Civilian Weapons Training
Range Practice for Handgun Owners
Bring your Handgun and Ammo for Four Hours of Range Practice time.
- Our safe, covered, and well-lit, shooting range offers 20 firing points for practice.
- Individual instruction is provided by a certified instructor.
- Targets are provided and eye protection is provided.
- REQUIRED: A copy of a certificate that you have attended a Basic Safety Handgun course with actual range time, or a Concealed Firearms Permit.
- Range safety instructors are present.
- Participants must provide their own firearm (approved by the certified instructor) and factory ammunition.
- Approved holsters are acceptable (no shoulder holsters!).
- Participants must wear sensible shoes and comfortable clothing (no loose clothing), and a bibbed hat (baseball type hat).
- Bring water and bug spray for evening classes.
- Students can leave before the end of class, if desired.
- Restrooms on site.
- Range practice has a class limit of 12.
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MARCH 13, 2026 |
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AR-15 Range Practice
This Class Offers Outdoor Range Practice and Technique Drills for AR-15 Owners.
Required: Certificate of successful completion of the AR-15 Basic Civilian Training Class (see above).
*Minimum of five (5) participants needed with a maximum of twelve (12).
What You Will Learn
- Students will receive a short review of range safety measures in a climate controlled classroom before leaving for the range.
- The remaining three and one-half (3.5) hours will be spent at our outdoor, well-lit, outdoor range with restrooms conveniently onsite.
- Certified firearm instructors will work individually and in groups with students to
refine techniques and to increase proficiency for self-defense purposes.
- Close quarter small range targets set at various distances, up to 25 yards, are used.
- Students will perform various practice tactical drills to improve marksmanship on
an outdoor firing range including:
- Firing for sight alignment;
- Firing for distance estimation; and
- Shooting in and around obstacles for accurate shot placement.
- AR-15 sighting accessories, such as scopes and red dots, do not need to be removed for this class.
What You Should Bring
- Students should bring their own AR-15 that is in good working order.
- Student must bring a minimum of 80 rounds of only factory ammunition.
- We will provide the hearing and eye protection if you do not own your own.
- Students should wear loose fitting clothing with a shirt that buttons up to the neck or that has a high neckline (no open collars allowed on the range for safety).
- Student must bring visor or a bibbed hat (baseball type hat).
- Student must wear good comfortable shoes.
- Students may also want to bring drinking water, personal sun block, bug repellent, and rain attire.
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May 29, 2026, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. |
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Basic Civilian Handgun Training
This is a four-hour basic firearms course. There are no prerequisites for this class.
No experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
In this class, students are trained in gun safety and laws pertaining to firearms, including an overview of Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground. Instructors then provide individual training and critiques to each student in firing a weapon at various distances on our Live Fire outdoor practice range. If you have a weapon bring it, or try one of many types we have for your use. Learn what type of firearm will work best for your hand strength, grip and comfort, before you make an expensive purchase.
*Upon completion of this course you’ll receive the Certificate of Handgun Training required by the FL Dept. of Agriculture to include as part of your application for a Concealed Weapon Permit.
What to Bring
- Students must be eligible to own and/or possess a firearm in FL. (info found in Florida State Statute 790)
- Students should bring their handgun (semi-auto pistol or revolver), if they own one, that is in good working order,
- Student must bring 50 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads) per person,
- Student must bring Holster (no shoulder holsters), gun bag, or gun case,
- Student must bring Visor or brimmed Hat.
- Students should wear loose fitting clothing with a shirt that buttons up to the neck
or that has a high neckline (no open collars allowed on the range for safety)
Student must wear good comfortable shoes. -
Students may also want to bring drinking water, personal sun block, bug repellent, and rain attire.
* Clear eye protection and hearing protection (ear plugs and or muffs) will be provided for the students that don’t have their own.
* REGISTER WITH NAME ON YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR CERTIFICATE
-DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED FOR CLASS -
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