Tactical Pistol, Rifle, & Shotgun Training Courses

Who is the class relevant for ?

The class is relevant to anyone wanting to learn about all the various types of rifles, historic and new.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

We will cover rolling block, falling block, lever action, bolt action, slide action, and semi-automatic rifles. I have guns stretching back to the 1800’s for you to interact with.

What will we learn on the range ?

You will qualify from both the sitting and free-arm standing position at 25 yards. You can certainly bring your own rifle to learn on it. That’s always the best solution.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Eye & Ear protection

Lunch

Gun & Ammo, if you are using your own gun (150 rounds)

Drinks

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Pen/Paper

Who is the class relevant for ?

This is a great class for first time shotgun owners and shooters. If you’ve bought your first shotgun or if you’re interested in the Shotgun shooting sports, we cover all the makes and models as well as all the Shotgun shooting sports.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

You’ll learn everything about your shotgun possible. From pump action to semi-automatic, to break action, we cover it all. Most of our instructors are AVID shotgun sporting enthusiasts with years of experience.

What will we learn on the range ?

Yes, you do have to qualify. You will be shooting at moving targets that are flying directly away from you. The EASIEST presentation there is. With an 11 out of 25, you are on your way to becoming a great shotgun shooter.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Eye and Ear protection
Lunch
Gun and roughly 100 rounds of ammo, if you have your own
Drinks
Closed-toe shoes
No v-neck shirts
Pen/Paper

Who is the class relevant for ?

If you already have your HQL and pistol but are curious and want to know more, this is your class. We start with the basics of cover and concealment, proximity drills, how to perform three types of reloads, and how to fix malfunctions under stress.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

The entire class is delivered on the range. We will take frequent breaks to “teach” a skill – then, you go and shoot the skill.
You’ll particularly learn about the Tueller drill and why it is so important.

What will we learn on the range ?

First, we will learn to move, then shoot. By the end of the day, you will be moving and shooting at the same time. Safety is PARAMOUNT. Therefore, good discipline is Mandatory.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

Outside-waistband Holster

Ammo pouches x 2

Three magazines

Eye and Ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Lunch

Drinks

Pen/Paper

250 rounds of ammo

Who is the class relevant for ?

Having completed handgun I, you’ll be able to move onto handgun II. Steel, moving and difficult to hit targets are the nature of this day. Moving, stress, and fun all the while maintaining safety are the business of the day.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

The range is your classroom for this class. We deliver practical drills meant to make you a better shooter. You’ll shoot a USPSA™ and/or an IDPA™ style match by the end of day two.

What will we learn on the range ?

The classroom is the range. Again, we integrate teaching, a break, class, and then shooting to cover a particular topic. It really is a great way to learn.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

Outside-waistband Holster

Ammo pouches x 2

Three magazines

Eye and Ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Lunch

Drinks

Pen/Paper

Knee pads

250 rounds of ammo

Who is the class relevant for ?

It’s all about speed, accuracy, multiple targets, stress, and a dose of fun injected along the way. This is the culmination of our three handgun courses. It’s relevant to those who want to hone their skills.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

Again, the range is your classroom for the day. The teaching never stops. It really is a continuation of the shooting experience.

What will we learn on the range ?

Handgun III is designed to stress your shooting skills. While maintaining safety and accuracy, we will push your drawing and presentation to the limit. We will introduce you to shoot/no-shoot moving targets. This is not a class for the light-at-heart. You will be tired, you will be sore, but boy will you be happy!

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

Outside-waistband Holster

Ammo pouches x 2

Knee pads

Three magazines

Eye and Ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Lunch

Drinks

Pen/Paper

250 rounds of ammo

Who is the class relevant for ?

This class focuses on those individuals who want to add to their existing skills following basic rifle.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

The range is your classroom for this class. We deliver teaching, skill development, and tactical insights to start to work as a “team”. Making sure that gun is Zeroed is critical to our success.

What will we learn on the range ?

Since this is the basic carbine course you will learn how to use your gun effectively, how to clean and maintain the gun, and how to use the gun in a safe manner. Day two (Carbine II) get more and more involved and demanding.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

250 rounds of ammo

Eye and ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

Knee pads

Sling

3 magazines

Closed-toe shoes

Lunch

Drinks

No v-neck shirt

What will we learn in the classroom ?

