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ABOUT US
Industry leading
Stage and set safety is our passion.
With 28 years of experience in safely handling firearms for stage and screen, Dutch Merrick has become a leading figure in developing education and establishing safe practices for prop gun management in Hollywood.
Prop Gun Set Safety pioneers as the first experiential, hands-on workshop available to both union and aspiring union production craftspeople in Hollywood.
Tuition for the Prop Gun
Set Safety Essentials Workshop is $369
Which includes a pistol shooting workbook, a copy of the brand new "Prop Gun Set Safety for Film & TV" guide book, all workshop materials, studio safety blanks, snacks and some very cool Prop Gun Set Safety swag!
Mention in the payment notes which date & location you are booking.
($50 deposit can also hold a space for you, with the balance
to be paid on or before the workshop date.)
Tuition
for the Live Fire Learning
Pistol I course is $299
Which includes guns, paper, cardboard and steel targets, ammunition, range fees and a variety of pistols to learn with.
(Mention in the payment notes which date & class you are requesting.)
Pistol II "Intermediate" Course $175
Includes: Drawing from holster, Clearing Stoppages, Strong hand,
Weak hand, Transitions, Shooting from cover,
Shooting while kneeling,
and Movement!
(Prerequisite: demonstrate proficiency and safety during a Pistol I class.)
This is designed to use your gun, 2 magazines minimum, your (non-retention) holster and your Ammo. Expect 200-250 rounds fired.
Duration: 4-5 hours
We will have rental guns w/ holsters available.
And additional ammunition available on the day.
Rifle I "Introduction to Marksmanship" course $299
Includes: Identifying and operating bolt, pump, hinge and semi-automatic actions. Shooting from the bench, kneeling, standing and prone. Use of iron sights, scoped and red-dot optics. We will fire low and high power small caliber cartridges.
Private Instruction available
in all disciplines
Call 626 268 1979 9am-6pm M-F
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