Basic Pistol Safety Class

Class Schedule:

  • ​March 6   - 9 am    9/12​
  • March 22 - 9 am    7/12​
  • ​April 10 - 9 am    0/12
  • All Classes are open for enrollment unless noted otherwise.

Classes are limited in size to allow for a high degree of personal instruction, particularly at the range.  These classes are for Villages residents ONLY. 

Class Fees & Prerequisites:

There are NO prerequisites for this class.  Fees for our class are well below other comparable classes in the market. Our fees are $89 for VSS Members and $114 for non-members. Fees cover all classroom and range expenses including the Ruger .22 pistol and ammo.  

Non-members of the VSS Club are awarded membership in the Villages Straight Shooters Club.

Other Charges:
There are no other charges!   
PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "ENROLL" BUTTON, YOU MUST FIRST PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE THE INSTRUCTOR RELEASE. THE COMPLETED RELEASE MUST BE PRESENTED UPON ARRIVAL.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have enrolled in a class and must cancel for any reason, please notify us through the "Contact Us" form HERE.  PLEASE DO NOT go into Eventbrite or PayPal and dispute the charge - according to our Terms and Conditions a refund will be issued to you by the club if you cancel two weeks prior to the class or, inside the two weeks, if we are able to fill your seat with another enrollee.
The Villages Straight Shooters Basic Pistol Classes are approximately 8 hours of classroom work including 1 hour of range time.  Review the detailed class curriculum HERE. Classes will run from 9:00 am to 5pm including 1 hour of supervised range time. Completion Certificates will be awarded as appropriate at the conclusion of the class.  Completion of this class will fulfill the education requirements necessary to apply for a Concealed Weapons and Firearm License (CWFL) in the state of Florida.  You do not need to be a full time resident of Florida to apply for a Florida CWFL.

Class enrollees should bring the following items to the class: 
  • Do NOT bring a pistol. A Ruger .22 pistol and ammo is also provided.   (Please, DO NOT purchase a gun for the class - we will spend almost an hour presenting the decision criteria for selecting and buying the right handgun for you personally.)
  • Lunch and refreshments as needed
  • Note pad
  • Pen/Pencil & Highlighter
Classes are held at the R/D Tactical Solutions facility located at 1031 NE 16th St, Ocala, FL 34470.  This location is convenient to the Villages and offers a nice classroom and range in the same building.  Go HERE for directions.

Additionally, please print out and complete the  R/D Release form. It looks like you are applying to join the ranges as a member, but you are not, it's just their lengthy liability release form.
If you have any questions about the class not answered above, please contact either Jim Schiefer by EMAIL or at 912-996-5050 or Terry Marksberry by EMAIL or at 352-360-5666.

Cancellations may be made for any event by notifying the club through www.vssclub.org  using the “Contact Us” tab. If the cancellation date for a paid event is made two weeks or more in advance of the event, a refund will be issued. If the cancellation is made less than two weeks in advance of the event date, a refund will be issued only if the club is able to backfill the cancellation with another member.   
Have Questions? Send email to education.training@vssclub.org