would like someone to help you with your weapon, it will need to be locked and cleared BEFORE entering the facility or with the supervision of SDR staff. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email info@sheepdogresponse.com and we will get right back to you. See you soon!

When & Where: June 21, 2025

• 21st June 2025 | 8 am - 2:00 pm | SDR Training Center 

Locations:

Classroom Address:

SDR Training Center | 1754 Bagdad, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Local Travel Accommodations:

Nearest Major Airport: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Hotels

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin - Cedar Park 
• Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Park North Austin

Packing list

All necessary supplies for this course will be provided. If you have any gear you'd like help with (e.g., handguns, battle belts, off-body carrying options, concealed holsters), feel free to bring it with you. The experts at Sheepdog Response will answer all your questions and assist you in finding the right setup for you.

NOTE: NO LOADED WEAPONS WILL BE DRAWN WHILE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY! If you would like someone to help you with your weapon, it will need to be locked and cleared BEFORE entering the facility or with the supervision of SDR staff.