2020 Training Syllabus
Once you find a class you are interested in, look for it on our training CALENDAR. If you don't see it, contact the instructor (emails are under the Instructor Bios heading) or email Tarae@aphf.org to schedule a class.
BASIC LEVEL
Level I: The most basic level of training. Students who have never shot a weapon before or are unfamiliar with firearms basics or personal defense, or want a Concealed Weapon License (CWL) should begin here.
First Time Holding A Gun Class – PRE-REQUISITE if you have no shooting experience at all. Designed for those uncertain but curious about firearms, or those who are simply unfamiliar with them. Class offers about 3 hours of basic firearms instruction, including the chance to shoot laser guns, as well as time in our use-of-force simulator. The class addresses parts and types of guns, selecting the proper gun for your needs, understanding the personal defense mindset and storing/maintaining your firearm. Class may offer opportunity to fire a gun on the range, if students feel ready. 4 hours. $55. (Tara Dixon Engel)
Special “First Time Holding A Handgun Class” -- We can do a Ladies Only class in ANY venue and can also organize a class at our facility in an executive lounge setting with food and non-alcoholic drinks. Want to do an unusual birthday party? A girls day out? A truly memorable bridesmaids gathering? Treat your peeps to an afternoon of laid-back firearms instruction and simulator use with highly qualified female instructors, munchies and the chance to fire a 9 mm firearm under careful supervision (gun rental, ammo, target, ear protection & eye protection included). 4-5 hours $90 per person. Contact Tarae@aphf.org to schedule a special class.
Handgun Defense Fundamentals & Concealed Carry Class – This class walks you through fundamentals of marksmanship, safety and personal defense, and the responsibility of carrying concealed. Gives you live fire time and exercises, concludes with a qualification certificate for CWL. 4-5 hours. $60. 3 credits. (Tara Dixon Engel/John Falldorf)
Basic CCW – Class is geared toward experienced shooters who want to understand the philosophy and legalities behind concealed carry. Limited range time, concludes with a qualification certificate for CWL. 3 hours. $55. (Gretchen Laiuppa)
Simulator & CCW - Class is conducted on the range and includes a variety of shooting exercises and firearms familiarity training, followed by time in the simulator. Class runs about 2.5 hours. Low instructor:student ratio, lots of shooting. $75 per person. (John Falldorf). Email JohnF@aphf.org to schedule.
BASIC Senior CCW – A two-part fundamentals class for those who used to shoot or are just exploring it in the “post 50” years. The class takes into account mobility and dexterity issues familiar to seniors. It works on perfecting shooting style, within the physical limitations of age and covers a myriad of topics, including both marksmanship and defensive shooting, as well as Florida law. $80 for 4.5 hours of classroom and up to 2 hours of range time. (Tara Dixon Engel)
USCCA Home Defense and Handgun Fundamentals -- This comprehensive training class can be taught with or without a shooting component. The class offers a common sense, detailed approach to defending your home and your life with a firearm. 5.5 hours. $65 (non-shooting/shooting). (Ken Corley)
Youth Handgun -- Statistics show that young people who are taught to respect firearms do not misuse them, and that children as young as 11 have used firearms to defend against attackers. This class is open to ages 14-19 and provides fundamentals of gun handling and basics of personal defense. Parent or legal guardian must attend (at no charge) with the student for this class. 2 credits. $100. (Royce Bartlett) A corresponding Youth Carbine class will also be offered, and will alternate with the Youth Handgun class.
Level II: Recommended classes/sessions before transitioning to more tactical training. The sessions will familiarize you with standard range practices and give you time/training to refine your form.
