Safety First and Always!
Teaching firearms safety and skill to ensure enjoyment of the shooting sports.
Teaching firearms safety and skill to ensure enjoyment of the shooting sports.
AB 2571 essentially put an end to youth shooting sports in California by preventing anyone from speaking to a person under 18 years of age about anything having to do with the Second Amendment, hunting, competitive shooting, or any firearms-related product.
Please do not use this web site if you are a California resident under 18 years of age.
Our instructors are NRA and/or DOJ certified to teach their disciplines, and are active members of the local shooting community.
We can train you with your firearm(s) or provide safe top quality name brand equipment to help you start your journey.
We are licensed to sell ammunition and complete ammunition transfers in the State of California. We do not sell to the general public but receive regular shipments and can also special order the ammunition needed to support your training or personal use. Please place your order when scheduling your training session.
We have a course for you whether you are a seasoned shooter or just getting started.
We offer NRA certified courses as well as custom curriculum to meet your specific training needs. Courses vary in length. NRA certified courses include all instructional material as well as official certification. We offer classes with indoor and outdoor range options.
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a pistol. The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation and is available in the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Successful students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and receive an NRA course completion certificate.
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. Admission to this course is based on the Chief Instructor's recommendation. This instructor-led only course gives you direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end and may be conducted in a classroom and/or on a shooting range with an Instructor. The successful Student will complete a written Examination and course of fire to receive an NRA course completion certificate. This course does not currently satisfy the requirements of any local law enforcement agency for the issuance of a CCW permit. You might consider taking this course to improve on the minimum required training received for the issuance of your CCW permit.
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle. This instructor-led course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Successful students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive an NRA course completion certificate.
Prerequisite: 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.
Description: 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.
This course is for the new firearm owner or anyone preparing to purchase their first firearm. The course includes; the basics of firearm safety, handling, storage and shooting. The course includes classroom instruction and range time. Successful students receive the NRA "New Shooter Seminar" certificate. The student may choose to add the Firearms Safety Card course to this class to prepare for their first or upcoming purchase.
Have you been away from the shooting sports for a while? Have you completed a basic skill or introductory level class? We can coach you to be more comfortable and proficient with your gun. We will customize a program with both classroom and range time to help you improve your safety, skill, knowledge and comfort in the use of your gun.
This course is for the owner of a new firearm they are not familiar with. The course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own and use their specific pistol model safely.
Effective January 1, 2015, the Handgun Safety Certificate program was replaced with the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) program. Under the FSC program, requirements that previously applied to handguns only now apply to all firearms (handguns and long guns), unless exempt. We are authorized to offer the training and administer Student Examinations. Successful applicants will receive a Firearms Safety Card.
This class will review the NRA Basic Gun Safety "Always" Rules and introduce the students to basic safe gun holster use. This course includes live fire drills drawing from OWB (outside the waistband) holster without concealment. Contact us to reserve a spot in the next beginning holster class. Space is limited.
This class will review the NRA Basic Gun Safety "Always" Rules and build on the students basic safe gun holster use. This course includes live fire drills drawing from OWB (outside the waistband) holster without concealment. This class will transition to drawing from OWB concealment. Contact us to reserve a spot in the next beginning holster class. Space is limited.
This event is a private class presenting the NRA "New Shooter Seminar" to first time or novice shooters. Contact us to schedule this course. Space is limited.
This class will review the NRA Basic Gun Safety "Always" Rules, reinforce gun handling skills developed in earlier lessons and present higher level decision making and target selection processes. This course is presented for pistol or rifle and includes classroom instruction as well as live fire drills. Contact us to reserve a spot in the next class. Space is limited.
GVFTA lead Instructor, Gil Vargas, helped provide basic rifle instruction to over 600 new, novice and experienced Scout shooters during this event on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 01, 2022. He worked as a volunteer instructor and range safety officer for the firearms portion of this BSA Regional training and merit badge qualification event as coordinated by CRPA. GVFTA congratulates all the merit badge earners and welcomes all the new and novice shooters to the 2A community.
Instruction personnel participate in regular training to prepare for the offering of new or expanding the schedule of current classes. There are no classes offered on those dates which will be posted here.
The staff and students recently participated in the "Gunshot Lifesaver" training which was led by the course developer and owner of Lary Townson, TM productions. This course included training in gunshot, stabbing and basic trauma treatment. Other training opportunities are being scheduled to help our students grow in emergency preparedness and awareness. Contact us for more information or to reserve a spot in the next class.
Developing gun handling skills shouldn't mean leaving your loved one at home. Bring him/her along for a shared experience and enjoy a small discount.
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South Pasadena, California 91030, United States
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We are a high power rifle shooting club. We meet monthly to enjoy the sport and improve our skills. Whether you're just starting out or have been shooting for a while, you'll be able to improve your marksmanship in a safe and friendly environment. You'll learn from some of Southern Cal's best shooters and be a part of a great organization.
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