COURSE INFO

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proof of no criminal background. We accept the TWIC card, proof of current employment at Hospital or School District, AK Conceal Carry Permit and TSA Global Entry or we will run a background check for a cost of $5.00
  • Revolver or semi-automatic handgun (Full size gun recommended), Smallest caliber allowed is .380                                                         FIREARM RENTALS $35
  • Hip holster
  • 2 extra magazines (3 magazines minimum) or 2 revolver speed loaders
  • 350-400 rounds of ammunition
  • Appropriate clothing (ball cap, closed toe footwear, etc.)
  • Safety glasses and hearing protection (those hard of hearing must wear electronic ear muffs)
  • A packed lunch
  • A safe mindset and a positive attitude
  • An Uplula Universal Speed Loader is HIGHLY recommended (you won’t regret the purchase)

RENTALS

               Firearm and Gear Rentals available. $35                           Firearm rentals are 9mm and come will all gear needed except ammo                                 

DAY 1

  • Basics of how a firearm and ammo function
  • Firearm safety
  • Proper mindset for surviving a violent situation
  • Principles of self-defense
  • Situational Awareness
  • ​Marksmanship
  • Drawing safely from the Holster

DAY 2

  • Fundamentals of shooting using the Modern Pistol Technique
  • Proper gun-handling skills.
  • Tactical and speed reloads, trigger control, clearing malfunctions (Type 1, 2 and 3) and stepping off the ‘X’ , finding your balance of accuracy and speed, moving with a gun and handling a firearm under stress. 

CONCEALED CARRY ADDITION

  •  After completion of this class, you will be eligible to attend the Law Enforcement lecture portion of a Concealed Carry class to obtain your Alaska Concealed Carry Permit for an additional $50.

UPCOMING CLASS DATES

Anchorage 2019:
  • Apr 12, 5:30p-9p   (Lecture at Sportsman's Warehouse)   &   Apr 13, 19a-6p    (Birchwood Range)
  • May 10, 5:30p-9p  (Lecture at Sportsman's Warehouse)   & May 11, 9a-6p             (Birchwood Range)
  • ​Aug 10-11, 10a-5p      (Birchwood Range)
  • Sep 21-22, 10a-5p    (Birchwood Range)
  • Oct 12-13, 10a-5p      (Birchwood Range)​
Soldotna 2019:
  • Apr 19, 5:30p-9p      (Lecture)                           Apr 20, 9a-6p      (Sterling Range)
  • May 25, 10a-5p                        May 26, 1p-7p        
  • Jun 21, 5:30p-9p      (Lecture)               Jun 22, 9a-6p      (Sterling Range)
  • Aug 17,  10a-6p                    Aug 18, 1p-7p 
  • Sep 13, 5:30p-9p       (Lecture)                Sep 14, 9a-6p          (Sterling Range)
  • Oct 4, 5:30p-9p         (Lecture)                Oct 5, 9a-6p            (Sterling Range)
Fairbanks 2019:
  • April 13-14, 10a-6p
  • Sep 6, 5:30-9:00p Lecture  Sep 7,  9a-6p Range 
Juneau 2019:
  • May 4-5, 10a-6p
  • Jul 19, 5:30-9:00p Lecture  Jul 20, 9:00a-6:00p Range 
  • Oct 18, 5:30p-9p Lecture     Oct 19, 9a-6p Range