Handgun Course in Templeton, Pennsylvania

Basic Through Advanced
Call 7 days a week 9am – 9pm with questions. Jackson 631-902-0972

Build confidence and handgun skills with GHOST Firearms Training. Explore courses matched to your experience and goals.

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April 1 – 2,  2027
Day 1: Basic Handgun
Day 2: Intermediate Handgun
Templeton, Pennsylvania
Combine with our April 3 Applied Handgun Drills to complete you training (save $100)

Build confidence and handgun skills with GHOST Firearms Training. Start with the fundamentals on Day 1, then build on those skills with intermediate instruction on Day 2.

Prerequisites

Day 1: Beginners are welcome. Students must be familiar with their handgun’s basic operation and follow all instructor directions and firearm safety rules.

Day 2: Completion of Day 1 or equivalent handgun training and experience is required. Contact Jackson if you’re unsure which day is right for you.

This is not a concealed carry certification course.

Topics Covered

Day 1 — Basic Handgun
Safe handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, drawing fundamentals, red-dot and iron-sight use, and reloads.

Day 2 — Intermediate Handgun
Continued development of shooting fundamentals, positional shooting, multiple-target drills, shooting at varied distances and timed exercises.

Physical Requirements: Students should be comfortable standing for portions of the day and participating in light movement. Contact us before registering to discuss accommodation needs.

  • Equipment Required
Full Size or Compact Semi-automatic Pistol
Outside the waistband duty type or something with retention (if you run it will not come out)
.380, 9mm, .40, 45 cal  (anything else – ask)
Red Dots Recommended  – Weapon lights allowed
Ridged Belt with at least 1, preferable 2 magazine pouches
Drop legs holsters are welcome
3-5 Magazines
Ear Pro  –  Ballistic Eye Protection
  • NO GO’s
No Sub-Compact or Micro Pistols (not sure – ask)   No Revolvers
No inside the waistband holsters
No Serpa Holsters
2 Days – $825
3 Days – 1125
April 1-2, 2027
April 1-3, 2027

Templeton PA Range

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GHOST Firearms Training Handgun training course student
April 2-3, 2027
Intermediate and Applied Handgun Drills
Templeton, Pennsylvania
Build your handgun skills with GHOST Firearms Training in Templeton, Pennsylvania.
Options: Combine with April 1-2 ($100 off) or just Day 2 Handgun if you are not a beginner
  • Pre-requisites
Intermediate Handgun Training Course
  • Topics Covered

Register for Day 3 individually or combine it with other training days, provided you meet the prerequisites.

Put your handgun skills into practice with GHOST Firearms Training. This intermediate/advanced training day combines scenario-based exercises, vehicle-based training and steel-target drills, with an emphasis on safe handling, sound judgment and accuracy.

Prerequisites

Completion of Day 2 or equivalent intermediate handgun training and experience is required. Students must demonstrate safe handling and the skills needed to participate. Contact Jackson before registering if you have questions about eligibility.

Topics Covered

Scenario-based exercise, shooting in and around vehicles, steel-target drills, positional shooting, movement, use of cover and timed exercises.

Force-on-force marking-round scenarios may be included, depending on facility availability.

Physical Requirements: This course includes movement and changes in shooting position. Contact us before registering to discuss physical limitations or accommodation needs.

  • Equipment Required
Full Size or Compact Semi-automatic Pistol
Outside the waistband duty type or something with retention (if you run it will not come out)
.380, 9mm, .40, 45 cal  (anything else – ask)
Red Dots Recommended  – Weapon lights allowed
Ridged Belt with at least 1, preferable 2 magazine pouches
Drop legs holsters are welcome
3-5 Magazines
Ear Pro  –  Ballistic Eye Protection
  • NO GO’s
No Sub-Compact or Micro Pistols (not sure – ask)   No Revolvers
No inside the waistband holsters
No Serpa Holsters
2 Days – $825
3 Day – $1125
April 2-3, 2027
April 1-3, 2027

Templeton PA Range

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Cancellation Policy – READ
Registration fee is non-refundable
Cancellations made 60 days or more before course date: Credit towards another course
Cancellations made 60 days of less prior to Training:  No refund and you are responsible for any balance due.
We do not collect full payment up front like most companies, so if you cancel with less than 60 days prior to the event your Credit Card on file will be charged the balance owed.
You may find someone to fill in for you, so you don’t lose your payment.
GFT will also do our best to fill the spot.  If we are able to fill it, we can transfer your payment to another course.

LODGING DETAILS

These courses are held at the Ben Franklin Range, 1130 Ridge Road, Templeton PA.  The range house is very nice, it has a full kitchen, outdoor grill and patio, 3 showers, living room and it is where all the instructors stay.  You can book a BUNK at the range house (they are bunk beds you will share with others) The bunks book like a hotel room on their website.  https://benfranklinrange.com/events/

There are plenty of nice hotels and restaurants in Kittanning PA which is about a 20 minute drive to the range. There are also plenty of BNB’s nearby, and Bear Ridge Campground for RV’s