Picking up where we left off in Carbine I, we start with inspecting the guns to make sure they are ready for the day. Carbine II we start to integrate 5 basic drills used by most tacticians. These drills deliver on speed, accuracy, and lethality. From here, we introduce the students to team communication and movement skills.

What will we learn on the range ?

Failure drills are the flavor of the day. Included above are emergency and tactical reloads. We incorporate short and long range shots, moving targets, and cover and concealment drills to amplify your skills.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun
250 rounds of ammo
Eye and ear protection
Closed-toe shoes
Knee pads
Sling
3 magazines
Closed-toe shoes
Lunch
Drinks
No v-neck shirt

Who is the class relevant for ?

Carbine III is relevant to those individuals who are wanting to take their AR platform to the next level.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

The range is the classroom.

What will we learn on the range ?

Up to 400 rounds will be shot on Day 3. Moving, shooting, back-up-gun drills, and a three-gun match that will make anyone weak in the knees.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Pen and paper

Gun

250 rounds of ammo

Eye and ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

Knee pads

Sling

3 magazines

Closed-toe shoes

Lunch

Drinks

No v-neck shirts

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

Holster, Outside-waistband

Magazine pouches x two

Three magazines

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Eye and Ear protection

Lunch

Drinks

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Contact Ron David for a complete list of gear.

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Certainly the gun

Eyes and Ears

Three different types of Ammo

Slug ammo – x 20

Double-Aught Buck shot (“00”) – x 25

100 rounds of 7.5 birdshot

Lunch

Drinks

Pen/Paper

Long pants and closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes, from ICEFDT

What do I need to bring ?

Handgun

AR

Shotgun

Tons of Ammo

Chest rig

Long pants

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirt

Lunch

Drinks

Pen/Paper

Eye and Ear protection

Holster

Slings

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Long range capable rifle and scope

150 rounds of ammunition; reloads acceptable

Shooting mat

Eye and Ear protection

Spotting scope if you have one

Long pants and closed-toe shoes

Lunch

Plenty of drinks

Shooting bags

A quality Bipod

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Laptop

Gun

Ammo x 250 rounds

Magazine Pouches x two

Three magazines

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Eye and ear protection

Lunch and Drinks

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun

Approximately 250 rounds of ammo

Holster

Magazine pouches x two

Three magazines

Lunch

Drinks

Closed-toe shoes

No v-neck shirts

Eye and Ear protection

Who is the class relevant for ?

This class is relevant to those individuals who want to be PPITH instructors and those who want to also teach Personal Protection outside the Home.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

The instructor candidates teach most of this course. Presentations cover every dynamic in the PPITH student course.

What will we learn on the range ?

Instructor candidates learn about EVERY PPITH drill and why it is critical for the students to understand these drills for their personal protection.

Will I get a certificate after the class?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Laptop

Gun, if you have one

200 rounds of ammunition

Lunch

Eye and ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

Pen/Paper

No v-neck shirts

Who is the class relevant for ?

Are you thinking of buying a gun for home protection? If so, this is your class. We review Maryland law extensively with a lawyer present and we discuss situational material that empowers you to make the best decisions should a situation ever present itself. Basic Pistol is required to take this class.

What will we learn in the classroom ?

We review the use of cover and concealment. More importantly, we try to discuss this relative to your home. We discuss when to call 911, when to run and/or hide, and how to warn a threat about the use of lethal force in your home.

What will we learn on the range ?

The range is not very demanding but the psychology behind the drills demands that you pay particular attention to everything being done on the range. The practice drills are important to understand. Even more critical

Will I get a certificate after the class ?

Yes

What do I need to bring ?

Gun, if you have one

200 rounds of ammunition

Lunch

Eye and ear protection

Closed-toe shoes

Pen/Paper

No v-neck shirts

What are the pre-requisetes for the course?

Participants must be 18 or older. A valid US photo ID is required at registration. All students will be required to sign a waiver for this course.

Registration will be in the training building. Upon entry to the facility, turn left and park in front of the tan building with the green roof.

What do I need to bring to the class?

Eye protection. All other equipment is supplied

What do I need to bring?

Eye protection.

All other equipment is
provided/included