GSE Pistol Craft
101

The course will be conducted at 230 Aviation Drive in Winchester, VA 2206.

Class begins at 8am on the day scheduled*. The door will be closed at 8:15am. It is recommended that students arrive 15 minutes early.

There is a one-hour lunch break. You may bring a lunch and use GSE’s refrigerator, microwave, and break room or you may go out for lunch. Intermittent breaks are given as scheduled by the instructor.

*Refer to your registration form for specific dates.

• Photo ID.
• Note taking materials.
• Revolver or semi-automatic pistol capable of shooting at least 6 rounds before reloading.
• Strong 1.5”-2” wide belt to secure the shooter’s holster and magazine pouches.
• Strong side holster (preferred) with at least level one retention. Appendix or drop-rigs are also okay. No cross-draw holsters or shoulder rigs.
• At least 3 magazines for semi-auto and 2 speed loaders for revolver.
• Eye and ear protection.
• 350 rounds of handgun ammo.

Students should leave firearms and ammo locked in their vehicles when checking in. Our parking lot is monitored for security purposes. The Instructor will advise students to retrieve their firearms and ammo at the appropriate time. No live ammunition is authorized inside the main building.

GSE offers the following handgun rental options for students:

• Glock 19 (9mm)
• Glock 22 (.40)
• Beretta M9 (9mm)
• Smith & Wesson (.38)

The rental fee is $30 per class.

Rental includes: Weapon holster, magazines/speed loaders, and pouches.

All rental requests should be made in advance.

Students are still required to bring the appropriate ammo when renting a firearm from GSE. If you have any questions about which type of ammo you need for your desired rental please contact us, we understand that not everyone is familiar with the various options available. Steel-cased ammo is not authorized for use with rental guns.

• Instructors.
• Classroom.
• Range.
• Targets.
• Eye and ear protection if needed.
• Certificate of completion.

Course attire should be presentable and appropriate to the type of course you are taking. Logos/Designs should be non-offensive and neutral in nature.

Our range is semi-enclosed but not temperature controlled. While we do have space heaters for the winter, students are advised to dress seasonally appropriate. 

Course payment is due the day of your course. You may pay with cash, check, or any major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).

Please be advised that there is a 4% surcharge applied to credit card payments.  

No weapons are authorized to be carried during this course. If you are a sworn law enforcement officer bound by general order to carry off-duty, please identify yourself to the lead instructor upon entering the building.

If inclement weather is expected on the day of training, GSE will decide to cancel/delay class start time no later than 6am the morning of the training. For students outside the area, please pay attention to the forecast in Frederick County as it often differs from areas east of the Shenandoah Valley.