The term ‘firearm’ can evoke various thoughts and feelings, fear and/or excitement are often amongst those feelings. These feelings can relate to inspiration, excitement, anxiety or fear depending on one’s experience with firearms. Although firearms can evoke good or bad feelings and thoughts, taking a firearms class can help you overcome your fear. LAX Range, a near to Torrance shooting range has some ideas on how you can do exactly.

Talk

The best way to get started is to talk to those who have taken a firearms training class. Ask if they have any recommendations for instructors or facilities. We highly recommend our own shooting range near Torrance and Santa Monica! If the instructor is patient and open-minded, this will make the experience much better. They will take the time to see what level each student is on and give the proper instruction. This also ensures that you’re ready before trying anything new during training, making everyone feel safe.

Meet the Instructor

If you can meet an instructor before taking a class, do it to see how they connect with others. If they listen to you, your questions, and care to help, you’ll feel more comfortable during training. This is also a great opportunity to see their method of teaching and get an idea of what to expect. The instructor’s ability to make students feel encouraged and driven to protect themselves helps with motivation. Using skills that start slow and build upon themselves makes training easier, as well.

Tell Your Story

We often veer away from showing our flaws but revealing them to your instructor helps in many ways. Your instructor will gain a better understanding of your needs and adjust his or her teaching method to help you progress. This is especially true if any difficulty stems from emotional constraints rather than following procedures. If you disclose your flaws beforehand, it frees you from any shame or regret when fear comes into play. A good instructor will feel honored to support you along your journey and give you the necessary help.

Bring a Friend

Women, in particular, commonly turn to their friends for help and support when facing adversity or difficulty in life. A carefully selected friend like this is invaluable on the range. Someone who understands you fully, see emotional warning signs and knows what to do accordingly. A friend whom you can have a fun time with and do the things you normally do with each other.

Dress for Success

The urge to dress appropriately for each occasion in our life frequently comes to mind. The ideal attire for firearms training is to dress for comfort and agility. We all have our favorite types of attire, and choosing the one which gives you the most mobility is key. A great combination is a set of gym or bike shorts and a flexible shirt. This gives you the comfort necessary to learn something new in an unfamiliar setting.

 

Extend Your Training to Two Or More Days

The first day of firearms training is to get familiarize yourself with your gun and what it feels like to shoot. During this phase, it’s common to go through a multitude of different emotions – good and bad. Even after practicing and getting a good feel for everything, there is still more to be learned. A second day of training allows you to use your new skills more efficiently and confidently. Emotional constraints are bypassed, enabling you to focus on your technique and improve. The additional day of training allows your instructor to get to know you better as well. By then, they know which strategies work best for each student. This allows the instructor to adjust their instruction accordingly so everyone learns in the best-individualized ways.

 

About LAX Range

LAX Range is an indoor shooting range in Los Angeles, CA. This near to Torrance shooting range features a great selection of firearm rentals, well-ventilated shooting lanes, and different types and calibers of ammo at very competitive prices. It’s a suitable place for target practice or taking a firearms class of any level. This allows nearby residents the opportunity to shoot firearms and have fun doing so. For more tips, tricks, sales, and event notifications follow LAX on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.