Course Overview

Rifles and shotguns require a different skill set than handguns, and this class is built to teach you those skills from the ground up. Whether you have never fired a long gun before or you are looking to sharpen your accuracy and technique, our instructors will work with you one-on-one to meet you where you are.

We cover rifles and shotguns of all types — bolt action, semi-automatic, AR-platform, pump action, and more. You can learn to shoot from the bench for precision work or standing for practical application. We will match the instruction to your goals: recreational shooting, hunting preparation, home defense, or long-range marksmanship.

What You Will Learn

• Long gun safety — Muzzle control, safe carry positions, and range protocols specific to rifles and shotguns
• Proper shooting positions — Bench rest for precision, standing, kneeling, and prone positions depending on your goals
• Stance and body mechanics — How to manage recoil, mount the gun properly, and build a stable shooting platform
• Sight and optic fundamentals — Iron sights, red dots, and magnified optics — how to use what is on your gun
• Trigger control and follow-through — Clean trigger press and recoil management for accurate, repeatable shots
• Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing — Confident manipulation of your specific firearm platform

Who Is This Class For?

This class is for anyone who wants to learn to shoot a rifle or shotgun effectively. First-time long gun owners, hunters who want to be more confident in the field, AR-15 owners who want proper instruction, or anyone who just wants to have some fun at the range — we have got you covered.

If you are cross-dominant (for example, left-handed but right-eye dominant), do not let that stop you. Our instructors have personal experience working through these challenges and can help you adapt quickly.

What to Bring

• Own a rifle or shotgun? Bring it (unloaded) along with your own ammunition
• Do not own one yet? We have rifles available for you to use during the session
• Eye and ear protection (we can provide these if needed)
• Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
• Water — especially for outdoor sessions in the Florida heat