Aloha, and welcome to American Firearms Training! Our flagship course is filmed in a state-of-the-art production studio and led by a retired certified police instructor, Introduction to Handgun Safety offers an engaging and informative way to learn about gun safety from the comfort of your home or via smartphone while on the go. 

Whether you are a new gun owner, seeking to fulfill court-mandated safety training in Hawaii, or aiming to reinforce your knowledge of firearms, our firearm safety course is designed to meet your educational needs effectively.

What You Need To Know

• The course is called Introduction to Handgun Safety.
• Quick, simple, engaging, and convenient.
• Accepted by many Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 a Hawaii concealed handgun permit or a permit to purchase. The course is designed to satisfy gun safety training requirements for Hawaii courts, private security companies, adoption agencies, insurance companies, gun clubs, and a variety of other types of organizations.

Why Choose Our Online Gun Safety Course?

• Expert Instruction: Taught by a seasoned retired police officer, ensuring that the instruction is both credible and practical.
• Flexible Learning: Access the course on any device—computer, tablet, or smartphone—at your convenience, making learning possible anytime, anywhere.
• Free Online Gun Safety Course with Optional Certificate: Our firearms safety course is entirely free to take, with no advertisements or hidden fees. Upon successful completion, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a traceable completion certificate for $89.99.
• Comprehensive Content: The course covers crucial topics such as:
  • Firearm safety fundamentals
  • Proper handling techniques
  • Safe transportation and storage practices
  • Defensive firing scenarios

Hawaii Court Required Gun Safety Training

Many Hawaii 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.

Affordable Course Cost

Introduction to Handgun Safety is offered completely free of charge. Simply register to begin your training. If you decide to purchase a completion certificate, it is available for just $89.99 at the conclusion of the class.

Easy Access to Online Gun Safety Training

Our gun safety course has been designed for convenience and accessibility. You can access the training from any device at any time, with no software downloads required—just an internet connection and a web browser. Start and stop the course at your convenience, and our system will remember your progress.

The class consists of six informative video sections, each followed by a short multiple-choice quiz to reinforce your learning. After completing the videos and quizzes, you'll take a final multiple-choice test to review your gun safety training. You can revisit the video sections and quizzes as many times as you like until you're confident in your understanding.

Complete the Class in Just 90 Minutes

Whether your goal is to become a safer gun owner, enhance your self-defense skills, or satisfy court or licensing requirements, American Firearms Training is here to support you with high-quality, convenient classes.

The course is just a few clicks away, and most participants complete it in about 90 minutes. Get started today and take a crucial step toward shooting responsibly and feeling secure with your firearm.

Good luck, and remember to shoot safely!