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Description:

The Basic Handgun course is a beginners’ handgun shooting program where you will learn pistol shooting basics or perfect the groundwork for handgun mastery. The course is suitable for all levels of experience including the novice and those comfortable with their handgun. If you have never shot or held a handgun before, or want to strengthen your handgun shooting skill set, you will find this course useful. In this one-day beginners’ shooting class we will cover basic handgun safety, nomenclature, loading, and unloading, the foundational marksmanship skills (grip, stance, sight picture/alignment, trigger manipulation and more), as well as reloading under stress and presentation from the holster. We will also practice manipulations for malfunctions.
If you are looking for a handgun safety class, this is your best starter class for handling a gun safely and effectively.

Must have:

Bring The Following

Handgun. Centerfire only, no rimfire handguns;
Three magazines or three-speed loaders if using a revolver;
Minimum 300 rounds ammunition;
Proper clothing for the weather;
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water;
Notebook and pen;
Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site);
Sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, training shoes;
Belt, holster, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition;
Gloves and elbow pad (optional);

Description:

The Basic Rifle course is a beginners’ rifle shooting program where you will learn rifle shooting basics for beginners or perfect the groundwork for long gun mastery. This course is suitable for all levels of experience including the novice and those comfortable with their rifle. If you have never shot or held a rifle before, or want to strengthen your rifle shooting skill set, you will find this course useful. In this one-day course we will cover basic rifle safety, nomenclature, loading and unloading, the foundational marksmanship skills (grip, shooting positions, sight picture/alignment, trigger manipulation and more), as well as reloading under stress and quick, first round hits at various practical ranges. We will also practice manipulations for malfunctions. We will shoot from 25 to 200 yards in various field positions. This course will serve both the defensive rifle shooter as well as the hunter looking to improve their skills.
If you are looking for a rifle safety class, this is your best starter class for handling a rifle safely and effectively.

Instructor Bio

Mike Lazarus holds 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, as well as 19 years SWAT including sniper, assaulter, team sergeant, FBI certified firearm instructor, MP5 and Sub Machine gun instructor, Defensive tactics instructor, Police Academy instructor, 13 years of experience in the US Army with multiple overseas deployments. Airborne, SOTIC, PSD, SRT, small arms armorer, various other military schools, Faculty member in California State University, Northridge and Ventura College. Hobbies include outdoor sports, hunting, competitive shooting.

Must have:

Rifle, centerfire only, no rimfire firearms. The rifle should be properly sighted prior to the class. If you are concerned about your rifle zero or sighting system, contact CTA about arranging a brief private session to zero your rifle;
If using a magazine fed rifle, at least two magazines. For all other rifles, a means of carrying spare ammunition on your body is suggested;
Minimum 200 rounds ammunition;
Proper clothing for the weather;
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water;
Notebook and pen;
Eye and ear protection (available to rent on site);
Sunscreen, hats, long sleeves shirts, long pants, training shoes;
Sling, optics or iron sights, based on the shooters’ desires;
Gloves and elbow pad (optional);

Description:

Women pistol course covers safe handling of a handgun, the fundamentals of shooting for beginners

The course covers the grip, stance, sight alignment/picture, trigger pull and follow through, loading and unloading as well as understanding and clearing malfunctions.
We have created a low key, encouraging environment that explains the “how” and the “why” of shooting for beginners.
If you are looking for a handgun safety class, this is your best starter class for handling a gun safely and effectively.

What You Will Learn

We start with choosing the right gun for you (size matters);
Tips and tactics for beginner women shooters (racking and mag changes and more);
All you need to know about gun safety (even if you don’t own a gun);
A better stance for women;
Improving accuracy through memory;
Why women should learn to shoot;

Must have:

Handgun
50-100 rounds of ammunition (Please review ammo restrictions)
Proper clothing for the weather
Snacks, lunch and plenty of water
Notebook/paper and pen
Eye and ear protection (available to rent at the Pro Shop on site)
A good attitude, ready for a fun day!

Description:

Learn Fundamentals For Precision Rifle Marksmanship

This course is designed for the shooter who wishes to develop the skills to engage small targets with a high degree of probability for first round hits. This includes sportsmen as well as hunters.
We will discuss equipment selection, the fundamentals for precision rifle marksmanship, supported field positions, ballistics, and ammunition considerations. Shooting will primarily be done at 100 and 200 yards. This course is designed for a rifle with a telescopic sighting device, preferable of at least 7 power magnification. During this class, we will be walking to the target and back. Please wear comfortable boots for such activity.

Must have:

Equipment needed:
1. Bolt action or Semi-Automatic rifle in center fire cartridge.
2. Quality rifle scope of at least 7 power magnification. We strongly encourage the student bring a rifle capable of 2 minutes of angle accuracy, or better. While less accurate rifles will may work, it is possible the student will be frustrated with some target engagements if the rifle suffers from a lack of accuracy.
3. A quality optic is strongly encouraged. If you have questions as to the type or brand, please contact us for recommendations.
4. 200 rounds of good quality, factory ammunition. Again, match quality will be a strong selection here, lesser quality ammunition will leave the student unsure if their deficiencies are equipment/ammunition-related, or skills-driven.
5. Ballistic eye protection.
6. Hearing protection.
7. Shooter’s mat, as most of the shooting will be from the prone position.
8. A rear bag for the rifle stock.
9. Notebook and pen for note taking.

Description:

Introductory Pistol Training
Introductory Rifle Training
Introductory Shotgun Training
Scope, Sight & Accessory Setup
Long Range Precision Shooting

$299 per 2 hour session ($125 for every additional hour + $50 per additional person per hour)

Description:

Steel Challenge – Introductory Private Class
Steel Challenge – Advanced Private Class
USPSA Level 1 Competition – Introductory Private Class
USPSA Level 1 Competition – Advanced Private Class
X3 MULTI GUN Competition – Introductory Private Class
X3 MULTI GUN Competition – Advanced Private Class
$349 per 2-hour session ($150 for every additional hour + $60 per additional person per hour)

Description:

ntro to the AK rifle is an entry level course to familiarize the shooter with the AK 47/74 platform. The student will learn the basics of zeroing and shooting the AK. The course is suitable for all levels of experience including the novice and those comfortable with rifle shooting. If you have never shot an AK rifle before, or want to strengthen your AK rifle skill set, you will find this course useful.

In this one-day class we will cover the AK history, basic firearms safety, nomenclature, disassembly /assembly, cleaning, loading, and unloading. You will zero your rifle for 100 meters and engage targets from 10 to 100 meters. We will review the foundational marksmanship skills (grip, stance, sight picture/alignment, trigger manipulation and more), as well as reloading under stress and manipulations for malfunctions.

If you are interested in becoming familiar with your AK rifle, this is your best starter class for handling your AK rifle safely and effectively.

CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.

Must have:

CA Compliant AK platform rifle
400 rounds of quality ammunition
Back pack or sandbags for zeroing of rifle
3 or more magazines
Magazine pouch or a way to carry extra mags on person
Eye and ear protection
Note taking materials
Water, lunch and snacks
Hat, sunblock, comfortable boots
Shooting mat (optional)
Knee and elbow pads (optional)