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BASIC PISTOL (OKLAHOMA HANDGUN LICENSE COURSE)

Basic Pistol (fulfills Oklahoma handgun license)

A two-day fundamentals course required for an Oklahoma handgun license and recommended for anyone who owns or is interested in owning a handgun. Includes classroom and range exercises emphasizing safety, correct shooting
technique and the Oklahoma law. No experience necessary; free loaner pistols available. Maximum 4 students per class. Must be 18 and can legally possess a firearm. For more information, email the instructor , Dr. Salmon.

 

About the Instructor

Retired NSU professor, Dr. Salmon, is an NRA- and CLEET-certified firearms instructor. He provides high quality creative instruction in a professional and friendly manner that optimizes each student’s learning experience.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be given up to 3 days prior to the start of the course.

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Dates:  

Second weekend each month or call to arrange a custom class. Registration Deadline is 3 days before a course starts

  • April 12-13, 2025
  • May 10-11, 2025
  • June 14-15, 2025
  • July 12-13, 2025
  • August 9-10, 2025
  • September 13-14, 2025

Cost: $125


Class schedule 
Second weekend each month or by arrangement.

Typical schedule:
• Day 1: Saturday, 8:30-5:30 classroom instruction, Hillside Church in Tahlequah
• Day 2: Sunday, 2:30-5:30PM outdoor range exercises, private outdoor range in
Tahlequah

Location
Saturday: Hillside Church Tahlequah, OK
Sunday p.m.: Private outdoor range.