Training Packages

Handgun Safety and Basic Shooting Fundamentals

This introductory class is designed for the individual who has limited knowledge and background in firearms. This class is for the person who has purchased a handgun (or is considering to purchase a handgun), has some basic handling skills and may want to use it for personal protection. The student may have been exposed to some shooting, but has had no formal training in the basic fundamentals. This class will teach those basic skills so that the student can safely handle the firearm, enable the student to hit where they are aiming, and to clear a malfunctioning weapon. This is a 16-hour (2 day) class and will require 500 rounds of ammunition and at least 5 "snap caps" for dry fire and malfunction drills.

Practical Handgun 1

This Intermediate Shooting Class is designed for the person who is knowledgeable in basic firearms skills. The student may have taken one or more basic shooting classes, has practiced those skills regularly, will hit their target most of the time, and may be able to clear most malfunctions. This class will expound upon the basic shooting principles. It will include instruction on shooting at multiple targets under timed or stressful conditions, and shooting in different positions. It also addresses the proper display and usage of the handgun in personal defense, and storage and carry situations. This course is a 16-hour (2 day) class and requires approximately 750 rounds of ammunition and at least 5 "snap caps". Appropriate leather gear is also required for this class. The student is required to have taken the Basic Handgun Safety Course, or an equivalent class.

Practical Handgun 2

This Advanced Shooting Class is designed for the individual who is looking for more challenge in their shooting skills. This person is very proficient at using their handgun and would like to learn techniques to refine their precision skills. This class will teach how to shoot on the move and shoot at moving targets. It will teach the proper use of cover and concealment for personal defense, and reality drills involving shoot and no shoot situations, and decision-making involving the concealed carry of a handgun. Drills are designed to challenge the shooter and build confidence in handling skills. This is a 16-hour (2 day) class and will require approximately 1000 rounds of ammunition. The student is required to have taken Practical Handgun 1, an equivalent class, or hold a classification of an expert or higher in any competition handgun discipline.

Shotgun Safety and Defense 1

This class is for the person who wants to learn how to safely and properly utilize a shotgun. The Introductory Shotgun Class includes basic shotgun shooting fundamentals, drills on loading, unloading, shooting the shotgun, and instruction on how to clean the shotgun. This course is one, 8-hour day. Ammunition needed is 200 rounds of birdshot, 10 rounds of 00-buck, 10 rounds of slugs, and at least 2 "snap caps" required for loading and unloading drills. The shotgun must have a sling.

Practical Shotgun 2

This Advanced Shotgun class is for the individual who is familiar with the basics of operating the shotgun and knows how to properly use the shotgun. This course will teach the student how to shoot multiple targets, shooting while on the move, and shooting moving targets. This course will be one day at 8 hours. Ammunition needed will be 250 rounds of birdshot, 50 00-buck, and 50 slugs. A sling is required for the shotgun.

Competitive Shooting

The Competitive Shooting Class is for the student who uses their shooting skills in the competitive arena. The class is tiered at three levels - Introduction to Competitive Shooting, Intermediate Competitive Shooting, and Advanced Competition. The Introductory course starts with the basics in learning competitive shooting: knowledge of the rules, equipment needed, scoring techniques,and drills aimed at teaching the shooter how to be competitive at the entry level. The intermediate class will involve repetitive drills aimed at improving performance and reinforcing the fundamentals of shooting to enable the student to advance in his class. The advanced class is for the highly competitive shooter who wishes to improve their shot placement, their time, or their competitive edge. We teach most handgun disciplines (bullseye, police pistol, action pistol, IPSC). Due to the many disciplines and uniqueness of each discipline, please call for the availability in scheduling the competitive shooting classes. Course hours are generally 16-hours (2 days). All classes require approximately 1000 rounds of ammunition and appropriate competition gear. Please call with any questions concerning entry into a course, equipment needed, and cost of class.

Special Classes / Private Tutoring / Other Requests

Call us with your request and we will try to accommodate you. If we are unable to meet your needs, we will assist you in locating the right facility for your goals.

Course fees are generally $250 for one-day classes and $500 for two-day classes.

Competitive Shooting classes and Special Classes pricing will be quoted when requested.

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NRA Classes

Basic Pistol - This course deals with the basic knowledge, skills, andattitudes necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The student will learn about pistol parts, operation, ammunitions, gun safety, and firing the first shots. This is a one-day, 10-hour class requiring a maximum of 100 rounds of ammunition. Cost of the class is $125.

Basic Shotgun - This course teaches the basic skills and knowledge for owning and using a shotgun. The student will learn about gun partsand operation, safety, and shotgun shooting fundamentals. The student will learn to shoot at paper targets and moving clay targets. This is a one-day, 10-hour class. The class requires a maximum of 50 rounds of birdshot ammunition. Cost of the class is $125.

Basic Rifle - This course teaches the basic skills and knowledge necessary for the safe use of a rifle for target shooting. Lessons include rifle knowledge in safe gun handling, ammunition knowledge, and the fundamentals of shooting a rifle. This is a two-day, 14-hour class. This course requires a maximum of 100 rounds of rifle ammunition. Cost of the class is $200.