{"title":"Pistol Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProfessional instruction from basics to advanced techniques - covering safety, maintenance, shooting fundamentals, and field applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-only-pistol-fundamental","title":"Women-Only Pistol Fundamental","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sZH8Cao\" data-section-type=\"TITLE_TAGLINE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-TITLE_TAGLINE\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sPe18Dy ozXF8uQ---alignment-4-left ozXF8uQ---location-4-BODY\" data-hook=\"title-and-tagline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sVYoBc0 smHUv9I\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"title-and-tagline-tagline\"\u003eA supportive, women-only class focused on safe handgun handling, accuracy, and fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sXpGFeZ\" data-section-type=\"DETAILS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DETAILS\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex sMwW0Q3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soXIl7d oNmrnZF---textAlignment-4-left\" data-hook=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWomen-only pistol fundamentals taught by a female army instructor and medic in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Learn safe handling, accuracy, and defensive basics at your own pace. 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The Advanced Pistol course focuses on refined marksmanship, rapid and accurate shooting from unconventional positions, advanced movement and shooting tactics, low-light\/occluded-sight work, controlled force options, and high-pressure malfunction and retention drills that simulate real-world complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veterans Training Group | SoCal Firearm Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69551858548758,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1190\/2379\/6246\/files\/student-pistol-15.jpg?v=1774744167"},{"product_id":"intermediate-pistol","title":"Intermediate Pistol","description":"\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DESCRIPTION\" class=\"sydKowG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sPHZGGF oNKl38p---location-4-BODY sF_NA_j\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003eTake the next step in your pistol training with a hands-on, skills-focused course designed to improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making under stress. This intermediate class emphasizes smooth target-to-target transitions, efficient outside-holster draws, movement and positional shooting, and dynamic accuracy drills that bridge the gap between static range practice and real-world application. You’ll practice controlled presentation from retention and open\/outside holsters, engage multiple targets at varying distances, and learn techniques to maintain accuracy while moving, reloading, and managing malfunctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sPHZGGF oNKl38p---location-4-BODY sF_NA_j\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4tdYSNhUQ0A?si=4WqOOuxJMRt55SdE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left ss9zv8N\" data-hook=\"policy-section\" data-section-type=\"POLICY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-POLICY\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veterans Training Group | SoCal Firearm Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69551858679830,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1190\/2379\/6246\/files\/mapistolpeekingoutwindow-1.jpg?v=1774744167"},{"product_id":"nra-basic-pistol-zoom","title":"NRA Basic Pistol (Zoom)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sXt5_y3\" data-section-type=\"DESCRIPTION\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DESCRIPTION\" class=\"sydKowG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course introduces students to the fundamentals of pistol shooting. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals with limited or no previous experience with handguns and focuses on building a strong foundation in safe handling and effective shooting techniques. 3 hours (Zoom session) on Monday Night \u0026amp; 2 hours (range training) on Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of this course, participants will receive an NRA certificate, indicating their understanding and proficiency in basic pistol handling and safety. 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