Do you load your own ammunition? When shooting precision rifle, knowing what your load is comprised of will make a difference in your performance and confidence. In this class, you will learn techniques and practices for handloading precision rifle ammunition. Topics will include, case preparation, priming systems, methods to determine powder charge, bullet seating and seating depth testing and more will be covered in this two-day class. In addition to their precision rifle and standard shooting gear, students will need to provide: All reloading components (cases, primers, bullets, and … [Read more...]
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...]
Cane/Walking Stick – Micro/Sub Compact Pistol & Revolver
More and more people are using walking sticks and canes. This class will add another skill set to your tactical toolbox, teaching you to using the cane/walking stick as a stand-alone defensive weapon in conjunction with your everyday Micro Sub-Compact Pistol or Revolver. Learn to wield the cane or walking stick with strikes, blocks and foot movement while thrusting in a defensive manner. This class includes close quarters shooting shooting drills, cane drills and learning to use the walking cane as a non-lethal form of self defense. Pistol: Micro/Sub Compact Pistol or Revolver .380 or … [Read more...]
Safari/Hunter Prep
Safari and hunting season will be here sooner than expected. Here is a chance to get out and train to take that trophy of a lifetime. Join Gunsite Instructors who are safari veterans and registered hunting guides to tune up. We will get you sighted in and cover a multitude of topics. This course will cover sling usage, shooting positions, field expedient positions, shooting sticks, ammo management, communicating with your guide or professional hunter, and more. You will shoot out to 300 yards and at unknown distance targets. You will also experience our outdoor simulator courses and a … [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...]
Submachine Gun Operators Course
New for 2025! Gunsite is bringing back the Submachine Gun Operators course. Learn to operate this unique weapon system under the tutelage of a Gunsite Instructor. Bring your own, or rent an H&K MP5, the world standard in submachine guns, or a Colt 635. Quantities are limited, as will be the class size. The class will be limited to 10 shooters. Learn the manual of arms, trigger control, general handling skills, ready positions, field stripping, and more. … [Read more...]
AR-15 Build Class
Gunsite is again partnering with Matt Gish. This time adding an AR-15 Build Class. You will spend 2 days with Matt building your own AR-15 from a kit. Matt Gish brings a unique and strong background to this course: 1988 graduate from Colorado School of Trades 1985 – 1991 The Gun Room, Denver, CO – sales and gunsmithing 1991 – 1993 Springfield Armory Custom Shop, Geneseo, IL 1993 – 1996 Les Baer Custom Shop, Hillsdale, IL – lead gunsmith and secured the FBI HRT contract for high capacity 1911 .45 built on Para Ordnance frame. 1996 Formed Professional Gunsmithing (Pro-Gun) Submitted … [Read more...]
Safari Prep – Suppressed
This is a three-day course developed to best prepare you for safari. In attendance will be Richard Mann, the current shooting editor for Field & Stream, who since 2006 has logged more than a year's worth of safari time in Africa. Working with the Gunsite Academy instructors who are all safari veterans themselves, Mr. Mann will be in attendance to contribute his safari experience to each lesson and be available to discuss safari specifics. The course will incorporate suppressors. Training will include proper zeroing, sling management, unsupported shooting, shooting from sticks, … [Read more...]
Tactical Medicine – 3 Days
Firearms training and proficiency are important, but equally as important and more likely to be used is Emergency Medical Training. This three day class has two classroom days and a third day on the range and indoor simulators. Classroom instruction combines teaching the concepts of Department of Defense Tactical Combat Casualty Care with medical tactics and scenarios useful for citizens and medical providers. Hands on training with tourniquets and advanced wound bandages and splints is mixed with various tactical and triage situations. Treatment of various injuries including airway injuries, … [Read more...]
Night Vision Pistol/Carbine Level II
NEW FOR 2024! NV Level II builds on the skills introduced in NV-PC. This class will run from approximately 1830 - 2200. 50% shooting exercises and 50% field/observation exercises. CQB, close, medium and long range targets engagements, positional shooting, area observation/navigation, overcoming various photonic barriers, teamwork and force-on-force exercises are included in this class. This is a four-night class and will require approximately 300 rounds of carbine ball, 100 rounds carbine frangible, 50 rounds pistol ball and 50 rounds pistol frangible. Students will need a carbine … [Read more...]
