Curriculum Options
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Private Custom TrainingPrivate Custom Training
3 Hour Course
Location: Saltwaters Shooting Club – 900 Big Oak Rd. St. Augustine, FL
Private classes are for students of all ages and can be customized to fit individual needs. Sign up for 1:1 time with the instructor or bring a small group of friends or family. This structure allows for more individual attention without the worry of other students’ expectations not being met. Your training will center around one of the focus areas listed below. The instructor will slow the delivery of topics or ramp them up to meet the inherent skill level of the individual student(s). This method allows for the important things first, then the second things second and so on. Our goal is to push each student’s cognitive load to their individual limit without overwhelming them. In doing so, retention of skills is more successful.
- See below for focus area options.
- When booking, you will be asked to select how many are in your party and your desired area of focus. You may have up to 5 people in your group.
- Call to discuss training for students under the age of 10
NOTE: The booking calendar will show one slot available for each class, but you can have up to 5 people in your group. You will identify your group size during the booking process.
- Pistol Basics
- Pistol Fundamentals 1
- Pistol Fundamentals 2
- Pistol Fundamentals 3
- Intermediate Pistol 1
- MSR [AR-15] Basics
- Defensive Shotgun Basics
Instruct the student(s) on safe firearms handling, demonstrate safe firearms handling, and allow the practice of safe firearms handling to reinforce an acceptable safety standard. An inventory of student(s) skill level(s) will be identified to provide a baseline in which a safe and goal driven training regime can be developed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- How to identify a safe direction (in any environment)
- How to clear a pistol, how to show clear, how to verify clear
- How does a pistol work
- How to load a pistol
- Determine eye dominance
- Athletic shooting stance
- How to grip the pistol
- How to present the pistol
- Introduction to trigger press (this is the key)
- Introduce pneumonic training for task retention
- Recoil management
- How to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct the Wall Drill (dry-fire)
- Conduct an accuracy drill(s) to establish a baseline
- Conduct a confidence drill(s)
- Conduct a fun drill(s)
- Approx. 50 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
Methods of instruction will evaluate the student(s) existing skill level. Suggestions will be explained, demonstrated, and then practiced for individual fundamentals. Shooting well boils down to executing the fundamentals at a high degree of efficiency. There will be a high degree of focus on “The Process” to ensure good habits are formed and bad habits are mitigated. Safety will be emphasized throughout the class. This class is for those that have the basics already.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review of Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review how to clear a firearm, how to show clear, how to verify clear
- Review Fundamentals of Marksmanship
- Review Sight Alignment | Sight Picture
- Natural point of aim and athletic stance
- Review grip and presentation
- How consistency leads to better outcomes
- Reinforce pneumonic training aids
- Practice trigger press
- Practice recoil management
- Introduce malfunction clearing – Type 1 Malfunction
- Introduce the “Shot Timer”
- Introduce target transitions – same target
- Review how to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Repetition is the goal of this class
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Cold fire drill from the high compressed ready – 10 shots
- Distance will vary based on skill and training history
- Warm up exercises
- Conduct accuracy drill(s)
- Conduct confidence drill(s)
- Conduct fun drill(s)
- Approx. 100 to 150 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok | Shot timer | Dummy rounds (available for purchase)
- Range fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Xtra magazine (at least 1 extra)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
Methods of instruction will evaluate the student(s) existing skill level. At this point students are expected to have little difficulty in maintaining a safe gun handling posture. Trigger finger discipline and muzzle management are critical, zero tolerance for complacency. This block of instruction is designed to introduce additional fundamental skills needed in being a proficient gun handler. The cognitive load on the student will increase with more dynamic drills. A continued focus on “The Process” will ensure that the outcomes will eventually improve. This class is for those that have completed Fundamentals 1, as those skills are foundational to these new skills.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review of Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review of foundational fundamental skills from previous training
- Reinforce target transitions – same target
- Review how to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Introduce drawing from a holster
- Dry-fire | Live-fire
- Introduce emergency reloads
- Dry-fire | Live-Fire
- Introduce malfunction clearing – Type 2 Malfunction
- Dry-fire | Live-fire
- Introduce 1-handed shooting – dominant hand
- Again, repetition is the goal of this class
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Cold fire drill from the high compressed ready – 10 shots
- Distance will vary based on skill and training history
- Warm up exercises
- Conduct accuracy drill(s)
- Conduct confidence drill(s)
- Conduct fun drill(s)
- Approx. 100 to 150 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok | Shot timer | Dummy rounds (available for purchase)
- Range fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- OTW pistol holster | OTW mag holders (minimum 1 extra magazine)
- OTW = outside the waistband
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
