Classes & Instruction
Training
Classes
JCF Instructors offer many classes begining with basic firearm fundamentals to as complex as defensive firearm training. These classes are appointment only and may be scheduled at least a week in advance on Tuesdays-Thursdays.
CCW
JCF Instructors are certified to teach Concealed Carry Classes for all residents of Kansas and Missouri. Classes are offered monthly and provide a turn-key experience to learn the necessities required for the responsible everyday carry of a firearm.
Class Size
JCF Facilities offer a personal experience to maximize comfortability for our sudents. Most classes may be offered 1:ON:1 with our certified instructors. This creates a stress-free enviroment for our students. Classes may also be taken with multiple students.
Workshops
JCF Gunsmiths offer imformative, and hands-on workshops to help your dream build come to life. These workshops may assist students in building thier own rifle or pistol. These workshops are appointment only and may be scheduled at least a week in advance availble on Tuesdays-Fridays.
Classes For Everyone
Train with the experts at the range and be ready for anything! We offer multiple classes at a variety of different times to best suit your schedule.
Basic Handgun Fundamentals
This is a basic handgun course created to help you feel comfortable using a personal handgun. This class is typically taken prior to taking your Concealed Carry Course or to the purchase of your first handgun. This class will teach you the basic functions of your firearm including the following:
Loading and unloading your firearm
How to properly grip your firearm
How to handle your firearm
How to obtain proper sight picture and sight alignment
Trigger control
Proper Stance
If you don’t have a firearm and are looking to take this course we have some available for rent.
**Joplin Centerfire ammo must be used in all rental firearms.
This Course is broken up into two parts. Both in the classroom and on the range. Typically running for a total of 2 hours.
Classes must be scheduled at least a week in advance and may be taken on Tuesday-Friday and may start from 11AM-2PM.
This course is a pre-requisite for our more advanced courses.
Items needed for the course:
Handgun
Hearing protection
Eye Protection
50 Rounds minimum of Ammunition.
Items above may be rented or purchased in our store if needed.
Cancellation Policy
Pre-payment is required when booking. These classes are a personal time-blocked experience with our instructors. These are non-refundable classes. You are allowed to reschedule from your original date if needed, but there are no refunds issued for appointment cancellations and for no-shows.
Defensive Handgun
This Defensive Handgun – I Course is intended for anyone with little or no formal experience operating a handgun in a defensive manner. This course covers safe gun handling, efficient operation, correct techniques for drawing, presenting and re-holstering the gun, emergency reloads, malfunction clearance, as well as fundamental techniques for employing the gun in defense of self or others.
This class will focus primarily on range skills after a brief classroom session where new skills will be introduced and practiced. Specific drills will include drawing from the holster (and a safe return), movement while drawing / reloading, shooting under stress (using a shot timer), emergency reloads and clearing common stoppages (malfunctions). Rental firearms are available to participate in this class for a rental fee (for firearm and ammo).
* We recommend students bring their own firearm so we can instruct them on their personal firearm *
Items required for class include:
Handgun (with outside the waistband holster)
Hearing protection (Electronic)
Eye Protection
150 Rounds minimum of Ammunition.
Items above may be rented or purchased in our store if needed.
Classes must be scheduled at least a week in advance and may be taken on Tuesday-Friday and may start from 11AM-2PM.
Cancellation Policy
Pre-payment is required when booking. These classes are a personal time-blocked experience with our instructors. These are non-refundable classes. You are allowed to reschedule from your original date if needed, but there are no refunds issued for appointment cancellations and for no-shows.
CCW
The Conceal & Carry Weapons Permit is issued by the state you reside in.
JCF CCW courses meet all the requirements for the student to take thier completed certificate to thier respective sheriff office in thier county to obtain the permit.
JCF Instructors are certified for KS & MO CCW Only.
This is an 8-Hour long course, students must reserve thier spot prior to the date of the course
Courses are offered on Saturdays 1-2 times a month.
Students may use thier personal firearms to qualify or may use a JCF rental.
**Joplin Centerfire ammo must be used in all rental firearms.
Items needed for the course:
Handgun
Hearing protection
Eye Protection
50 Rounds minimum of Ammunition.
Items above may be rented or purchased in our store if needed.
NOTE: JCF staff recomend a Basic Fundamentals course be taken as a prerequisite as the CCW course is NOT a handgun safety course.
Cancellation Policy
Participants must notify JCF 10 business days prior to cancellation. Participants will receive a 50% refund or option to reschedule. Notification after 10 business days will result in no refund.
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Testimonials
“I had never shot a firearm before my class at JCF. The staff were very friendly, and the instructors made me feel comfortable. I’ll be returning to take more classes.”
“John was so helpful in our basic handgun class. He left me with tips to practice next time I’m on the range. Thank you JCF!”
“My 12 year old son and I did a joint class. The instructor made sure we both felt comfortable while we were shooting. I purchaced a membership for us to come back and shoot more often.”
Training FAQ
What is the minimum age for conceal and carry?
The minimum age for a CCW permit in Kansas and Missouri is 19. Keep in mind you must be 21 years old to purchase a handgun.
I just bought a new gun how do i use it?
Our Basic Handgun fundamentals course introduces the student to firearms. Personal firearms may be used in this class to learn the mechanics of your new gun.
How long are classes?
On average our classes take around 2-3 hours. CCW classes are a required 8 hour class.
What is the cancellation policy?
Participants must notify JCF 10 business days prior to cancellation. Participants will receive a 50% refund or option to reschedule. Notification after 10 business days will result in no refund.
What ammo can i use?
Self defense ammo is permited in our range. Although is generally costs more and commonly sold in smaller quantities. Brass case FMJ is also permited and commonly used in our classes.
*Steel Case and Steel Core ammo is NOT permitted*
*Buckshot or Slugs only for Shotguns*
How do I sign up for a class?
Classes may be scheduled in-store, online or over the phone.
Contact us today to discuss your firearms & training needs
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