Building Confidence and Mastering the Fundamentals

 

Lorco Shooting Academy offers three structured beginner-level courses tailored to introduce new shooters to the safe and responsible handling of firearms across multiple platforms.

 

RIFLE – Beginner Course

 

• Bolt Action Rifles

• Lever Action Rifles - Learn the safe handling and basic mechanics of bolt and lever-action rifles, focusing on marksmanship, loading/unloading procedures, and field safety.

 

SHOTGUN – Beginner Course

 

• Break Action Shotguns

• Lever Action Shotguns

• Pump Action Shotguns - Understand shotgun fundamentals, including stance, balance, loading techniques, and recoil management for each action type.

 

HANDGUN – Beginner Course

 

• Semi-Automatic Handguns

• Revolvers - Gain confidence with pistols and revolvers, from safe loading and basic grip to aiming, trigger control, and operation.

 

All Beginner Courses Cover

 

• How to Render Firearms Safe - Learn the essential safety steps to ensure a firearm is unloaded, cleared, and secure before and after use.

• How to Grip/Hold a Firearm - Develop a stable and consistent grip that supports control, reduces recoil, and improves overall accuracy.

• Correct Stance When Using a Firearm - Master balanced shooting positions to enhance control, manage recoil, and maintain safety awareness under various conditions.

• How to Function Test a Firearm - Understand the steps to verify that a firearm cycles correctly, ensuring reliability before live firing.

• Understanding Firearm Operation - Gain foundational knowledge of how different firearms work—including their parts, cycles, and safe handling principles.

• Identifying Faults and Malfunctions - Learn to detect and respond to mechanical issues or failures, improving your confidence and situational safety.

• Ammunition Selection and Inspection - Know how to choose the correct calibre and type of ammunition, and how to inspect for damage or manufacturing defects.

• Loading/Unloading Magazines - Practice the safe and efficient process of charging and unloading magazines for various firearm types.

• Using Iron Sights and Scopes - Understand sight picture, alignment, and how to adjust iron sights or optics for accuracy and environmental factors.

• Aiming Fundamentals - Build your accuracy by learning proper sight alignment, target focus, and body coordination techniques.

• Operating the Safety Mechanism - Learn how and when to engage or disengage safeties, and why consistent safety use is critical to responsible shooting.

• Trigger Control and Discharge - Train in smooth, controlled trigger manipulation to reduce movement and improve shot placement.

• Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance - Get hands-on experience in maintaining your firearm’s reliability and lifespan through routine cleaning and care.

• Safe Disassembly and Storage - Acquire the skills to disassemble firearms safely and store them in compliance with legal and safety standards.

 

ADVANCED SERIES

 

• Elevate your skills.

• Train for real-world performance.

 

Lorco Shooting Academy offers two advanced-level pistol training programs designed for shooters who want to sharpen their technical edge and increase operational confidence.

 

Practical Pistol (Intermediate)

 

Ideal for recreational shooters and those entering competitive disciplines such as IPSC.
 

This course focuses on:

 

• Grip, stance, and sight alignment

• Trigger control and reloading techniques

• Eye dominance and breathing

• Malfunction clearances

• Real-world handling and firearm manipulation

 

Whether you're refining personal technique or preparing for competition, this course builds accuracy, control, and confidence.

 

Advanced Pistol (Advanced)

 

A high-performance course focused on executing fundamentals under time and pressure.
 

Key modules include:

 

• Tactical, speed, and emergency reloads

• Immediate action and malfunction drills

• Target transition and engagement

• Advanced recoil management

• Draw and holster work

• Positional and reactive shooting techniques

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Practical Pistol is required.

 

Course Notes

 

• Firearms Provided: Firearms are available for use during all courses. Please contact us in advance if you prefer to use your own.

• Ammunition Included: Each course includes a base ammunition allowance. Additional rounds are available at competitive rates.

• Theory Component: All courses combine practical, hands-on instruction with a brief theory module to support knowledge retention and safe practices.

 

At Lorco Shooting Academy, we don’t just teach you to shoot — we build capability, discipline, and confidence for life.

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Firearm Safety Video

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Understanding Firearms

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Firearm Safety Code