Firearms courses
Classes for Every Skill Level
At Stay Ready Training, firearms education is built for real life. Our classes are structured, safe, and focused on skills you can actually use to protect yourself, your family, and your home. We offer courses for every experience level, from first-time shooters to experienced carriers, you can start where you are and grow at your own pace.
What We Offer
- Beginner friendly courses: Learn safety, handling, and marksmanship in a calm, supportive environment.
- Intermediate and advanced training: Build defensive skills, work through realistic problems, and learn to run your gun under stress.
- Women only classes: Comfortable, confidence-building training for women who want to learn with a female instructor and a like minded group.
- Private 1:1 and small group training: Custom sessions built around your goals, whether you want focused individual coaching or training with family, friends, or your team.
No matter where you are in your firearms journey, our goal is simple. Safe, practical, confidence-building training that helps you stay prepared and stay ready.
Women's Intro to Pistol
This women only course is designed by women, for women, and led by our certified female firearms instructor, Aubrey. It is open exclusively to female participants.
Women’s Intro To Pistol focuses on comfort first, then confidence. The environment is relaxed, supportive, and built for honest questions. You do not need any experience and you will not be the only beginner in the room.
You will learn:
- Safe firearm handling and range behavior
- Basic pistol parts and operation
- Simple answers to common questions and myths
- Dry fire drills that build comfort and confidence
- Live fire exercises to apply what you have learned
Recommended equipment:
- Pistol
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
Don't have your own gear?
Rental packages are available. Rental includes pistol, eye and ear protection, and a magazine pouch.
Come ready to learn in a judgment free space where skill and confidence grow together.
Intro to Pistol
New to shooting or ready to rebuild your foundation the right way. Intro To Pistol is our core beginner class for first time shooters and anyone who has not trained in a while.
This safety based course keeps the pace calm and structured so you can focus on building strong fundamentals.
You will learn:
- Proper firearm handling and range safety
- Basic pistol parts, operation, and terminology
- Dry fire exercises that build safe habits and technique
- Live fire drills that put everything together on the range
Recommended equipment:
- Pistol
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
Don't have your own gear?
Rental packages are available. Rental includes pistol, eye and ear protection, and an ammo or magazine pouch.
No experience is required. Just a willingness to learn and a desire to become a safe, responsible shooter.
Intro to Rifle/Carbine
Intro To Rifle / Carbine is for anyone who wants a solid foundation with a rifle platform. New owners, casual shooters, and people dusting off an old rifle are all welcome.
The focus is on safety and core skills that every rifle owner should know.
You will learn:
- Safe firearm handling and range procedures for rifle platforms
- Basic marksmanship fundamentals
- Loading, unloading, and simple magazine changes
- How to build stable shooting positions
- Range etiquette and best practices
Recommended equipment:
- Rifle of choice such as AR 15, AK, pistol caliber carbine, or similar platform
- At least one magazine
- Eye and ear protection
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
This is a beginner friendly course taught in a structured, practical environment. You will leave with more confidence and control behind your rifle.
Level 2 Pistol
Level 2 Pistol is for shooters who already understand the basics and want to start working in a more defensive context. The focus is on running the gun efficiently and solving simple problems under time and stress.
You will learn:
- How to recognize and clear common pistol malfunctions
- Tactical and emergency reload techniques
- How to engage multiple targets efficiently and accurately
- Fundamentals of shooting while moving
Recommended equipment:
- Pistol
- Quality holster
- Magazine pouch
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
Don't have your own gear?
Rental packages are available. Rental includes pistol, holster, magazine pouch, and eye and ear protection.
Whether you are training for personal defense, work requirements, or your own standards, Level 2 Pistol will push your skills forward in a focused and realistic way.
Shooting from Concealment
Shooting From Concealment is built for people who actually carry. This class focuses on safely drawing and firing from real concealment setups, not open range rigs.
If you carry in an inside the waistband holster or use a concealment style bag, this course shows you how to access, draw, and shoot in a way that works under real pressure.
You will learn:
- How to set up concealment so your gun is both safe and accessible
- Step by step draw techniques from IWB holsters and concealment bags
- How to safely engage from standing, seated, and kneeling positions
- How to think about concealment tactics, threat levels, and basic legal context
- Movement, use of cover, and post engagement awareness drills
Our instructors break down each skill in simple steps with constant attention to safety. You get hands on coaching so you leave with habits you can trust.
