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Recent articles and interviews

GOOD MORNING AMERICA DEC 3, 2021

Prop master and armorer Dutch Merrick weighs in on gun use on film sets

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Variety: Hollywood Armorer Reacts to ‘Rust’ Manslaughter Charges: ‘There Is So Much Fault to Go Around’

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CNN Tonight Feb 1st, 2023

CNN Tonight with Laura Coates Discussing Charges against Alec Baldwin in the Rut Tragedy

DEMOCRACY NOW! OCT 26, 2021

"Worked to Death": IATSE Film Crew on “Rust” Walked Off Set to Protest Conditions Before Shooting

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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.)
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Course description & Tuition
for Live Fire Learning:

"Pistol Foundations: Safe, Confident Gun Handling" course is $299
Alumni just $199

This class is designed for people who value clarity, patience, and professionalism.
If you are looking to understand firearms safely, calmly, and competently—this is exactly where to begin.
If you are looking for tactical drills, competitive shooting, or high-intensity instruction, this course is likely not the right fit.


"Pistol Continuation: Skill-Building & Confidence" $299
($199 with your OWN Gun, gear and ammunition)
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.


"Beyond the Pistol: Shotgun Fundamentals" $299
($199 with your OWN Gun, gear and ammunition)
For "Pistol Foundations" graduates curious about shotguns for home defense, understanding, or general competence—no prior shotgun experience required.
A calm, methodical introduction to shotgun handling, safety, and use—framed specifically for people who already trust pistols and want to expand their understanding.


"Beyond the Pistol: Rifle Confidence Lab" $299
($199 with your OWN Gun, gear and ammunition)
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. For "Pistol Foundations" Graduates who want demystification, familiarity, and comfort with rifles. This class is intentionally paced and concept-forward. It is not a tactical or competition course.

(Mention in the payment notes which date & class you are requesting.)


Private Instruction available
in all disciplines
Call (Six Twenty Six) 268 1979
Phone hours: 9am-6pm M-F

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