Instructor Development – Armed Women of America
Please note in the "comments" section of your application which chapter of AWA you are a member of. Gunsite Academy, a long time supporter of Armed Women of America Shooting Chapters, Inc. and host range for the Gunsite Chapter, Arizona’s largest chapter, offers AWA members and chapter leaders an opportunity for instructor development. This allows Chapter Leaders a way to continue their instructor development and gain additional skills to share with their chapter members. It enables chapter members, or those interested in starting a new chapter, a way to begin their journey to becoming a … [Read more...]
AK-47 Armorer/Operator Course
The Modern Technique as applied to the AK carbine. Learn to properly disassemble, assemble, clean, maintain, identify and install the right aftermarket accessories from Jim Fuller of Fuller Phoenix, LLC. An internationally recognized expert with the Kalashnikov rifle, Mr. Fuller is the founder of Rifle Dynamics, selling it in 2017. He has been one of the main contributors to the growth and popularity of the AK in America. His company, Fuller Phoenix, LLC offers some of the best and most up-to-date info, design, manufacturing, and testing services available for the Kalashnikov Rifle … [Read more...]
Advanced 1911 Build Course
Gunsite Academy, the Nation’s Premier Firearms Training Academy is pleased to host noted 1911 Pistol Smith Matt Gish for a week long 1911 Armorer Course. Matt Gish brings a unique and strong background to this course: 1988 graduate from Colorado School of Trades 1985 - 1991 The Gun Room, Denver, CO - sales and gunsmithing 1991 - 1993 Springfield Armory Custom Shop, Geneseo, IL 1993 - 1996 Les Baer Custom Shop, Hillsdale, IL - lead gunsmith and secured the FBI HRT contract for high capacity 1911 .45 built on Para Ordnance frame. 1996 Formed Professional Gunsmithing (Pro-Gun) Submitted … [Read more...]
Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor Course
Registration: Register on-line at www.sigsaueracademy.com, or contact the SIG SAUER Academy Training Coordinator via phone at 603-610-3411. Course Description: The Pistol Mounted Optic is not a new concept, though in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic for duty and self-defense use. Teaching new students on the Pistol Mounted Optic presents unique problems for students learning to acquire the red dot with the dominant and non-dominant hand and while firing multiple shots. Objective based training techniques will be … [Read more...]
Defensive Lever Gun Handgun for Defense
There is a warm place in America’s heart for the “lever guns” of yesteryear, which found their zenith in the Winchesters and Marlins that won the west. Many thousands of these pieces go afield for deer season each fall. Like the pump-action shotgun, the lever-action rifle is sturdy and reliable. It may be had in a wide variety of calibers, and when a sturdy sling and perhaps a low-power optical sight is attached, the lever-action rifle becomes a formidable weapon system, especially in the upper ranges of calibers, such as the 45-70 Government cartridge, which is used today for protection … [Read more...]
Edged Weapons
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...]
BRAVE – Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters
Your primary defensive goal is to avoid, evade, or escape violence, but sometimes you just aren’t able to and violence finds you. This class presents the philosophies and concepts, including specific tactics, techniques, and procedures, for dealing with unavoidable violence associated with common locations such as your home, workplace, and public places, such as parking lots, theaters and restaurants. Designed for the concealed handgun carrier, this course emphasizes key practices for concealed carry and employment of the defensive handgun from a concealed carry position. Mindset, … [Read more...]
Colt M-16/AR-15 Armorers Course
Gunsite is pleased to host Colt for their factory Armorer’s course (not often offered outside of LEO/MIL). Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting of the M-16 /AR-15 family of weapons including rifles, carbines, and sub-machine guns. Colt will provide all weapons, tools, class materials, and certificates. Students must pass a written test with 70% or better, along with a practical application of assembly and reassembly of the … [Read more...]
