If you have never fired a handgun or never had formal instruction, this is the right starting point. Tactical U offers beginner pistol training at Apex Shooting Center in Fort Lauderdale and Declaration Defense in Pompano Beach for new shooters across Broward County. Stephen Cohen has been teaching civilian firearms fundamentals in South Florida since 2010. You leave with real skills, not just range time.
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The handgun fundamentals group class is built for shooters with no formal training or minimal range experience. You cover the seven core marksmanship fundamentals from the ground up in a structured environment with other new shooters. Stephen Cohen runs every session personally.
Private or Group format. Sessions available at:
– Apex Shooting Center, 5320 Powerline Rd Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
-Declaration Defense, 1315 SW 1st Ct, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, depending on course type and scheduling.
Prefer one-on-one instruction? Private beginner sessions are available for shooters who want dedicated attention from the start. Stephen Cohen builds the session entirely around you, covering the same fundamentals as the group class at your own pace with immediate feedback on every drill.
Private format. Available at Apex Shooting Center in Fort Lauderdale or Declaration Defense in Pompano Beach, depending on scheduling and availability.
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Every beginner pistol course at Tactical U is built around the seven fundamentals of marksmanship. These are not basic concepts you graduate past. They are the foundation every serious shooter comes back to when performance breaks down.
The course covers:
Arrive with an unloaded pistol and magazines. Ammunition must be in original factory boxes, stored separate from the firearm.
Group Pistol Training: call (954) 637-2115 for current pricing and scheduled dates
Do I need any prior experience?
No. This course is specifically designed for first-time shooters and people with no formal training. You do not need to know anything before you arrive.
Can I rent a firearm?
Yes, with advance notice. Call (954) 637-2115 to arrange a rental before your session.
Is this the same as a CCW class?
No. This is a skill-building course, not a licensing class. If you need your Florida Concealed Weapon License, book a call below.
Where is training held?
Beginner pistol courses are available at:
– Apex Shooting Center, 5320 Powerline Rd Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
– Declaration Defense, 1315 SW 1st Ct, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Depending on course type and scheduling. Advanced follow-on courses run at the:
– Homestead Training Center, 11700 SW 304th St, Homestead, FL 33033
What comes after this class?
Most students move into the concealed handgun tactics course or a private handgun training session to build on what they learned in fundamentals. You can look at some of our other Firearms training classes in Fort Lauderdale here.
Group and private sessions available. Call (954) 637-2115 or use the form below to schedule
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(954) 637-2115