
Prepared & Protected: Firearms Safety & Emergency Preparedness
6-Week Firearms Education Class
This course introduces teens to the safe and responsible handling of firearms while building a strong foundation in marksmanship, emergency preparedness, and firearm maintenance. Students learn how firearms function, how to handle them safely, and how to respond in emergency situations.
📍 Location: Classroom - 4426 SE 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Range - 44840 Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
💲 Tuition: $750.00 per student (6-week session, includes all materials)
FALL (classes starting in September)
AM TUESDAY SESSION AGES 12+
🗓 Days: Tuesdays | September 15th - October 27th (no class 10/13)
⏰ Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm
PM TUESDAY SESSION AGES 12+
🗓 Days: Tuesdays | September 15th - October 27th (no class 10/13)
⏰ Times: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
AM WEDNESDAY SESSION AGES 9+
🗓 Days: Wednesdays | September 16th - October 28th (no class 10/14)
⏰ Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm
PM WEDNESDAY SESSION AGES 15+
🗓 Days: Wednesdays | September 16th - October 28th (no class 10/14)
⏰ Times: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
FALL (classes starting in November)
AM TUESDAY SESSION AGES 12+
🗓 Days: Tuesdays | November 3rd - December 15th
*No class Thanksgiving week.
⏰ Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm
PM TUESDAY SESSION AGES 12+
🗓 Days: Tuesdays | November 3rd - December 15th
*No class Thanksgiving week.
⏰ Times: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
AM WEDNESDAY SESSION AGES 9+
🗓 Days: Wednesdays | November 4th - December 16th
*No class Thanksgiving week.
⏰ Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm
PM WEDNESDAY SESSION AGES 15+
🗓 Days: Wednesdays | November 4th - December 16th
*No class Thanksgiving week.
⏰ Times: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Each session blends instruction with hands-on practice so students build confidence through repetition and proper technique. The course includes two supervised live-fire range days and concludes with certification in both firearm safety and basic first aid.
What Students Will Do
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Learn and consistently apply the Four Rules of Firearm Safety
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Understand basic firearm types and how they function
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Demonstrate safe handling, loading, and unloading procedures
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Practice dry fire techniques and trigger control
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Learn emergency first aid and response protocols
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Develop safe and responsible range habits
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Experience live-fire marksmanship:
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9mm firearms (age 12+)
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22cal firearms (ages 9+)
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Weekly Highlights - ages 12+
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Week 1: Firearm Safety & Responsibility
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Week 2: How Firearms Work
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Week 3: First Aid/Stop the Bleed & Emergency Preparedness
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Week 4: Fundamentals of Marksmanship - Range Day (9mm)
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Week 5: Live Fire Range Day (9mm)
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Week 6: Basic Gunsmithing & Certification
Weekly Highlights - ages 9+
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Week 1: Firearm Safety & Responsibility
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Week 2: How Firearms Work
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Week 3: First Aid/Stop the Bleed & Emergency Preparedness
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Week 4: Fundamentals of Marksmanship - Range Day (22cal)
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Week 5: Live Fire Range Day (22cal)
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Week 6: Basic Gunsmithing & Certification
Skills Gained
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Demonstrate safe firearm handling habits
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Perform safety checks and loading procedures
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Understand firearm operation and ammunition basics
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Respond appropriately in an emergency situation
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Clean and maintain firearms responsibly
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Shoot safely and accurately at a beginner level
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Follow range procedures and commands
Students Receive Certifications
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Certificate of Completion – Firearm Safety & Marksmanship
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Certificate of Completion – Stop the Bleed & Emergency Preparedness
Tuition Policy
Tuition reflects full-session enrollment and covers materials, instructor planning, and scheduling. The Homeschool Hangar does not offer proration or refunds for late starts, absences, or withdrawals.
The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.