Recommended equipment:
- Modern, reliable pistol in good working condition
- IWB holster or concealment carry bag that fully covers the trigger guard
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
Who should attend:
Concealed carry permit holders, responsibly armed citizens, and anyone who wants to sharpen defensive pistol skills under realistic conditions.
Rifle/Pistol Combo Course
The Rifle / Pistol Combo Course gives you a strong foundation in both primary and secondary weapon systems. You learn to handle each platform safely on its own, then start working safe transitions between them.
You will learn:
- Basic nomenclature and function of both rifle and pistol systems
- Safe handling and range procedures with both platforms
- Core shooting fundamentals for each weapon
- Efficient, safe transitions from rifle to pistol and back
- Simple target identification and engagement decisions
Recommended equipment:
- Rifle with sling
- Pistol with belt and holster
- Rifle and pistol magazine pouches
- 100 rounds of ammunition for each weapon system
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
Who should attend:
Shooters who want to build confidence running both rifle and pistol in a dynamic environment. All skill levels are welcome and safety and fundamentals stay at the center of every drill.
Level 2 Rifle/Carbine
Level 2 Rifle / Carbine builds on your basics and starts to apply rifle skills to more dynamic situations. You learn to keep the rifle running when things go wrong and to stay accurate while you move and think.
You will learn:
- Reinforcement of rifle safety and handling
- How to clear common malfunctions quickly
- Reloads under time and pressure
- Shooting while moving with acceptable accuracy
- Engaging multiple targets in sequence
- Adjusting to targets at different distances
Recommended equipment:
- Rifle with at least two magazines
- Magazine pouch mounted on a belt
- Eye and ear protection
- 100 rounds of ammunition
- Weather appropriate clothing (course is outdoors)
This course is ideal for shooters who understand basic rifle fundamentals and want to move into more realistic, problem solving work.
Date Night (Guns & Roses)
Guns And Roses is our date night course for couples who want something better than dinner and a movie. You get real training, real communication, and a fun shared challenge.
Whether you are both new to firearms or only one of you has experience, this course keeps the atmosphere light and supportive while still delivering real skills.
What to expect:
- Firearms safety and handling basics for both partners
- Dry fire drills that build muscle memory and coordination
- Live fire range time with instructor support
- A relaxed, fun environment with a couples focus
- All skill levels welcome, from brand new to experienced
No pressure. No egos. Just solid training and a good time together. Date night gets a little louder and a lot more meaningful.
Physical Pistol
Physical Pistol is our high intensity pistol course for experienced shooters who want to train hard. This class moves beyond static lanes and asks you to shoot, move, and think under real physical stress.
Expect to work through drills that challenge your endurance, coordination, and decision making while maintaining safe and accurate pistol handling.
This is not a beginner class. You must already demonstrate safe firearm handling and be prepared to move, sweat, and think while you work.
Recommended equipment:
- Pistol and quality holster
- Pistol magazine pouch
- Minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather appropriate clothing and athletic footwear
- Water and snacks are strongly recommended
Be ready to work hard, shoot smart, and test your limits in a controlled environment.
Home Protection Plan
Home Protection Plan
Your home should feel safe. The Home Protection Plan turns that idea into a real, working plan for your specific house and family.
This is a custom service, not a generic checklist. Our team uses experience in active threat response and tactical search to help you build a defensive plan that fits your layout, your lifestyle, and your comfort level.
What the Home Protection Plan includes:
- Exterior walk through: We assess your property for vulnerabilities and advantages, then recommend changes that improve security and visibility.
- Interior plan design: Inside your home, we design a simple plan that assigns clear roles, identifies safer areas, and accounts for kids, pets, and visitors.
- Hands on training: We walk you and your family through the plan and practice it. Topics include weapon system selection, safe handling, communication, and contacting 911.
- Family safety and confidence: Every member of the household understands the plan and what to do if something happens. The goal is calm, clear action, not panic.
This is not a one size fits all program. It is your plan, built for your home.
Contact us for pricing and to schedule your custom Home Protection Plan.
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