Safe handling fundamentals
Basic principles intended to help new shooters handle a firearm safely and effectively.
Basic Pistol Training
A practical introductory course for new shooters and people with limited handgun experience who want to build the fundamentals needed to handle a firearm safely and effectively.
Build safe handgun fundamentals from the beginning
Basic Pistol Training is designed for new shooters and people with limited handgun experience. Arrow’s published course description focuses on the basic fundamentals and principles needed to handle a firearm safely and effectively.
The course provides a beginner-focused foundation for continued practice and training. Review the current registration listing and contact Arrow for the exact classroom and range format before enrolling.
What students will learn
The class focuses on safe, practical fundamentals for beginning shooters.
Beginner-focused instruction
A practical starting point for students with no prior handgun experience or limited recent experience.
Course and equipment preparation
Reviewing the current registration requirements before class so students arrive with the accepted firearm, equipment, clothing, and range fee.
A foundation for continued training
Building basic familiarity before moving into additional practice or a separate training pathway such as Armed Guard Training.
What to bring and confirm before class
Prerequisites: No prior handgun experience is required for this beginner course. Students must still meet any current age, range, equipment, and safety conditions in the live registration listing.
The current registration listing controls the final requirements. Arrow’s published Basic Pistol information has listed a pistol or revolver, two magazines or two speed loaders, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, long pants, closed-toe shoes or boots, and a separately paid range fee. A hat, water, and extra ammunition may also be recommended.
Do not buy or transport a firearm or ammunition based only on this summary. Review the current registration page and call Arrow before class to confirm exactly what is required and how firearms must be transported to the range.
If you are taking Basic Pistol before Armed Guard Training, call 602-863-1022 ext. 2 to confirm which pistol or revolver types are acceptable for the armed course.
How to register
Confirm the current class and equipment requirements before making purchases or travel plans.
Basic pistol training questions
Start with the live registration page and call before buying equipment.
The course is designed for new shooters and people with limited experience. Tell the instructor about your experience level and any accessibility needs before class.
The current published list tells students to bring an accepted pistol or revolver and related equipment. Call Arrow before registering or buying anything if you do not own the listed equipment or need to confirm an accepted firearm type.
No. Basic Pistol is a foundational beginner course. Arizona armed security work requires the separate DPS-approved armed guard training and registration pathway.
Use the live Arrow Security catalog. Confirm tuition, the separate range fee, equipment costs, and available dates before registering.
Continue your training
Build on the fundamentals with the course path that matches your goals.
Start with safe, practical pistol fundamentals.
Review the current class listing and confirm every firearm, equipment, range, date, and pricing requirement before registering.