Firearm Courses
The hallmark of top tier tactical professionals is not how quickly they shoot, or the number of dance-fighting moves they can add to the end of a drill, instead, it’s how relaxed they are in the presence of extreme stress. Range training encourages anxiety when it rewards unneccessary mental tension or wasted physical energy. And if we are serious about carrying guns for a living, we should do as much as possible to minimize stress on the objective.
2-3 Hours, 100 rounds of ammunition
Skill Builder Defensive Shooting Practice Sessions
From 5 feet to 500 yards, skill builders will will help you shoot better. Practice critical techniques to successfully run your pistol, shotgun, carbine and long rifle: malfunction recovery, trigger control, correct sight usage, shooting from retention, working from concealment, using cover, etc. Seminars are designed to accommodate the needs of the shooters attending. Drills and exercises will vary depending upon the participants and their desire to learn or practice given skills. “Be careful what you practice, you may get really good at the wrong thing.”
Illinois and Michigan Concealed Firearms Carry License Classes
The state of Utah has reciprocity currently with 33 states, making it the most sought-after CCW license to obtain.
This course may be specialized to accommodate families with young adults, groups, or women only and satisfies the prerequisites for Defensive Handgun 201.
Defensive Handgun 101
This 8-hour introductory course covers firearms and personal safety, environmental awareness, basic marksmanship, (loading magazines/speed loaders, stance, grip, trigger manipulation, correct use of sights), and proper gun handling skills. Includes lecture, hands-on use of training guns, manipulation of student’s handgun using nonfiring ammunition, and shooting drills with live ammunition. Discussion of how to fit and choose appropriate handguns, ammunition, holsters, and other equipment to avoid costly mistakes.
You will be well grounded in the modern technique of the pistol, including marksmanship, gun handling, combat mindset, positional shooting, and the elements of the combat triad.
Defensive Handgun 201
This eight-hour course takes over where Defensive Handgun 101 ends. The student is taught safe handling of a handgun in close distance situations, for on-the-street or home defense. Both beginners and individuals with previous handgun training will benefit from this course by learning the ingredients to improve proper skill development. The participant will achieve a higher level of confidence and will learn necessary safety measures when carrying a handgun for protection in defensive situations.
Requirements: Participants must have successfully completed the Defensive Handgun 201 or equivalent. Upon completion, students will receive the NRA Defensive Pistol Certificate.
DEFENSIVE HANDGUN 301, NRA ADVANCED DEFENSIVE PISTOL
This eight-hour intermediate pistol course progresses from Defensive Handgun 201 Course (or equivalent). This course will help refresh their skills, quickly proceeding to more advanced fighting skills. In addition, a complete curriculum of movement is added to the fundamentals of individual gun handling techniques and tactics. The participant will master the skills necessary to become much faster and more accurate on target as you greatly increase your tactical skills. The participant will train in more exciting live fire simulations, low-light encounters, injury drills, and ground fighting. The course will review safety rules, mindset, basic drills, and positions.
Requirements: Successful completion of the Defensive Handgun 201 is preferred but not mandatory (at the instructor’s discretion).
DEFENSIVE CARBINE OR CARBINE / HANDGUN TRANSITION COURSE
This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of defense and marksmanship with a semi-auto carbine (caliber 5.56, 7.62x39) effective from handgun distances to 25 yards (100 yards at outdoor ranges). Participants will learn the following: How to zero and pattern their weapon, loading procedures, instruction on malfunction clearances, various firing positions, use of cover and barricades, multiple threat and no-shoot situations, proper use of flashlights with firearms (indoors only), and transition drills to their handguns.
Requirements: Successful completion of the Defensive Handgun 201 is preferred, but not mandatory.
DEFENSIVE SHOTGUN OR SHOTGUN / HANDGUN TRANSITION
This course will cover shotgun safety, mechanics, maintenance, operation and marksmanship. Participants will learn the following: How to zero and pattern their weapon, loading procedures, instruction on malfunction clearances, various firing positions, use of cover and barricades, multiple threat and no-shoot situations.