Handgun Training

Find quality handgun training at GRITR Range in DFW, Texas. Our instructors provide a range of pistol training classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced shooters.

Pick Your Handgun Class

Handgun Safety Classes

Our handgun safety training is all about building a solid foundation for responsible gun ownership. During the class, you’ll learn the essential rules of safe handgun handling & storage and have the chance to ask questions in a relaxed environment. Then, we move to the range to develop proper shooting fundamentals.

Basic Handgun Safety

The class is built for the new gun owner to promote responsible gun ownership.
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Basic Handgun Safety (w/ Rental)

The class is built for the new gun owner to promote responsible gun ownership. Rental gun and ammo included.
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Handgun Shooting for Beginners

Our beginner handgun training offers both co-ed and women-only classes, perfect for new shooters eager to learn practical skills. You’ll cover the basics of handgun operation, shooting techniques, target acquisition, and magazine changes.

Pistol Marksmanship 1

This course teaches crucial skills for handling pistols, including holster draws, shooting metrics analysis, and proper magazine changes.
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Women's Basic Pistol

Ladies-only course designed to introduce women to the fundamentals of handgun use. Rental gun and ammo included.
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try before you buy

We offer an awesome selection of rental pistols, including popular defense & concealed carry models like the Glock 19 and Sig P365. Renting a firearm not only allows you to test different guns before buying but also helps you concentrate on improving your skills without worrying about owning a gun.

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Defensive Handgun Training

Our defensive handgun training courses are designed to prepare you for real-life defensive scenarios with advanced pistol training drills and boost confidence. The “Intro to Defensive Shooting” class offers a down-to-earth approach to self-defense, teaching you how to stage it effectively for defensive situations. Meanwhile, our “Home Protection Plan” course dives into the fundamentals of assessing and improving your home’s security, all based on the USCCA’s trusted principles.

Intro to Defensive Shooting

This class focuses on a pragmatic outlook on self defense and teaches how to stage and use a firearm in a defensive manner.
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Home Protection Plan

This course offers the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to boost confidence in home protection.
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Tactical Handgun Training

Our tactical pistol training focuses on dynamic shooting skills, movement, and precision in high-stress environments. In Pistol Marksmanship 2, you’ll dive deeper into concepts like balancing speed and precision while tackling multiple targets. We also offer a women-only class where you’ll get hands-on experience with pistol manipulation techniques, including drawing from the holster and quick magazine changes, allowing you to shoot in a more dynamic manner.

Pistol Marksmanship 2

This course builds on Pistol Marksmanship 1 and introduces new concepts like balancing speed and precision and multiple target engagements.
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Women's Intermediate Pistol

Women-only class teaching advanced pistol manipulation skills, including holster draws and rapid magazine changes.
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How to Register

Class starts at 10:30 am and applicants must be in their seats by 10:15 am.

Customers should sign the range waiver prior to the start of the class.

Registration for class closes 24h prior to the day of the class.

For Additional Questions

Feel free to email us or contact our Range Counter.

Why GRITR Range

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Certified Instructors

Our team of highly trained instructors ensures you receive finest training and personalized guidance.

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Guns & Gear for Rent

Firearms, ear protection, and eye protection are available for rent, so you can have all the necessary equipment for training.

3

Modern Facility

Our range is equipped with a custom HVAC system, ballistic rubber traps, and more to minimize lead dust and ricochets.

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Dynamic Range

Our training facility boasts advanced training software, allowing for 360-degree target rotation and pre-programmed run tracks.

Become a Member

Join our membership program for exclusive benefits and perks, such as preferential queue, discounts on classes and gear and ammunition purchases, private classes, free guest passes, and more.

Basic Handgun Safety

Our Basic Handgun Safety is built specifically for the new gun owner for responsible gun ownership. Our certified and experienced Instructors guide you through the critical first steps of owning a firearm: firearm safety, handling and safe storage at home. We then move onto the range to help you develop proper shooting fundamentals such as grip, stance, load/unload and more.

Price: $60

What to bring: Ammunition (50), close-toed shoes, pen & notebook, eye & ear protection, range bag.