Precision Pistol Marksmanship -- EXCELLENT FOLLOW-ON TO ANY CONCEALED CARRY CLASS. Students will be practicing proper stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, breath control, and follow-through, in order to fine-tune their shooting skill with their handgun. They will gain better pistol shooting skills and habits, and a greater degree of confidence in their ability to shoot precisely, and to do so more consistently. 3 hours. $45. 2 credits. (Royce Bartlett)
Defensive Pistol Fundamentals Class -- EXCELLENT FOLLOW-ON TO CONCEALED CARRY AND/OR PRECISION PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP - Learn basic defensive handgun marksmanship, safe weapon manipulation, malfunction clearing, magazine changes/reloading, post-incident communications with first responders, and more. Bring 150 rounds, your handgun, spare magazines, and a will to learn. 4 hours. $85. 2 credits. (Royce Bartlett)
Concealed Pistol Fundamentals - This class focuses on developing responsible carry skills, including drawing from concealment, drawing/reholstering safely, situational awareness, verbal commands, moving and shooting, addressing multiple assailants, close-quarter shooting, and communications with first responders. Students will accomplish multiple drills that challenge and motivate them to think through critical incidents, and instill newfound confidence in their abilities to assess situations, and safely and effectively defend themselves and/or others with their carry weapon if/when necessary. 3 credits. $115. (Royce Bartlett)
Introduction to the Range – This 3-4 hour course completes the transition from stationary shooting to tactical shooting by teaching proper gear (gun, clothing, holsters, belts, mag pouches, ammo, etc) and which gear is appropriate to you. The class also methodically stresses the draw stroke, shoot/no-shoot scenarios, administrative reloads, reloads under fire, as well as single hand/off-hand shooting. The class will prepare you for the challenging classes at the Advanced Level. This class will also have sample equipment available to examine and try out, which can then be ordered or purchased at the end of the class. 3 hours. $60. 3 credits. (Varied Instructors)
Tactical/Practical (aka Tac/Prac) – This weekly training event takes only a few minutes and allows you to move through a tactical course and test your skills in dealing with unexpected situations and threats. The courses of fire normally include 10 photographic targets of “bad guys” with guns. Participants are instructed to engage the “aggressors” with at least 3 rounds, more if desired or needed. The targets are set up in spaces partitioned off with improvised “walls.” $10 per session. Six Tac Prac sessions will earn you 3 credits. (Maximum of six credits available) (Gary Weeks)
Tac-Prac Air Soft -- This periodic training event builds on the intensity of traditional Tac Prac, with the added stress dimension of having targets that “shoot back.” Students will be tested in their observational/ reaction skills in this exercise. Attending six Air Soft sessions earns you 3 credits. $10 per session. (Maximum of six credits available) (Gary Weeks)
Basic Pistol Course – The 8-hour NRA Basic Pistol Course goes into extensive detail on gun safety rules, parts of a gun, basics of ammunition, marksmanship fundamentals, proper gun cleaning, storage and more. 8 hours. $125. 4 credits. (Varied Instructors)
USCCA Concealed Carry Course -- Course includes everything featured in the USCCA Handgun Fundamentals and Home Defense course, only with Concealed Carry components, Florida laws and shooting qualification. Comprehensive course. 6 hours. $100. 4 credits. (Ken Corley,)
USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat -- Offered at our facility or you can request that it be presented on-site to your church, school, business or organization. Provides analysis of data collected from previous mass shooter incidents, assists with development of comprehensive plan for your household, business, church or organization. Teaches “Run, Hide, Fight” approach. 4-6 hours. (non-shooting/shooting) (William Stasak, Tara Dixon Engel, John Falldorf)
USCCA Ladies-Only Intermediate Defensive Handgun Class – Personal defense for women and by women featuring draw stroke, moving & shooting, clearing malfunctions, proper gear and mindset. 5 hours. (Tara Dixon Engel / Gretchen Laiuppa)
Level IV: This level offers advanced, intensive training from some of the top trainers in the country, those affiliated with NACOP and those brought in by NACOP specifically to offer specialized tactical education.
Specialized Training Opportunities (STO) – These special, periodic sessions feature world-class trainers ranging from Dave “Boon” Benton to Ed Mireles and NACOP VP Chief Brian Smith, as well as many others. Check The Shooting Center training calendar for listings! Each session is worth up to 4 credits. Cost is session-specific. (Multiple Instructors)
Advanced Carry for Women – Tactical shooting for women by women. This class features multiple positions, split second decision-making, cover and concealment and more. 6 hours. $125. 4 credits (Varied Instructors)
Survival Shooting – What do you do when you have no choice but to defend yourself or others? How do you survive? This range-intensive, four hour class will pack a lot of moving and shooting, shooting from concealment, mindset analysis, and more. Taught by a retired LEO with 27 years of street duty, and as an LE firearms trainer and LE competitive shooter. MUST have your own gun, an IDPA or IPSC holster and belt, at least three magazines, appropriate range wear and prior training with firearms & 500 rounds. 4 hours. $125. 4 credits. (John Falldorf)
Future Classes in 2020 and beyond: Rendering Critical Care, Concealed Carry in Everyday Clothes, Air Soft Personal Defense Scenarios, and more. New classes will be posted on the training calendar as they are finalized.
Don’t forget our state-of-the art shooting simulator; available to the public at $25 per half hour for up to 10 people at a time. Call for
details!