The Talladega “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights and optics. All manipulations will be thoroughly taught as they apply to your weapon system. You will fire from a variety of conventional and unconventional shooting positions. Our instructors will show you how to get into and recover from sitting, kneeling and prone variations. This course also includes introduction to low light and no light shooting … [Read more...]
Talladega 150 Three Day Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! We will cover the Combat Triad - marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. This is an excellent opportunity for you to understand the Gunsite Experience and what it can do for you. Certified training can provide a firewall of protection against civil lawsuits for negligence and lack of qualified training. The course will cover the Modern Technique, speed reloads vs. tactical reloads, weapon … [Read more...]
The Villages, FL – Seasoned Citizen 150 Basic Pistol
This is the Gunsite Experience for those of us who have been around and have the aches and pains to prove it. The course covers all points of the Gunsite doctrine on marksmanship, gun handling and mindset without all the ups and downs of a regular class. You will stay upright throughout as there will be no kneeling or prone positions. The school drills will have a little extra time allotted to compensate for all the hard miles we’ve racked up over the years. It's an excellent opportunity for you to understand the Gunsite experience and what it can do for you. Certified training can … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 250 Defensive Pistol with Optics
More and more mounted optics are used on pistols, especially defensive pistols. As with the popular 250 Defensive Pistol class, this class is still "The Gunsite Experience" that was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper, but has evolved to include optics. The class will focus on learning the idiosyncrasies of the presentation, manipulations and defensive shooting with an optic equipped fighting handgun. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the 'Modern Technique of the Pistol', including … [Read more...]
Nashville Instructor Development – Pistol Mounted Optics
Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) aren’t the future; they are now and they are here and in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic for duty and self-defense use. This instructor development course focuses on teaching the instructor how to teach optics within the Modern Technique. The course material takes legal and human factors into consideration while addressing what does and doesn’t change with the PMO. Teaching new students on the Pistol Mounted Optic presents unique problems for students learning to acquire the red dot with the … [Read more...]
Orlando, FL – 150 Basic Pistol
Not able to make it to Gunsite campus in Paulden, AZ? This is an excellent opportunity for to understand "The Gunsite Experience" and what it can do for you. The course will cover the Modern Technique, speed reloads vs. tactical reloads, weapon malfunctions, pivots and turns, barricades, and tactical guidelines. There will be a night shoot during daylight hours (lighting controlled). Certified training can provide a firewall of protection against civil lawsuits for negligence and lack of qualified training. If you’ve been to Gunsite, this course is a great refresher class. If new to … [Read more...]
Alaska – 260 Defensive Shotgun
The 260 Defensive Shotgun class is The Modern Technique of the Pistol as applied to the defensive shotgun. You will be in command of one of the least-understood but most prolific weapon systems available. Effective out to 75 yards, the defensive shotgun’s flexibility and versatility demands a special set of manipulation skills, making it a “thinking person’s” weapon system. In the 260 class, you develop the marksmanship and manipulation skills that will make you the master of this potent firearm. Your ability to make ammunition selection, continuity of fire, malfunction clearances and … [Read more...]
Nashville Vehicle Defense
Vehicle Defense class is a three-day class designed to prepare students for the real-world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontations and attacks in and around vehicles. Most individuals operate in and around a vehicle daily, either commuting, shopping, or working. Skills practiced and presented in this class will prepare the student with the proper mindset to prevent or handle critical incidents in and around your vehicle. Students will need to be proficient in weapons handling and safety. NOTE: You can carry concealed after being evaluated for safety on day one, bring OWB along with any … [Read more...]
Nashville Team Tactics For Two
Do you train with, or have a plan with your partner, spouse, family member? When partners work cooperatively in a tactical situation, their capabilities are multiplied. A two-person team can secure far more space at once, can move and shoot cooperatively and solve problems with more security than a single person can alone. Two person tactics takes shooting, moving and COMMUNICATING to a new level. Our students learn safe gun-handling in a confined spaces, assessing and reacting to multiple threats, covering fire, continuity of fire, cooperative movement and ambush techniques. Skills learned … [Read more...]
Pulaski Tennessee Instructor Development
The course is designed to teach the teacher the skills needed to bring out the skills from their students/officers. Every day the students will present their area of instruction in Pistol with and without Red dot, Rifle. They explain what to use, how to operate it, and most importantly, explain why! This course is not intended to teach the student how to shoot, so the student-instructor should come with a strong fundamental foundation of shooting. Every student will have a chance to write a plan of instruction, teach that plan, and apply it in drills to the students. We have found that most … [Read more...]
