Handgun Level 0- The Foundation
Create the greatest foundation possible.
Understand HOW to train properly.
Learn the lingo.
Rinse, and repeat until you can't get it wrong.
Handgun Level 0- A
Handgun Level 0- A: master firearm safety, grip, stance and sight picture in our beginner pistol course. No experience needed—reserve your spot.
Handgun Level 0- B
Handgun Level 0B: advance with live-fire drills, trigger control and marksmanship to build real handgun confidence under expert coaching.
Handgun Level 0 A & B Bundle
Handgun Level 0 A & B bundle: complete beginner pistol training from safety basics to live fire. Book the full course package and save today.
Handgun Level 0 is your starting line. Whether you've never picked up a pistol or you've been winging it for years, this is where you build a safe, repeatable foundation — no intimidation, no ego, just solid instruction that sticks. If protecting yourself and the people you love matters to you, this course matters to you.
- First-time gun owners who want to start the right way
- Anyone considering concealed carry who needs a true foundation first
- Self-taught or "rusty" shooters ready to fix the fundamentals
- Families and new household defenders getting everyone on the same page
- Nervous beginners who want a patient, judgment-free environment
- Students preparing for Level 1 and advanced JM Training courses
No experience required. If you've never held a handgun, Level 0-A is exactly where you should start.
Level 0 is built in two halves — 0-A on the fundamentals, 0-B on live-fire application. Across both blocks you'll master:
Level 0-A — Fundamentals
- The universal safety rules and safe handling, loading & storage
- Handgun types, nomenclature, and how your pistol actually works
- The five pillars: grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture & trigger control
- A smooth, repeatable presentation and focused dry-practice reps
Level 0-B — Live Fire
- Sending your first rounds with recoil management and shot calling
- Building consistent groups; point of aim vs. point of impact
- Emergency reloads and clearing the most common malfunctions
- Controlled pairs and cadence that bridge you into Level 1
Bring the items below. No handgun or holster yet? We offer rentals and can guide your first purchase — just let us know when you book.
- A reliable semi-auto handgun (rentals available)
- A sturdy holster (inside the waistband IWB) OR outside-the-waistband (OWB) belt holster
- 1-2 magazines or speed loaders (and a mag pouch if you have one)
- Eye and ear protection
- 500 rounds of Ammunition (round count is in your confirmation; range ammo available for purchase)
- Valid FOID card (required for Illinois residents)
- Closed-toe shoes, a brimmed hat, and a higher-neck shirt
- Water, snacks, and a notepad
Unsure about any of your gear? Reply to your booking confirmation with a photo and we'll make sure you're set before class.
You'll leave Level 0 with more than a certificate — you'll leave with capability.
- Genuine confidence handling a firearm safely, every single time
- A clean, repeatable draw and the fundamentals to put rounds on target
- The ability to load, reload, and clear common malfunctions under control
- Habits and a mindset built to protect the people who count on you
- A clear path forward into Level 1 and the rest of the JM Training curriculum
- A Handgun Level 0 certificate of completion
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