Learn responsible firearm handling, safety, and essential gun knowledge from the comfort of your home with American Firearms Training's professionally produced online gun safety course. Filmed in a state-of-the-art studio with a retired certified law enforcement instructor, this firearm safety course offers an engaging, educational experience designed to enhance your understanding of gun safety principles and handling techniques.

• Quick, simple, engaging, and convenient.
• Accepted by many Arkansas courts and other organizations for verifiable gun safety training.
• Course is free, optional traceable certificate available for purchase upon successful completion.
• Revisit the course content whenever you like to brush up.

Whether you're new to firearms, seeking court-mandated gun safety training, or aiming to become a more responsible gun owner, our online gun safety class provides a comprehensive and flexible learning platform that fits into your busy schedule.

This is the course accepted by many Arkansas Courts and other organizations to satisfy legal requirements.  Press the green button to sign up and get started for free!

Please note: This gun safety class online does not qualify you to obtain an Arkansas concealed handgun permit. The course is designed to satisfy gun safety training requirements for Arkansas courts, private security companies, adoption agencies, insurance companies, gun clubs, and a variety of other types of organizations.

Why Choose Our Arkansas Firearm Safety Course?

• Professionally Filmed Instruction: Taught by a retired police instructor with extensive real-world experience.
• Flexible & Convenient Learning: Access the course on any device—smartphone, tablet, or computer—anytime.
• Free Online Gun Safety Course with Optional Certificate: Our gun safety class is offered at no charge, without ads. You only pay if you wish to print a certified, traceable course completion certificate for court or licensing purposes for $89.99.
• In-Depth Content: Covers firearm safety, proper handling, transportation, storage, and firing in defensive situations.

Arkansas Court Required Gun Safety Training

Many Arkansas courts and prosecutor's offices accept online safety certificates for required training, but policies vary by jurisdiction. If you plan to use a certificate for a court requirement, check with the requesting office ahead of purchase to confirm acceptance. For general safety refreshers, or new firearm owners, the course offers a practical, time‑efficient way to build safer habits.

If you represent a court or other requiring authority, please visit our Courts and Other Requiring Authorities page to learn everything you need to know about the mechanics of the course.  Introduction to Handgun Safety is trusted by hundreds of accepting authorities, including court juirisdictions, state governments, movie studios, adoption agencies, gun clubs, and secondary schools.  Our system allows for real time validation of presented ceretificates, so you can be sure that the presented certificate is legitimate.

Some of the course pedagogical & functional highlights:

• A comprehensive study guide to allow students to follow along and take notes.
• Students can revisit course content any time they like.
• Six carefully structured video sections, each followed by a brief 10-question quiz, randomly drawn from a rotating quiz bank.
• A comprehensive, 30 question final exam to ensure mastery.
• Identity verification through financial instrument tie-in.
• The ability for authorities to quickly verify the validity of certificates through a back-end module.

How the Course Works

Designed for maximum ease of use, our gun safety course is accessible from any device connected to the internet. No downloads or software are needed—simply open your web browser and start.

• Start, stop, and resume your course at your convenience—your progress is automatically saved.
• The course comprises six short video modules, each teaching key fundamentals of gun safety and handling.
• Each section ends with a brief multiple-choice quiz to reinforce your understanding.
• After completing all modules, you'll take a "comprehensive review test" to confirm your firearm safety knowledge.

Most students finish the entire course within about 90 minutes. You can revisit all video sections, quizzes, and the comprehensive test as many times as needed to ensure confidence and mastery.

Start Today—A Few Clicks to Better Gun Safety

Whether your goal is to improve your firearm safety skills, better defend yourself, or fulfill court or licensing requirements, American Firearms Training provides high-quality, affordable, and convenient gun training classes.

Our firearm safety course is only a few clicks away. Most people complete it in around 90 minutes. Enroll now and take your first step toward becoming a safer, more responsible gun owner.

Good luck, stay safe, and shoot responsibly!