Tennessee 499 Advanced Pistol
499 is the second of the post graduate pistol courses, continuing “The Gunsite Experience”. Advanced Defensive Pistol clients are already very good shooters. At this advanced skill level, even very minor improvements in your technique will lead to major increases in outcomes. In 499, you’ll be expected to perform to the highest of standards. You will learn one handed manipulations and how to clear pistol malfunctions while physically impaired. You’ll learn how to improve your presentation speed and accuracy. Tactical problems will increase in complexity. In this advanced course, you’ll have … [Read more...]
Tennessee 556 Advanced Carbine
You must have completed 223 Defensive Carbine or Battle Rifle in order to attend this class. The advanced carbine class has been renowned by combat veterans from every theater of U.S. operations in the last 35 years. 556 is the course for those who will settle for no less than being the master of the carbine. Mirroring conditions from the field, pressure on the operator is increased as distance to target is decreased. Advanced manipulations, short reaction times and quick transitions to the secondary weapon are stressed in this fast-paced, hard-driving course. As the master of the … [Read more...]
Alaska Tactical Concealed Carry Pistol
The first three days of this class will combine various aspects of Gunsite pistol classes (250, 350, 499, CQP), with the added requisite of concealment. This class also includes blocks of instruction on vehicle defense, active shooter counter measures, people extractions, and the post shooting sequence. Various concealment systems will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will be on smoothly presenting the concealed pistol and making effective hits from contact distance up to 25 yards. This class involves shooting with movement and clearing gun malfunctions with both hands and single … [Read more...]
Tennessee 350 Intermediate Pistol
Move! The 350 course focuses on movement. You will not be standing still on the line as everything will be done with different types of movement. Getting off the line of attack, shoot then move, move then shoot, continuous movement and moving targets highlight the week. Concealed carry is optional for much of the class to make the training more realistic to your everyday life. New flashlight techniques are introduced as your night shoot is done in the simulators. You will learn to draw and shoot with your support hand. Dozier drills are shot from a seated position and the El Presidente … [Read more...]
Tennessee 223 Defensive Carbine
The Modern Technique, as applied to the carbine. Learn to manage your environment from arm’s length to 300 yards. This course will help you become thoroughly familiar with your carbine and your capabilities with it. All the important aspects of marksmanship, gun handling and mindset will be covered. You will shoot from a variety of positions, learning how to use them to conform to available cover in our outdoor simulators including the Tennessee Scrambler. Outdoor simulators will challenge your ability to locate and put accurate fire on targets out to 300 yards. In addition to the … [Read more...]
Indiana 150 Basic Revolver
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during the 3 days of world premier revolver training. Our programs have been approved as IN LETB Approved Provider. Indiana course is held at the Lebanon Police Range in Lebanon Indiana. Students should plan to bring … [Read more...]
Nashville Pocket Pistol
Many of us carry one either as a primary or secondary weapon. This 3 day course will put you and your favorite pocket pistol or revolver through extensive range drills and simulators. You will gain a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of these little handguns we are all so fond of. We will run you through range drills specially designed to teach marksmanship and weapons handling specific to your pocket pistol/revolver. We will also cover many of the carry and concealment methods that make the pocket pistol such a favorite. You will then get to put all your skills … [Read more...]
Indiana Pistol Carbine
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol and the carbine! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol and carbine training. Our Gunsite Instructors will put you through the paces with both weapons systems during the week. This class is appropriate for both novices and … [Read more...]
Colorado 150 Three Day Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. The Colorado course is held at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Palisade CO. Students should plan to bring beverages and lunches to class. This class does NOT qualify … [Read more...]
Colorado Long Range Rifle
This five day class covers all the techniques, tactics and procedures used by the shooter to get first round hits on man size targets out to 1000 yards. Zeroing, data recording, ballistics and wind reading, observation and reporting methods, spotter/shooter communications, camouflage and movement techniques, moving targets and more are covered in detail. Students will work in shooter/observer pairs and engage more than 40 unknown distance targets from 12 different firing locations, allowing you to become truly competent in the art of ‘one shot, one hit’. … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol
Close Quarter Pistol is designed to prepare students for the real world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontation and attacks. What will you do if you are suddenly and violently attacked? Will you have the time and opportunity to present your firearm? Do you have the skill and ability to retain your firearm when your attacker is within arm’s reach? Can you shoot effectively while delivering practical and effective self defense techniques? CQP blends empty hand self defense, mindset, tactics and extreme close quarter pistol techniques into a proven system. Developed and taught by Gunsite … [Read more...]
