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204 - Pistol Malfunctions (Classroom & Range)
Date/Time: Thu 3/12/2026 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Down Range Indoor Training Center
Class Price: $50.00
Notes: This class starts before the range is open to the public.
Please enter through the doors on the coffee shop side of the range.
INSTRUCTOR: Brian Gonsalves

Pistol Malfunctions Course

 The Pistol Malfunctions Course is a focused, hands-on class designed to teach shooters how to quickly diagnose and clear common and complex pistol malfunctions under realistic conditions. Mechanical failures, ammunition issues, and user-induced stoppages can occur at the worst possible moment—this course builds the skills needed to keep your pistol running when it matters most.

 Students will learn how semi-automatic pistols function, why malfunctions occur, and how to apply efficient, repeatable clearance techniques. Training emphasizes safe gun handling, problem-solving under stress, and maintaining situational awareness while getting the firearm back into the fight.

 Live-fire and dry-practice drills are used to reinforce immediate action, remedial action, and malfunction prevention. Instruction is structured, progressive, and adaptable to the student’s experience level, making this course valuable for both newer shooters and experienced gun owners seeking to refine defensive pistol skills.

Course Topics Include:

  • How semi-automatic pistols function
  • Common causes of pistol malfunctions
  • Immediate action vs. remedial action
  • Clearing failures to fire, feed, extract, and eject
  • Double feeds and out-of-battery stoppages
  • One-handed malfunction clearance
  • Preventing malfunctions through maintenance and technique
  • Safe training methods and range procedures

Prerequisites: 

  • Basic pistol safety and familiarity with operation

Equipment Required: 

  • Semi-automatic pistol
  • Minimum of 2 magazines (3–4 recommended)
  • 150–200 rounds of ammunition
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Sturdy belt and holster (if applicable)

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Contact Us

Down Range Indoor Training Center
Class or Event Registration Desk Hours: Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm
 13407 Garner Lane
Chico, CA 95973

phone 530-896-1992

 NEW!

ONLINE CCW CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

No more sitting through 8 or 16 hours in a classroom — get certified your way!

Down Range now offers ONLINE CCW Training for California residents in these counties:

Tehama, Glenn, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen, Siskiyou, Sierra, Modoc counties and Red Bluff PD (with more coming soon — stay tuned!)  ** NOT for Butte County **

    * Take your 8-hour Renewal CCW or 16-hour Initial CCW course completely online

    *  Log in anytime — day or night — to work at your own pace and start/stop as needed

    *  Print your certificate when finished

    *  Then come shoot your qualification right here at Down Range — or with any authorized provider in your county

It’s simple, flexible, and designed for your busy schedule.

Work all day? No problem. Take the course after dinner, after chores, or even at 3 a.m. — whenever it fits your schedule.

We make it easy!

[No membership codes/discounts accepted]

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

Down Range Online CCW

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INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR CCW PERMIT COVER MULTIPLE STATES?  

IF YOU'VE ATTENDED OUR 109 or 108 CCW CLASSES YOU CAN ALSO ATTEND OUR 1 HOUR:

106 - Multi-State CCW (30+ States) Utah Non-Resident class

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CHECK OUT THE NON-FIREARMS SELF DEFENSE COURSES COURTESY OF FH DEFENSE TRAINING:

SELF DEFENSE - TIERS 1 & 2 (Co-ed): Elements of Self-Defense & Standing Self-Defense

SELF DEFENSE - TIER 3 (Co-ed): Ground Self Defense

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LEGAL UPDATE

 

2024 CCW Changes

Due to Governor Newsom signing into Law SB2; beginning January 1, 2024, CCW training requirement hours have increased. 

The training for the Initial CCW has increased from 8 hours to 16 hours. 

The CCW Renewal training has increased from 4 hours to 8 hours.

The "108 - Renewal or Initial Part 2" - 8hr CCW course will fulfill the requirements for a CCW Renewal, as well as provide 8 hours of the required 16 hours for an Initial CCW. 

The remaining 8 hours required for the Initial CCW can be fulfilled by completing the "110 - CCW Initial Part 1" course.  At this time we do not offer a modular CCW.

For a cost-savings option for all of our training courses, ask any of our sales associates about our Memberships, or email: 

Memberships@DownRangeChico.com