Women's Basic Pistol Shooting Class


This class is for ladies only. In a relaxed and fun environment, you will learn the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for safely owning and using a pistol.

Womens pistol class image

Class size is limited to 8 students. Guns and ammunition are included in the tuition, along with lunch. Tuition is $165.

The women's pistol classes are now taught using the NRA curriculum and course materials. Students completing the course will be issued a certificate of completion from the NRA. Email your interest to bdgcclasses@gmail.com and we will send the link to complete the NRA class portal. Interested parties can also search for our classes at https://www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx. Select NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led Only and also NRA courses for Women only to find our classes. You will also be required to send in the BDGC registration form with payment by check. If you want to pay by credit card you can do so with the BDGC registration form on Tuesdays and Saturday from 11-3.

All classes are held at the club and run from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sign Up Form

Questions: Please call Dan Flood at: 253-261-0764 or bdgcclasses@gmail.com

2026 Upcoming Class Dates

Date NRA Class Registration Link
March 15 Click Here to Register
April 19 Click Here to Register
May 17 Click Here to Register
June 21 Click Here to Register
July 19 Click Here to Register
September 20 Click Here to Register
October 18 Click Here to Register
November 15 Click Here to Register

Class overview and notes

Basic Training includes:

  • Stance
  • Grip
  • Sighting
  • Trigger Press
  • Loading/Unloading
  • Dry Firing

Range Firing includes:

  • .22 pistol load-fire-unload
  • .38 revolver load-fire-unload
  • 9mm load-fire-unload
  • Other firearms with instructors approval

Basics of Pistol Shooting

  • Jeans or pants
  • Guns and ammo are furnished and included in tuition
  • Please do not buy a gun to use in this class
  • Baseball hat with brim
  • Eye protection
  • Ear protection
  • Dress for inclement weather
  • Notebook and writing instrument
  • Water and lunch are included in tuition