In a non-threatening safe environment with no live ammunition present, learn the basics of: handgun safety at home, how to adjust your mindset to make you less likely a victim of an attack; how to respond to a threatening situation; about use of force for self-protection; how to handle a pistol safely; parts of a pistol and ammunition; fundamentals of pistol shooting including holding, stance and aiming; common malfunctions; and selecting a pistol just right for you. The two-hour range time is separately scheduled and has a fee of $60 payable to the instructor. When you go to the range, you’ll fire either your own pistol or one from the instructor and try to put five rounds of ammunition through 4 separate target circles at ten feet using only 20 rounds. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for your personal handgun. If “renting” a pistol from the instructor, she will have 50 rounds of ammunition for you for a cost of $25. Certification can be used to apply for a Maine Concealed Carry Permit. The two-hour semi-private range lesson time will be scheduled separately from class and is an additional fee.