PROTOCOLS FIREARMS TRAINING

Train with purpose.
Practice with confidence.

Safety-focused firearms education with clear instruction and personal attention. Find a course on a date that works for you, or tell us what you want to learn one-on-one.

SAFETY FIRSTSMALL GROUPSPERSONAL COACHING
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ON THE RANGELearn with guidance. Practice with purpose.
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THE CURRICULUM

Start with the fundamentals.

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Firearms Safety, Ownership & Responsibilities

This course provides foundational education on the safe handling, storage, ownership, and ethical/legal responsibilities associated with firearms. Emphasis is placed on preventing accidents, understanding core safety principles, basic firearm and ammunition familiarity, secure storage (especially around children and unauthorized persons), and the legal and social obligations of ownership.

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THE PROTOCOLS STANDARD

What PROTOCOLS stands for.

Nine principles guide how we teach, practice, and approach responsible firearm ownership.

A metal PROTOCOLS plaque spelling out the nine principles, from Preparedness to Safety
  1. Preparedness

    Being mentally and practically prepared for handling firearms.

  2. Responsibility

    Owning the responsibility that comes with firearm ownership.

  3. Observation

    Maintaining awareness of your surroundings, condition and potential risks.

  4. Training

    Building safe, repeatable skills through professional instruction and practice.

  5. Ownership

    Understanding that responsible ownership extends far beyond simply possessing a firearm.

  6. Control

    Maintaining control of the firearm, your actions, and your decisions at all times.

  7. Operations

    Knowing how to safely operate, handle, maintain and secure your firearms.

  8. Law

    Understanding the laws, regulations, and responsibilities associated with carrying and using firearms.

  9. Safety

    The foundation beneath everything else. Safety is never optional.

A MORE PERSONAL PATH

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