Indiana 160 Three Day Shotgun
160 is The Modern Technique as applied to the defensive shotgun. You will now be in command of one of the least-understood but most prolific weapons systems available. Effective out to and beyond 100 yards, the defensive shotgun’s flexibility and versatility demands a special set of manipulation skills, making it a “thinking person’s” weapon system. In your 160 you develop the marksmanship and manipulation skills that will make you the master of this potent arm. Your ability to make ammunition selection, continuity of fire, malfunction clearances and transitions to the handgun will keep you … [Read more...]
Nashville Simulator
This class will advance the tactical skills learned in 250. It will include simunitions in the shoot house and around vehicles. After a skills review, instructions will involve shooting in structures and around vehicles. The students will then work in simulators to practice the skills. The last day will involve scenarios in the shoothouse and on the range with vehicles in force-on-force exercises. … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Carbine
Close Quarters Carbine covers the Modern Sporting Rifle in various forms to include carbine, short barrel rifle, AR type pistol with arm brace and Pistol caliber carbine. Course will cover the proper use of these systems from contact distances out to 25 yards. Course will cover movement, tactical manipulation, malfunction clearing, working in and around vehicles, and transition to pistol. Students will also be given advice and demonstrations to determine the proper zero and type of sighting system for their weapon. … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol 2
Close Quarters 2 covers fighting in close engagement distances with handguns, personal weapons (i.e. hands, elbows, etc.), edged weapons, and blunt objects (sticks, canes, etc.). Students will start off will utilizing the basic fighting platform and manipulating the weaknesses of the aggressor’s platform. The class will progress into close in engagements utilizing the pistol in personal and family defense both in the home and in public environments. Students with be taught how to use and defend against the use of edge weapons and blunt objects. Students will also be given advise and … [Read more...]
Nashville 160 Shotgun
160 is The Modern Technique as applied to the defensive shotgun. You will now be in command of one of the least-understood but most prolific weapons systems available. Effective out to and beyond 100 yards, the defensive shotgun’s flexibility and versatility demands a special set of manipulation skills, making it a “thinking person’s” weapon system. In your 160 you develop the marksmanship and manipulation skills that will make you the master of this potent arm. Your ability to make ammunition selection, continuity of fire, malfunction clearances and transitions to the handgun will keep you … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 150 Basic Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. This course is held at the Royal Range indoor shooting range in Nashville Tennessee. … [Read more...]
South Carolina 123 Carbine
The South Carolina “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights and optics. All manipulations will be thoroughly taught as they apply to your weapon system. You will fire from a variety of conventional and unconventional shooting positions. Our instructors will show you how to get into and recover from sitting, kneeling and prone variations. This course also includes introduction to low light and no light shooting … [Read more...]
South Carolina 150 Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. … [Read more...]
Indiana 123 Three Day Carbine
The Indiana “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights and optics. All manipulations will be thoroughly taught as they apply to your weapon system. You will fire from a variety of conventional and unconventional shooting positions. Our instructors will show you how to get into and recover from sitting, kneeling and prone variations. This course also includes introduction to low light and no light shooting techniques. This … [Read more...]
Colorado Three Day Carbine
The Colorado “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights and optics. All manipulations will be thoroughly taught as they apply to your weapon system. You will fire from a variety of conventional and unconventional shooting positions. Our instructors will show you how to get into and recover from sitting, kneeling and prone variations. This course also includes introduction to low light and no light shooting … [Read more...]
Indiana 150 Three Day Pistol – Lebanon
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad - marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. Our programs have been approved as IN LETB Approved Provider. Indiana course is held at the Lebanon Police Range in Lebanon Indiana. Students should plan to bring beverages and … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 250 Defensive Pistol
The 250 Pistol Class was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. This class is “The Gunsite Experience.” Regardless of your age, gender, experience or station in life, upon completion of The Gunsite Experience, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE FOREVER! You will be well grounded in the Modern Technique of the Pistol, including marksmanship, gun handling, combat mindset, and the elements of the Combat Triad. Through our systematic and dynamic methodology you will achieve confidence, competence, new skills and best of all, Peace of Mind. Clients emerge stronger, more alert, and … [Read more...]
Nashville Edged Weapons Training
This two day class provides the essential fundamentals of self-protection using an edged weapon. Regardless of size, strength, age or gender you can learn to defend yourself with any type of edged weapon using the concepts you will learn in this class. You will start off by learning the basic stance, footwork, balance and body mechanics that set the foundation. You will then transition into the highly effective and practical techniques for using an edged weapon while defending against a variety of attacks including empty hands, knives, sticks and firearms Additional topics covered will … [Read more...]
