Currently Offered Training Courses
IA Permit to Carry Class
Personal Protection and
Comfort at Arms Classes
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
This course is at least 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students will learn the NRA's rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, about ammunition and how it works, shooting fundamentals, range rules and procedures, shooting from the benchrest position, shooting from the standing position, cleaning your handgun and learn about continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, and the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. The Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination will be given before the course completion certificate can be awarded.
NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course
This course is at least 8 hours long. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds during this course. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety, how to respond to a violent confrontation, the law's view of firearms being used for self-defense, how to choose a handgun for self-defense and learn about continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection in the Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. Upon completion of this course a certificate will be awarded. The NRA Personal Protection in the Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens. They are required to be experienced shooters in the areas of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm and cleaning the firearm. Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: an NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate, NRA First Steps Course certificate, a military DD214 with pistol qualification or passing the Pre-Course Assessment test.
NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation
This course is at least 3 hours long. Students will be introduced to pistol safety, parts, operation, ammunition and the fundamentals of pistol shooting. Students will learn to shoot from the benchrest position. Students will also learn about pistol cleaning, safe storage and further training opportunities. This course is an excellent choice for entry level pistol shooters or for someone who is considering owning a pistol.
What to Bring to the Range
Your unloaded firearm in a case. Spare magazines. Eye protection. A baseball type cap with a bill. Hearing protection. Sturdy foot wear with no open toes. No sleeveless, low cut or midriff tops or shirts. If wearing shorts, they must be about knee length. Bring your method of carry if you can. Safety first. Depending on length of course, you might want to bring a lunch. Water will be provided.
We have an alcohol and tobacco free facility.