FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can take a course?
We provide training for anyone who can legally possess the firearm they want to train on. For pistols, that’s any non-prohibited person over the age of 21. For rifles and shotguns, that’s any non-prohibited person over the age of 18. We do not offer youth courses at this time. Per the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, you are a prohibited person if you:
- Have been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
- Are a fugitive from justice.
- Are an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance.
- Have been adjudicated as a mental defective or have been committed to any mental institution.
- Are an illegal alien.
- Have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
- Have renounced United States citizenship.
Disclaimer: Some courses are required as part of a certification or qualification that requires a background check. We do not process those checks, and no refunds will be issued in the event a student fails a background check after completion of the course.
Do I need to bring my own gun?
For introductory courses, we will have firearms available for you. Fundamentals courses and above will require you have your own gun (including CCW). If you need assistance choosing a gun, we are happy to assist with that process.
Disclaimer: Student-owned equipment is subject to inspection at the discretion of the instructor to ensure class safety.
What do you mean by “inclusive” training?
We recognize that getting into shooting is often difficult or intimidating, especially if you don’t know where to start. We strive to create a professional, welcoming training environment to all, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, religion (or lack thereof), gender, sex, or political ideals. The second amendment belongs to everyone, if you want to learn, we want to teach you.
How big are the classes?
Classes will range from 1:1 private lessons to 10-person group courses.
What should I wear?
All classes require range-appropriate clothing. All shoes should be closed-toe, and no shirts should be deep-cut such that hot brass can fall and become trapped between the skin and the shirt.
Additionally, students attending dynamic courses should wear pants that allow for a wide range of movement and may opt for re-enforced knees.
