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...]
