Handgun Training

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Advanced CCW

This course is geared toward the individual who is looking for training and guidance on drawing a gun from concealment.

Beginner4 Hours
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Holster Draw Certification

Members Only Course. Holster Draw may not be available at all times the range is open. Holster Draw can be turned on/off at the…

Advanced
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Basic Handgun Skills

This course is intended for the individual with little or no firearms experience. It is designed to set the groundwork for safe pistol handling.

Beginner5 Hours

Women’s Basic Handgun Skills

This course is taught by a female instructor for the ladies with little or no firearms experience at all.

Beginner5 Hours

Intermediate Pistol

The intermediate pistol course is designed to expand on the skills learned in Basic Pistol course. 

Intermediate5 Hours
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Defensive Handgun I

Defensive Handgun 1 is designed for the beginner that wants to expand on basic skills and fundamentals taught in basic pistol or CCW classes.

Advanced5 Hours
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Defensive Handgun II

Defensive Handgun 2 is designed to expand on skills and fundamentals taught in Defensive Handgun 1.

Advanced5 Hours
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Defensive Handgun III

Defensive Handgun 3 is designed to expand on skills and fundamentals taught in Defensive Handgun 2. Students will learn new and reinforce prior skills.

Advanced5 Hours
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Practical Pistol

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 8-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.

Advanced8 Hours

Red Dot Concepts I

You will be using the red dot to fine tune technique to improve skills using the red dot as a tool of refinement.

Advanced5 Hours

Red Dot Concepts II

We will focus more on recoil management, shot calling, distance precision and managing speed and accuracy.

Advanced5 Hours
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Low Light

The primary goal of this course is to teach the students how to cope with Low Light or No Light situations.

Advanced5 Hours

Mild Drills With Vinnie

If you have taken a class with Vinnie, you know he likes to spice things up a bit for his shooters.

Intermediate2 Hours

Spicy Drills With Vinnie

If you have taken a class with Vinnie, you know he likes to spice things up a bit for his advanced shooters.

Advanced2 Hours