CLASSES & Prices
If you are looking to apply for a concealed carry license, please note:
PA residents are not required to take any course to obtain a PA concealed carry license,
but must pass the Basic Pistol course to obtain a multi-state carry license.
DE residents are required to pass the DE Concealed Carry course to apply
for a Delaware concealed carry license. See details below.
PLEASE NOTE: Range fees for courses requiring range qualification or optional range qualification are additional fees. First Level can provide gun and ammo package rentals. Range qualifications will be scheduled on a separate day from classroom coursework.
Ask about our group discounts and USCCA new member discounts.
Basic Coursework
FIRST STEPS PISTOL
2-3 hrs
$75.00
BASIC PISTOL INSTRUCTION
4-6 hrs
$150.00
This certification course includes the First Steps Pistol course, and adds the four universal safety rules, different pistol types and actions, ammunition components, clearing pistol malfunctions, defensive shooting fundamentals, and aiming with speed vs. accuracy. Includes range qualification.
BASIC RIFLE INSTRUCTION
4-6 hrs
$150.00
This certification course covers the principal rifle parts, types of rifle actions, and how they function, rifle ammunition components, clearing malfunctions, and the fundamentals of rifle shooting. Includes range qualification.
AR15 Coursework
Facts vs. fiction:
De-Mystifying the AR15
4-5 hrs
$100.00
Thinking about buying an AR15? Have you already bought an AR15 and need some instruction? This class is intended to de-mystify current attitudes about the AR15 and provide you with the positive aspects of this versatile platform. The broad overview includes the history of the AR15, loading/unloading/clearing, maintenance and cleaning, accessorizing, shooting basics, and applying your AR15 to personal and home defense. This is a classroom only course.
AR15 for personal & home defense
8 hrs
$260.00
This course covers all the classroom curriculum of Facts vs. Fiction: De-Mystifying the AR15 and expands the coursework by transitioning to the range. You will learn basic AR15 operation in the context of personal protection in the home. Also includes safety rules and procedures, proper stance, kinesthetic alignment, engaging your target with a balance of speed and precision, mechanical offset, and reloading. Fee includes 4 hours of classroom and 4 hours of range time. Requirements: two-point sling, 250 rounds, minimum two magazines. Optics/sights zeroed at 50 yards prior to class is preferred.
Comprehensive AR-15
8 hrs
$260.00
CONCEALED CARRY Coursework
Concealed Carry course
6-8 hrs
$175.00
This certification course is designed for students who either own a firearm or intend to purchase a firearm and want to learn about concealed carry. We’ll cover pistol actions and parts, fundamentals of shooting, conflict avoidance, physiological responses, appropriate holsters and additional gear, and much more. We’ll also discuss options to protect yourself from the financial burden of the judicial system should you have to deploy your firearm in self-defense. Includes range qualification.
Concealed Carry Delaware + Multistate Permit
8 hrs
$200.00
This certification course includes the curriculum from the Concealed Carry course, but covers the mandatory Delaware Title 11 Use Of Force Code for students applying for a Delaware Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon permit (DECCDW). Includes range qualification.
WOMEN’S HANDGUN & SELF-DEFENSE
Level I
3-4 hrs
$75.00
This women’s-only course covers pistols and pistol safety, properly clearing a pistol, the four safety rules, eye dominance, proper stance and grip, working the slide, and the fundamentals of shooting. Perfect for women new to firearms. Certification is available with a range qualification for an additional $50.
Level II
3-4 Hrs
$75.00
This women’s-only course builds on the Women’s Basic Pistol course. Topics include how to select the proper pistol, different types of ammunition, common pistol malfunctions and how to clear them, holsters and conceal carry concepts, states of awareness, establishing personal boundaries, a review of the shooting fundamentals from Level I, and how we put it all into practice. Certification is available with a range qualification for an additional $50.
Level III
5-6 hrs
$150.00
This women’s-only certification course includes maintaining the proper mindset, common & advanced pistol malfunctions & how to clear them, shooting on the move, states of awareness, mag reloading, utilizing cover, drawing from a holster, drawing from concealment, different levels of concealment, loading and reloading, and additional drills depending on skill evaluation & time. Range time is required and range fee is included.
Complete Women’s Handgun & Self Defense Package (Levels I, II, and III)
$250.00
Book all three classes and save $50. Range time is included.
DEFENSIVE SHOOTING COURSEWORK
PLEASE NOTE: These courses are not for beginners. It is required that you have completed either our Basic Pistol course or one of our Concealed Carry courses, or proof of certification from a nationally recognized program, plus a satisfactory evaluation of your pistol handling and ability to safely draw from a holster. Fees are non-refundable. If you register for either of these courses and you display or engage in unsafe behavior on the range, you will not be allowed to continue the course.
Defensive Pistol I
2+ Hrs
$125.00
This range-only course covers the universal safety rules, defensive accuracy, stepping off the line, shooting while moving and turning, drawing from concealment, clearing major malfunctions, shooting efficiency,, understanding the balance of speed and accuracy, training mind and developing defensive shooting techniques. Live fire required. 100 rounds minimum.
Defensive Pistol II
2+ Hrs
$175.00
This range-only course covers moving and shooting, drawing from concealment, shooting non-dominant, shooting from various positions (standing, seated, prone, supine), advanced malfunction clearing, advancing on and shooting from cover, magazine reloading, understanding trigger reset, timing drills, transitioning from multiple targets, the Tueller drill. 200 rounds minimum. Firearm holster and magazine holster required.
Complete Defensive Pistol Package (Level I and II)
$250.00
Book both classes and save $50.
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
Should I Shoot? Understanding the Legal Use of Force
3-4 Hrs
$60.00
Know what to expect from the legal system when you use lethal or non-lethal force in protecting your property, your loved ones and yourself. Understand the actions you need to take to protect yourself from criminal and/or civil litigation and the financial ramifications that can occur if you’re not prepared.
Not In My House! Developing A Home Protection Plan
2-3 Hrs
$60.00
Are you prepared for the unthinkable: an intrusion into your home? Not In My House is a comprehensive course designed to provide you with tools and tips on staying safe when you’re out and about in public, as well as remaining safe when you return home. Learn some simple best practices so that you can minimize the risk of becoming a victim.
Guns, Gadgets & Gear: Buying Your First Firearm
3-4 Hrs
$60.00
You’ve decided you want to buy a handgun. But how do you know which gun is right for you? This course will provide you with some basic considerations you need to be aware of when buying your first handgun and accessories.
Don’t Be A Victim: Managing Conflict & Confrontation
2-3 Hrs
$60.00
Learn how to avoid a conflict and manage a potentially violent situation. Understand how you can prevent a tragic situation by being aware of danger in your daily life. Learn about less than lethal options to defend yourself.
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