Colt 1911 Armorers Course
Gunsite is pleased to host Colt for their factory Armorer’s course (not often offered outside of LEO/MIL). Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Colt “O” frame/1911. Colt will provide all weapons, tools, class materials, and certificates. Students must pass. If your desired date is currently Sold Out….fill out the CLASS application (below) to be put on the WAITING LIST. … [Read more...]
Direct Response To Active Shooter
Mass killing and active shooter events are a constant concern in today’s society. Whether in a school, a church, or a workplace, defense against an active killer cannot be left to the Police alone, as the time between when violence is initiated and when police arrive and confront the killer, represents the probability of extensive loss of life. Those on site must responsible for defending themselves until the Police can arrive, however, very few people are prepared to do so. This course fills that gap. The course builds the skills necessary for a concealed firearm carrier to efficiently … [Read more...]
BRAVE II – Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters 2
BRAVE 2 is the logical extension for those who have attended Gunsite’s Ballistic Response and Active Violent Encounters classes. BRAVE 2 will build on skills introduced in BRAVE and add skills related to team tactics, tactics in and around a vehicle, hand to hand combat in practical environments and refined responses to common criminal assault patterns. Starting on training day one, students will begin working from concealed carry. Students will be challenged to apply plans and response processes they have been practicing since their BRAVE class to achieve success in real world simulations … [Read more...]
Glock Armorer Course
Gunsite is offering an 8-hour Glock armorers course for the Glock enthusiast. Go beyond routine maintenance. Cost of the class is $250. Lunch will be provided. Sign up will be through Glock Training at the below link: https://glocktraining.com/RegWizard.aspx?classid=110753 … [Read more...]
Instructor Development
This is not a basic shooting class. This class is designed to assist in developing your skills as a Firearms Instructor. Students are expected to have the basics of marksmanship and safe gun handling prior to arrival. This class will cover presentations and lectures, both on and off the range, adult learning concepts, peer and instructor critiques, developing presentations, safely managing a range, supervising and directing assistant instructors, and presenting the various weapons systems and liabilities. This will benefit the new as well as the experienced Firearms Instructor. Learn from … [Read more...]
Church Defense
This course will deal with establishing training and selecting those who will protect and defend if necessary, their respective house of worship. Subjects may include but are not limited to: The history of church shootings Setting up physical security Profiling Emergency Medical Procedures Personal protective details for High Visibility Persons and VIP’s Marksmanship Gunhandling Developing a plan of action Combat mindset, and linking up/communicating with First Responders are crucial factors in defending your congregation. This class is highly recommended for those … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol – Night
It’s a fact that most confrontations occur in low light or darkness. It is imperative that you develop the skills and tactics necessary to prevail in these conditions. It is basic human nature to be afraid of the dark. Humans are mostly "seeing" creatures, so our primary sense is greatly degraded in this environment. People that work and operate in darkness all the time have more or less lost this fear. They do this by adapting how they walk to negate obstacles and realizing that there aren't dangers lurking in every shadow. We changed the curriculum in 2011 where we now shoot all 5 … [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...]
Battle Rifle
Battle Rifle is a course of instruction based on fighting with the .30 caliber rifle. The student is trained on engaging targets out to 300-600 yards. This class normally sees a variety of weapons, including the Garand, M14, AR10 variants, HK91, FN/FAL and the SCAR 17S, but is open to all 30-06, 7.62mm or 6.8mm semi-auto rifles. Students will receive training not only on their weapon, but also familiarization with other battle rifle systems available in the world. This is a class for fighting rifles, not heavy precision guns. The student should avoid bringing any rifle that weights more … [Read more...]
Xtreme Long Range Rifle
This course examines the techniques and equipment required to engage targets from 1000 to 2000 meters. The classroom sessions cover the fine details of ballistics, methods of accurate range finding, selection of ammunition and configuration of ballistic software. Range sessions calibrate the rifle, telescope and ammunition into the chosen software system. Once confirmed on the known distance range, you will engage more than 20 unknown distance targets from 5 separate locations at ranges from 1000 to 2000 meters! Physical Difficulty Level: Moderate, but students should be capable of getting … [Read more...]
