I. Basic Pistol
 - Handgun knowledge and safe handling
 - Ammunition knowledge
 - Fundamentals of shooting
 - Code of Iowa Laws Chapter 724

II. First Shots
 - Firing positions
 - Range safety procedures
 - Firing the first shots

III. Exam: Written test (75% score to pass)
   1. Firearms knowledge, fundamentals of handgun shooting, proper use of ammunition
   2. Chapter 724 of the Code of Iowa

IV. Shooting Courses - Exercises (Shoot 50 rounds learning firearms skills and marksmanship)
 - Shoot from 5 yard line using bench rest position
 - Shoot from 5 yard line using the standing position
 - Shoot from 9 - 15 - 25 yard lines using standing position
 - Practice 6 shots in 8 seconds

V. Qualifying with firearms for permit to carry
 - Students will fire 48 rounds timed at the 5, 9, 15, and 25 yard line.
 - A score of 75% is needed to pass