What is provided by GRITR Range: Targets (1)

Basic Handgun Safety W/ Rental

Our Basic Handgun Safety is built specifically for the new gun owner for responsible gun ownership. Our certified and experienced Instructors guide you through the critical first steps of owning a firearm: firearm safety, handling and safe storage at home. We then move onto the range to help you develop proper shooting fundamentals such as grip, stance, load/unload and more.

Price: $80

What to bring: Close-toed shoes, pen & notebook

What is provided by GRITR RangeAmmunition (50), handgun, targets (1), eye & ear protection

Pistol Marksmanship 1

This course is designed to give new shooters the necessary skills to operate a pistol properly. Students will learn the fundamentals of a holster draw, and how to properly measure their shooting metrics to improve themselves, as well as the proper way to utilize magazine changes.

Price: $119.99

What to bring:

    • Ammunition – 250
    • Handgun
    • Thick belt, holster
    • Extra magazines – 3
    • Magazine pouch – 2
    • Eye & ear protection
    • Range bag
    • Pen & notebook
    • Water / beverage

What is provided by GRITR Range: Targets (6)

Women's Basic Pistol

An introduction to fundamentals of handgun uses, but for ladies only. Rental and ammunition included!

Price: $100

What to bring: FMJ ammunition (50), handgun, extra magazines, close-toed shoes, pen & notebook, eye & ear protection, range bag.

What is provided by GRITR Range: Snap caps (5)

Intro to Defensive Shooting

This class will teach students a pragmatic outlook on self defense, as well as teach them how to stage, and utilize a firearm in a defensive manner.

Price: $100

What to bring:

    • Ammunition – 150
    • FMJ – 150
    • Close-toed Shoes
    • Handgun / Revolver
    • Eye & Ear Protection
    • Extra Magazines – 2
    • Magazine Pouch – 1
    • Range Bag
    • Holster

What is provided by GRITR Range: Snap caps (5)

CONSIDERATIONS IN A HOME PROTECTION PLAN

Founded on the principals taught in the USCCA’s Developing a Personal and Home-Protection Plan, this course is intended to give you the tools to build your confidence in regards to protecting your home. In this course, you will develop an understanding of evaluation of home security, as well as an understanding of how to develop a personal protection plan. The course will take place both in our classroom, and in our shoot house to help bring theory to reality.

Topics Covered:

  • Why have a personal and home protection plan?
  • Conflict avoidance and why it’s so important
  • Situational awareness
  • The Color Codes of Awareness
  • Observing your environment
  • Concealed Carry Permits
  • Home Security and Home Defense
  • Cover and Concealment
  • Arrangement of lights and furniture
  • Evaluating your home’s security
  • Mental Exercises and checklists
  • Scenario application in simulated environment

Price: $125

What to bring:

    • Pen & Notebook
    • Close-toed Shoes
    • Long Pants

Pistol Marksmanship 2

This Course is a continuation of what will be taught in Pistol Marksmanship 1. Before Signing up for this class, students MUST complete Pistol Marksmanship 1. This course will build upon the metrics learned in the first course, and will introduce new concepts such as balancing speed and precision, as well as multiple target engagements.

Price: $119.99

What to bring:

    • Ammunition – 300
    • Thick Belt
    • Handgun
    • Water / Beverage
    • Pen & Notebook
    • Eye & Ear Protection
    • Extra Magazines – 3
    • Magazine Pouch – 2
    • Range Bag
    • Holster

What is provided by GRITR Range: Targets (12)

Prerequisite: Pistol 101

Women's Intermediate Pistol

A continuation of your education that brings your pistol manipulation skills forward to drawing from the holster, and changing magazines on the fly. All of the shooting will be done in a more dynamic manner.

Price: $100

What to bring:

    • Ammunition – 250
    • FMJ
    • Long Pants
    • Thick Belt
    • Handgun
    • Holster
    • Magazine Pouch – 1
    • Extra Magazines – 3
    • Eye & Ear Protection

What is provided by GRITR Range: Targets