PIstol Training

For the Recreational, Tactical, or Competition minded shooter

About This Training

Learn pistol skills for recreational, tactical, and competition goals. Rapidly and accurately engage close quarter targets.

What Do We Cover?

Our comprehensive training includes:

  • Weapons Manipulation: Master the essentials of pistol handling, including safe and efficient weapon manipulation. Learn how to quickly and accurately reload, clear malfunctions, and transition between shooting positions, targets, and more.

  • Gear Selection: Understand how to choose and optimize your equipment. We guide you through selecting the right handgun, holster, and accessories, ensuring your gear is tailored to your needs.

  • Marksmanship Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in shooting fundamentals. These are the building blocks for all your shooting.

  • Positional Shooting and Movement: Learn techniques for shooting accurately from various positions and while on the move, ensuring you can stay effective in dynamic real-world scenarios or competition.

  • Real-World Tactics and Application: Practice real-world techniques and theory to prepare for high-stakes situations. There’s no second chance in a gunfight, so we teach you the right way to win.

  • And More: Our training goes beyond the basics, offering a wide range of advanced techniques and insights tailored to your growth as a shooter. We continuously expand your skill set, ensuring you’re prepared for any situation.

Where It Happens
  • In Jacksonville, Florida: Our pistol training takes place at Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club on the west side of Jacksonville.
  • Private Bay: Gateway provides private pistol bays for our training sessions, offering a controlled environment to practice with both handguns and pistol caliber carbines.
When Can I Start?
  • Flexible Scheduling: We offer training year-round, with 1-on-1 sessions or small group options available to fit your schedule. We shoot in almost all weather but may need to reschedule for severe weather. If you opt to shoot in the summer be prepared for the heat!
How Do I Sign Up?
  • Easy Registration: Just reach out via the contact form to inquire about our private coaching sessions and secure your spot.
  • Questions? We have answers! Just reach out and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

Whether you’re a brand new recreational shooter, competitive action shooter, or focused on tactical performance, our pistol training program is designed to sharpen your skills. Led by special operations veterans, our instruction covers fundamental, intermediate, and advanced techniques—all tailored to your individual needs.

You’ll learn about:

  • Proper Pistol Handling and Manipulation
  • Equipment Selection
  • Self Defense and Tactical Practical Skills
  • Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Speed & Accuracy Drills
  • Dynamic Movement & Shooting
  • And More…

 

We offer personalized 1-on-1 coaching or small group training, customized to help you achieve your specific goals. Join us and take your pistol shooting to the next level.

Training Cost

$75*/hr/pp

*Minimum 2 hours. Does not include range fee, optional rental equipment, or ammunition. Group rate discount available.

Slo-Mo Action with the Sig 320 Max
(Yes, You Can See the Bullets!)