Methods of instruction will evaluate the student(s) existing skill level. Trigger finger discipline and muzzle management are critical and expected at this point, zero tolerance for complacency. This block of instruction is designed to introduce additional fundamental skills needed in being a proficient gun handler. The cognitive load on the student will increase with more dynamic drills. A continued focus on “The Process” will ensure that the outcomes will eventually improve. This class is for those that have completed both Fundamentals 1 & 2, as those skills are foundational to these new skills.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review of Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review of foundational fundamental skills from previous training
- Review how to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Review drawing from a holster
- Introduce tactical reloads [reloads with retention]
- Dry-fire | Live-Fire
- Introduce malfunction clearing – Type 3 Malfunction
- Dry-fire | Live-fire
- Expand target transitions concepts – multiple targets
- Introduce 1-handed shooting – Support hand
- Again, repetition is the goal of this class
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Cold fire drill from the high compressed ready – 10 shots
- Distance will vary based on skill and training history
- Warm up exercises
- Conduct accuracy drill(s)
- Conduct confidence drill(s)
- Conduct fun drill(s)
- Approx. 100 to 150 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok | Shot timer | Dummy rounds (available for purchase)
- Range fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- OTW pistol holster | OTW mag holders (minimum 2 extra magazine)
- OTW = outside the waistband
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
At this point you are not a beginner shooter. You are expected to conduct yourself as a seasoned shooter and be able to function in a “Hot Gun” environment. This means guns will be loaded. You will be expected to know the status of your handgun. There will be absolutely no handling of handguns unless on the line ready to shoot or EVERYONE is behind the bench, and you are CLEARED to handle your handgun. As always methods of instruction will evaluate the student(s) existing skill level. This block of instruction is designed to take those fundamental skills learned and begin to apply them in a dynamic environment. The cognitive load on the student will increase even more. “The Process” doesn’t change just the difficulty of the drill through time constraints, target size, and distance. This class is for those that have completed both Fundamentals 1, 2, & 3 as those skills are foundational to success.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review of Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review of foundational fundamental skills from previous training
- Review how to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Review drawing from a holster
- Introduce Move-then-shoot Drills
- Dry-fire | Live-Fire
- Introduce Orientate-then-shoot drills
- Dry-fire | Live-fire
- Introduce alternate shooting positions
- 1 handed shooting continued
- Continue with target transitions – multiple targets
- Decrease time allotments
- Deeper dive into trigger press
- Explore acceptable sight pictures
- Again, repetition is the goal of this class
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Cold fire drill from the high compressed ready – 10 shots
- Distance will vary based on skill and training history
- Warm up exercises
- Conduct accuracy drill(s)
- Conduct confidence drill(s)
- Conduct fun drill(s)
- Approx. 100 to 150 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok | Shot timer | Dummy rounds (available for purchase)
- Range fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- OTW pistol holster | OTW mag holders (minimum 1 extra magazine)
- OTW = outside the waistband
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
The modern sporting rifle (MSR) is a fun platform to shoot, however it has some inherent nuances that need to be taught to effectively operate. Instruct the student(s) on safe firearms handling, demonstrate safe firearms handling, and allow the practice of safe firearms handling to reinforce an acceptable safety standard. An inventory of student(s) skill level(s) will be identified to provide a baseline in which a safe and goal driven training regime can be developed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- How to identify a safe direction (in any environment)
- How to clear an MSR, how to show clear, how to verify clear
- How does an MSR work – parts of the MSR
- Basic set-up | length of pull – sling – iron sights – red dot/holographic
- How to load and charge an MSR
- Eye dominance factors
- Athletic shooting stance
- How to properly mount an MSR to your shooting stance
- Use of a sling (if installed) to add support to shooting
- Sight alignment
- Use of safety
- Introduce pneumonic training for task retention
- How to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct the Wall Drill (dry-fire)
- Conduct an accuracy drill(s) to establish a baseline
- Conduct a confidence drill(s)
- Conduct a fun drill(s)
- Approx. 50 – 60 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (NO MSRs available currently to borrow)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
The defensive shotgun is a great option for those wanting an alternative to pistols or the MSR [AR-15] for protecting their home. This class isn’t designed for the sporting clay or skeet shooter. This class will begin exposing the student on how the shotgun needs to be set-up and how to use it effectively. Instruct the student(s) on safe firearms handling, demonstrate safe firearms handling, and allow the practice of safe firearms handling to reinforce an acceptable safety standard. An inventory of student(s) skill level(s) will be identified to provide a baseline in which a safe and goal driven training regime can be developed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- How to identify a safe direction (in any environment)
- How to clear an shotgun, how to show clear, how to verify clear
- How does an shotgun work – semi-auto | pump action
- Basic set-up | length of pull – sling – front sight bead – ghost ring – red dot/holographic
- How to load and charge a shotgun
- Eye dominance factors
- Athletic shooting stance
- How to properly mount a shotgun to your shooting stance
- Use of a sling (if installed) to add support to shooting
