Basic Firearm Safety – No classes currently scheduled

20 students max.
3-4 hours classroom time (depending on class size)
*No range time (no live fire)

This class is great for youth, or anyone who may be considering their first gun purchase. Course topics include gun safety rules, proper handling and operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, how to load and unload different types of guns, how to select proper ammunition, and firearm selection and storage. This is a classroom only course, there is no range time! Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not a NRA class.

KY CCDW Class  –March 23, 2024 from 8:00am-4:30pm – CANCELLED

6 students max.
6 hours classroom time
2 hours range time – (less than 50 rounds)
*This class meets KSP requirements for CCDW
**Not an NRA class

This course is approved by the Kentucky State Police and satisfies the classroom and range requirements to earn the necessary certificate to apply for your CCDW permit. Course topics include gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. A certificate of completion will be given to all passing students. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.

THIS IS NOT AN NRA CLASS 

NRA First Steps of Pistol Shooting – No classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
3 hours classroom time
1 hour range time – (less than 50 rounds)

This is NRA’s most basic pistol class, designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – No classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
6 hours classroom time
2 hours range time – (less than 50 rounds)
*This class meets KSP requirements for CCDW

Course topics include gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor. This is an 8-hour course and may either be taught straight through in one day or split up over two or more days. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.

Intro to Handgun – No classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
2 hours classroom time
1 hour range time (50 rounds)

This class is great for those considering their first handgun purchase, new shooters, or anyone who would just like to build their confidence by safely handling, loading, unloading, and shooting their handgun under the direction of a qualified instructor. We will focus on the fundamentals of pistol shooting, including proper grip, stance, trigger control, sight alignment, and more.
You do not need your own a gun to attend this class. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.

Defensive Handgun – No classes currently scheduled 

6 students max.
1 hour classroom time
2 hours range time (100 rounds)

This class will cover safely drawing from a holster, engaging multiple targets, reloads, and cover and concealment. You will need a sturdy belt, a holster that covers the trigger and is rigid enough to allow you to safely re-holster your firearm, at least two magazines, and magazine pouches. Please bring a handgun you are comfortable with shooting and know how to operate. If you are not comfortable loading, shooting, and unloading your own handgun, please take our Intro to Handgun, NRA First Steps of Pistol, or NRA Basics of Pistol Shooing prior to registering for this class. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.

NRA First Steps of Rifle Shooting – No classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
3 hours classroom time
1 hour range time – (less than 50 rounds)

This course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific rifle action type. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific rifle action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular rifle model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the rifle; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting – No classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
6 hours classroom time
2 hours range time – (less than 50 rounds)

This course is at least 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.

Intro to Carbine  – May 4, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

6 students max.
2 hours classroom time
1 hour range time (50 rounds)

This is a basic rifle class geared toward those who are new to the AR platform. It will cover nomenclature and function of the main parts of the rifle, field stripping and basic maintenance, zeroing and confirming sights and/or optics at different distances, weapon manipulation, shooting positions, how to clear common malfunctions, and more. Slings will not be used in this class. Please bring your rifle, at least one magazine, an empty chamber indicator (if you do not have an ECI, I will have some for purchase at the class), eye and ear protection, and at least 50 rounds of ammunition. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.

Basic Carbine Skills Drills  – no classes currently scheduled

6 students max.
3 hours range time (100 rounds)

This class is for those who have taken the Intro to Carbine and want to move beyond the basics, but are still new to the AR platform. This is an excellent primer for the Intermediate Carbine Skills Drills series. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.

Intermediate Carbine Skills Drills  –  October 7, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm – Register for this class

10 students max.
3 hours range time (more than 100 rounds)

Intermediate class designed for the AR platform – This is not a beginners class! Please be comfortable with manipulations, moving with the rifle, and getting into various and sometimes difficult shooting positions. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This class is different each month, so attend more than one, or come to them all.  This is not an NRA class.

Intro to Trap – No classes currently scheduled

10 students max.
90 minutes classroom time
30 minutes range time (25 shells)

We will discuss eye dominance, stance, mounting the gun, leading the target and more, then finish by shooting and scoring one round of trap. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.

Intro to Skeet – November 26, 2023 1:00-4:00pm – Register for this class

10 students max.
90 minutes classroom time
30 minutes range time (25 shells)

We will discuss eye dominance, stance, mounting the gun, leading the target and more, then finish by shooting and scoring one round of skeet. Registration and pre-payment are required. There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled. This is not an NRA class.