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Individual Firearms Instruction

This is real world, hands-on firearms handling

8 hr
485 US dollars
Burbank, CA

Service Description

Learn individually, hands on familiarity and best practices with live firearms. From the basics to choosing the best firearm to suit your needs, this highly personalized training is available for individuals or pairs. We will learn in a classroom environment and at the shooting range. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about, handle and fire a wide variety of firearms. Classes are tailored to the needs of the individual and may feature Pistols, Rifles and or Shotgun training. Dutch Merrick has 35 years experience including competitive "practical-pistol", Wrangling prop guns for film and TV and as a certified National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol Association firearms instructor. This instruction uses a "total participant involvement" method, including an empathetic and thoughtful approach to learning. This class is perfect for beginners looking for a nurturing learning environment or season shooters looking to improve their skill-set. The program runs between 6 and 8 hours and is determined by the learning pace of the participants.


Contact Details

818.422.7373

Dutch@PropGunSafety.com

Burbank, CA, USA


Payments:

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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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 you are requesting.)

Pistol II "Intermediate" Course $175
Includes: Drawing from holster, Clearing Stoppages, Strong hand,
Weak hand, Transitions, Shooting from cover, Prone shooting,
and Movement!
(prerequisite, pass Pistol i with a score of at least 300.)
This is designed to use your gun, 2 magazines minimum, your holster and Ammo. Expect 2-300 rounds fired. Duration: 6 hours
We have rental guns w/ holsters available and additional ammunition available on the day.


Rifle I "Intro 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.

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