- Sight alignment
- Use of safety
- Clear a malfunction
- Shot patterning – buckshot | slugs | defensive loads of each
- How to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct the Wall Drill (dry-fire)
- Conduct an accuracy drill(s) to establish a baseline
- Conduct a confidence drill(s)
- Conduct a fun drill(s)
- Approx. 30-50 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Dummy rounds
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a shotgun)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
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Group Training – Pistol BasicsGroup Training – Pistol Basics
3 Hour Course
Location: Saltwaters Shooting Club – 900 Big Oak Rd. St. Augustine, FL
This is NOT a private class. This class has the potential to have students you don’t know in it. If you want a private option, please see Private Custom Training option. This class is reserved for adults that are of legal age and status to own and possess a firearm. However, this class will be limited to 5 students max. This allows for more individual attention while still achieving curriculum objectives. The focus will still be on the fundamentals. Our goal is to push each student’s cognitive load to their individual limit without overwhelming them. In doing so, retention of skills is more successful.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Instruct the student(s) on safe firearms handling, demonstrate safe firearms handling, and allow the practice of safe firearms handling to reinforce an acceptable safety standard. An inventory of student(s) skill level(s) will be identified to provide a baseline in which a safe and goal driven training regime can be developed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- How to identify a safe direction (in any environment)
- How to clear a pistol, how to show clear, how to verify clear
- How does a pistol work
- How to load a pistol
- Determine eye dominance
- Athletic shooting stance
- How to grip the pistol
- How to present the pistol
- Introduction to trigger press (this is the key)
- Introduce pneumonic training for task retention
- Recoil management
- How to safely conduct DRY-FIRE drills
- Next steps
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct the Wall Drill (dry-fire)
- Conduct an accuracy drill(s) to establish a baseline
- Conduct a confidence drill(s)
- Conduct a fun drill(s)
- Approx. 50 rounds of ammunition
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
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Private Skill BuilderPrivate Skill Builder
1.5 Hour Course
*For returning students only*
Location: Saltwaters Shooting Club – 900 Big Oak Rd. St. Augustine, FL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Skill Builder class is meant to take the skills learned previously in a Private Course or Group Pistol Basics and allow for additional self-discovery. It is important to reinforce the previously learned skills and cement them through repetition. It takes at least 70+ repetitions to learn a new skill. This class is designed to help reinforce the most basic foundational skills needed to be a proficient shooter.
NOTE: When booking, you will be asked to select how many are in your private group. Please note, the booking calendar will show one slot available for each class, but you can have up to 5 people in your group. You will identify your group size during the booking process.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review the Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review what a safe direction is (in any environment)
- Review and reinforce previously learned skills through repetition
- This will be a guided range holding you accountable to the process
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct an accuracy drill to establish a baseline
- Conduct confidence drills that reinforce previously taught skills
- Conduct fun timed drills – push yourself
- Ammo needed: NO LIMIT shoot as much as you can accurately in 1.5 hours
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
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Group Skill BuilderGroup Skill Builder
1.5 Hour Course
*For returning or experienced students only*
Location: Saltwaters Shooting Club – 900 Big Oak Rd. St. Augustine, FL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Skill Builder class is meant to take the skills learned previously in a Private Course or Group Pistol Basics and allow for additional self-discovery. It is important to reinforce the previously learned skills and cement them through repetition. It takes at least 70+ repetitions to learn a new skill. This class is designed to help reinforce the most basic foundational skills needed to be a proficient shooter.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Review the Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Review what a safe direction is (in any environment)
- Review and reinforce previously learned skills through repetition
- This will be a guided range holding you accountable to the process
- Likely throw in some friendly competition
COURSE OF FIRE
- Conduct an accuracy drill to establish a baseline
- Conduct confidence drills that reinforce previously taught skills
- Conduct fun timed drills – push yourself
- Ammo needed: NO LIMIT shoot as much as you can accurately in 1.5 hours
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open mind & winning attitude
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Special EventsSpecial Events
Length of course varies based on specific needs
Do you have a need for a large group firearms training? We can customize a session to fit the specific needs of your group. Call or email us today and we can custom design a session for your goals.
IDEAS INCLUDE
- Pick from any of the private class curriculums
- Gun-Day Fun-Day: shoot a variety of firearms in a safe guided environment
- Situational Awareness | Lethal force considerations | Mindset
- Custom shooting gear packages
- Employee bonding experience
INCLUDED
- Targets | Eye/Ear Pro (if needed)
- Barrel Blok (available for purchase)
- Range Fee
WHAT TO BRING
- Firearm | Ammo (email if you need to borrow a firearm)
- Drinks | Snacks
- Clothing appropriate for an outdoor range | Close toed shoes (no sandals)
- Open Mind & Winning Attitude