Firearms Handling and Safety Fundamentals: The First Step, Skill Starts Here
The entry point for candidates with no prior firearms experience. Covers safety fundamentals and handling of both civilian and military weapon systems, including the AK-47. The prerequisite foundation before any advanced course.
Open to first-time shooters. No prior experience required.
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What Firearms Handling and Safety Training Involves
Firearms Handling and Safety Fundamentals is the entry point for candidates with no prior firearms experience, covering safety fundamentals and handling of both civilian and military weapon systems, including the AK-47.
This is the foundation every advanced course at SOG Defense builds on.
Who This Is Built For
This course is built for candidates starting with zero firearms experience, not for certified operators. Before you apply, make sure you meet the following.
No prior firearms experience required
Willing to learn safety fundamentals from the ground up
Physically able to handle and fire civilian and military platforms
Required before enrolling in any advanced course
What You'll Go Through
Firearms Safety Fundamentals
Safe handling, storage, and range discipline from day one.
Civilian Weapon Systems
Handling and operation of standard civilian platforms.
Military Weapon Systems
Introduction to military-pattern rifles, including the AK-47.
Foundational Live-Fire Practice
Supervised live-fire building core handling skill.
Our Support
Tridentes Association
The Tridentes Association is an elite international non-profit organization established by veteran tier-1 operators, combat specialists, and former personnel from the French Special Forces (such as the 1er RPIMa and Commandos Marine). Built on the enduring core values of military brotherhood, discipline, and a strong bias toward action, the association operates globally to fulfill a dual-pronged humanitarian and restorative mandate.
This Is a Standard, Not a Certificate
Not everyone who starts this Firearms Handling and Safety training finishes it, and not everyone who finishes it passes. There is no pay-to-certify track here.
We don't sell certification, we test for it.
Firearms Handling and Safety Fundamentals
Reserve Your SpotOpen to first-time shooters. No prior experience required.