Marksman Tactical - Firearms Saftey Training
COURSES
NRA Certified Course Options
Basic Personal Protection in the Home
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and provides information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm). Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills; strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation; firearms and the law; how to choose a handgun for self-defense; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.
Basics Of Pistol Shooting
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. In this instructor-led courseyou will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end.
This course may be completed in a single day format or over several days with smaller blocks of instruction. The course Instructor will contact you shortly thereafter. The Blended training format provides students the flexibility to complete a significant portion of the course in an eLearning environment, prior to arriving for the classroom and range session with an NRA Certified Instructor.
Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Home Firearms Safety
Non-shooting course that teaches students the basic knowledge and skills to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms/ammunition in the home.
This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearm accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, and course completion certificate.
SERVICES
Training and Consultation Services
TRAINING CONSULTATIONI am available to proctor and administer home saftey and personal defense constultation. Contact me for information and availablity.
UPCOMING RANGE DATES
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Meet your Instructor
Officer Mark Matthews
Meet the Instructor
Mark Matthews
30+ years of law enforcement experience with 25+ years as a police supervisor
Police firearms instruction began in 2010
Dignitary protection for worldwide heads of state and celebrities with well known names
Experience working closely and successfully with the United States Secret Service, Department of State and other agencies charges with professional protection
Experienced, Approachable and Inclusive
We can help answer these questions for you:
“What is the best gun for me?”
“How should I hold a gun?”
“What kind of training is available and how much training do I need?”
“ How do I shoot a gun effectively?”
There are so many “instructors” out there in real life and on the internet. How do you choose? Here at Marksman Tactical we present to everyone according to their skill and comfort levels, the essential training needed to handle firearms in a safe and responsible manner. We train in the “National Rifle Association way.”
The National Rifle Association 3 Fundamental Rules for safe gun handling:
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYSkeep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
At Marksman Tactical, our mission is to provide safe, responsible, and effective firearm instruction to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to handle firearms safely and legally. We are committed to promoting responsible gun ownership, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and situational awareness.
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