Rifle/pistol course in the panhandle?

[KHunt]

I’m sure this has been covered at some point but I’m new here. I’m looking for a quality tactical rifle / pistol course in the panhandle area. Any help is appreciated.

 

[JWlineman]

Altus in Baker has quality instructors on their range, for someone a little more local, Scott Yingling in Pensacola offers more "tactical" type courses in rifle and pistol.

 

[ABlaster]

Talon Training in Midway (Tallahassee area) offers courses, as well as Signal 0 training in the Lake City area.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

If you're serious about real training void of a bunch of tactical range theatrics, I run a small training operation just east of Tallahassee off I-10 on a secluded private property range.

Two-day Carbine/Pistol with just about anything a serious training class would include. The cost to attend my classes of this type is $150.00.

I have had such a successful repeat ratio I went to a half-off policy some years back for repeat attendees. I lost my web site last year so I can't refer you to it for research on student feedback or instructor credentials.

I currently have private group classes scheduled for Feb 3/4; March 2/3; and March 16/17 that I might be able to slip you into if you're interested in something that soon.

 

[Med24]

https://gulffirearmsinstruction.com/ - just across the Alabama line in Stapleton, AL. Offers pistol, rifle, and shotgun classes at different levels with focus on defensive applications.

 

[ABlaster]

Seriously, go with Bowhntr6pt. Don't think that because it's super affordable the content is lacking. I've been to $600 classes that didn't offer what he's offering for 150, and I've been to a lot of schools (a lot, lot of schools).

 

[Tezzy]

Signal 0 hands down

 

[JMJGC]

Element Training Complex on why. 90 near Holt

 

[Jdcujo]

If you're serious about real training void of a bunch of tactical range theatrics, I run a small training operation just east of Tallahassee off I-10 on a secluded private property range.

Two-day Carbine/Pistol with just about anything a serious training class would include. The cost to attend my classes of this type is $150.00.

I have had such a successful repeat ratio I went to a half-off policy some years back for repeat attendees. I lost my web site last year so I can't refer you to it for research on student feedback or instructor credentials.

I currently have private group classes scheduled for Feb 3/4; March 2/3; and March 16/17 that I might be able to slip you into if you're interested in something that soon.

Quick question would these be classes recognized by nra to use as CE for my LE instructor credentials (have to have 24 per 3 year period).

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Quick question would these be classes recognized by nra to use as CE for my LE instructor credentials (have to have 24 per 3 year period).

The are by FDLE for CJSTC certified instructors, I have no idea what NRA requires or recognizes.

 

[ABlaster]

They should count towards the NRA certs. I have two NRA certifications I have to keep up (select-fire and patrol rifle) and when I called for some clarification I was told pretty much any handgun/rifle course should do, but it had to be from a school/instructor that was legit and easily searchable so they could verify it for auditing purposes.

Edit: IIRC you can use 8 hours from an armorer’s course towards your 24 as well.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

They should count towards the NRA certs. I have two NRA certifications I have to keep up (select-fire and patrol rifle) and when I called for some clarification I was told pretty much any handgun/rifle course should do, but it had to be from a school/instructor that was legit and easily searchable either so they could verify it for auditing purposes.

Edit: IIRC you can use 8 hours from an armorer’s course towards your 24 as well.

"Legit"? Well, that leaves me out...lol.

 

[AeroSME]

The are by FDLE for CJSTC certified instructors, I have no idea what NRA requires or recognizes.

NRA has a separate line of Instructors and Counselors for LE training. Here is the link. https://le.nra.org/law-enforcement-training/

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

NRA has a separate line of Instructors and Counselors for LE training. Here is the link. https://le.nra.org/law-enforcement-training/

Thanks... but I have no interest in anything NRA.

 

[griff2021]

If you're serious about real training void of a bunch of tactical range theatrics, I run a small training operation just east of Tallahassee off I-10 on a secluded private property range.

Two-day Carbine/Pistol with just about anything a serious training class would include. The cost to attend my classes of this type is $150.00.

I have had such a successful repeat ratio I went to a half-off policy some years back for repeat attendees. I lost my web site last year so I can't refer you to it for research on student feedback or instructor credentials.

I currently have private group classes scheduled for Feb 3/4; March 2/3; and March 16/17 that I might be able to slip you into if you're interested in something that soon.

If you would like help with the website, let me know. I'd be happy to help and am knowledgeable in that arena. What happened to it?

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

If you would like help with the website, let me know. I'd be happy to help and am knowledgeable in that arena. What happened to it?

Thanks but I'm starting the process of shutting things down. Interest isn't as consistent as it once was and cancellations continue to be an issue. Ammo cost and availability isn't helping.

I had a good long run... I'm satisfied. This was never about making money, my course costs show that... it was about meeting people, making connections, training, and becoming better myself... I accomplished all of that.

Basically my web guy got apathetical and the lease ran out. I got tired of trying to get him to do anything so I gave up.

 

[RVGuru]

Thanks but I'm starting the process of shutting things down. Interest isn't as consistent as it once was and cancellations continue to be an issue. Ammo cost and availability isn't helping.

I had a good long run... I'm satisfied. This was never about making money, my course costs show that... it was about meeting people, making connections, training, and becoming better myself... I accomplished all of that.

Basically my web guy got apathetical and the lease ran out. I got tired of trying to get him to do anything so I gave up.

Are you still running the April class?

 

[ABlaster]

The cancellations surprise me, really.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Are you still running the April class?

I have two classes in April that are a go.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

The cancellations surprise me, really.

The cancellations surprise me, really.

Well I’m not exactly a household name lol.