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Fundamental & Advanced Courses

Fundamental Courses

Beginner Courses, Refresher Courses

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uscca basic pistol (no live fire)

200

This hands on, no pressure class is perfect for first time shooters who want to learn how to safely handle a handgun-without using live ammunition.  Using inert training pistols and laser-based SIRT pistols, students will learn the basics of firearms safety, proper handling, and essential shooting fundamentals in a safe, controlled environment.  No prior experience or equipment needed!

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Certificate Courses

Home DEfense Course

200

In this course, you will learn how to develop a home protection plan, look into burglary vs home invasions, PA’s Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws, mental scenario planning, firearm storage, ammunition types, care, and storage, and much more. REGISTRATION PAGE

NRA Home Firearm Safety Course

200

 Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun to protect self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense. 

We added a shooting portion at the end, it is not a requirement. 

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Everyday Concealed Carry

200

In this course, you will learn about the concealed carry lifestyle including universal safety rules, self-defense vs. marksmanship skills, handgun selection, cover and concealment explained, concealed carry, the lethal use of force, and a bonus! A great course for those currently carrying or considering carrying a firearm for self-defense. REGISTRATION PAGE

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Women's Pistol 1

200

This course is your basic pistol course, in which we investigate the safety aspects of firearm ownership and use.   

Safety is the priority in this course, as well as action types, ammunition, safe storage, and added bonuses with range time. Ladies, bring your own gun, or use one of ours! REGISTRATION PAGE 

NRA Basic Pistol for Women

200

 The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a great way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting from the top firearms training organization in the world! 

The course may be used for you to obtain the certification for your concealed carry permit in some states. Be sure to contact your county, city, or state to find out whether this course fulfills the requirement. 

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intermediate to advanced courses

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Am I Ready for Firearms Self-Defense? A guide to Concealed Carry AND Home Defense

Am I Ready for Firearms Defense?

257

 This course is a one-day course that goes over both concealed carry and home defense options, we start with the universal safety rules, defensive shooting, home defense plans, concealed carry, the legal use of force, the aftermath, guns, gear, and gadgets. Textbook Included in Course.   

9 hours scheduled with a one-hour break for lunch  REGISTRATION PAGE

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Women's Pistol 2

167

This course takes off where Women’s Pistol 1 leaves you. Introduction to movement, positional shooting stances, controlled pairs, a true women’s defensive course.  

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Self-Defense

Defensive Pistol- "Get off the X"

177

 This course starts off where concealed carry and our home defense courses end. You will learn about action/reaction times, we go over scenario training, defensive shooting techniques, critical thinking drills as well and concealed carry gear use. Bring along your concealed carry gear. This course has a low round count as range time is limited due to the content of the course.  200 rounds are required.   REGISTRATION PAGE

Defensive Pistol- "Off the X2"

177

 This course continues where Off the X leaves us. In this course, you get to utilize everything we learned in “Get off the X”, utilizing multiple targets, transitioning from left to right-handed shooting, using cover/concealment, critical thinking drills, one-handed shooting drills, etc 350 rounds required.

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2-day advanced pistol

577

A 2-day pistol course designed for intermediate to advanced shooters.

    Day 1- classroom, safety briefing, cover vs. concealment, trigger cycle, muzzle management, grip, stance.  Range

    Day 2- Safety briefing, Range time. 

600 Rounds are required for this course. 

16 Hours Total

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Life happens... If you need to reschedule your class, please let us know as soon as possible, as we do not refund any class dues. In lieu of refunds, reschedules and private lessons are offered.

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