NSSF announced the addition of a new First Shots introductory course on suppressors. The suppressor segment has surged in recent years and is primed for additional growth with the impending removal of the $200 tax stamp Jan. 1, 2026 — making it a valuable time to come on board as a First Shots host and help customers advance their shooting sports journey.
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CCW Safe will sponsor ConcealedCarry.com's upcoming Vigilance & Fellowship Church Security Digital Round Table, scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM CST. This 90-minute online event is designed to equip faith communities with essential strategies to enhance safety and prevent targeted violence within places of worship.
GRITR Range, an indoor shooting range and gun training center in DFW, is scheduling a comprehensive lineup of pistol classes this September. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn gun safety or ready to enhance your marksmanship proficiency, GRITR's advanced facility and certified instructors are here to ensure a safe and engaging experience.
Laser Ammo USA Inc. launched the 3rd generation of the Smokeless Range, a free upgrade to the successful Smokeless Range 2.0. The new and improved Smokeless Range enhances the visual experience with its new menu design, addition of the ‘Favorite’s Page’ for users to easily collect and access their most-used drills, and its new ability to store multiple laser offsets for an effortless switch between different laser trainers.
An aspect of the National Matches at Camp Perry occurs every year with the help of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit is the Rifle Small Arms Firing School. SAFS is a two-day event, tucked in the schedule in the middle of the highpower championships with classroom instruction and range firing for any experience level.
GRITR Range announced a Texas LTC class to be held on July 28 from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The range is a Texas Department of Public Safety Certified instructor, allowing it to provide successful students with the official documents required for obtaining their licenses.
Those marksmen and women hoping to finetune their rifle skills even more extensively should look to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Advanced Highpower Clinic, part of the 2024 National Matches in Port Clinton, Ohio.
The National Rifle Association of America announced the release of its most recent update to the NRA Range Development and Operations Online Course. The course comprises 12 lessons, including a new module with an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it pertains to shooting ranges.
The National Matches at Camp Perry, facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program in partnership with the Ohio National Guard, attracts thousands of guests each year to the historic ranges of the Ohio National Guard Training Facility. Outside of competition, the National Matches offers an array of educational courses, from junior to adult – delivering a little something for everyone.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has announced its lineup of Master Instructor and Range Officer training courses for 2024. These courses allow learning opportunities on how to train others in marksmanship as well as to ensure safety and proper regulations at local competitive events.
The DOUBLES DUTY Ultimate Practice Shooting System brings the practice requirement to the shooter's home where one can practice any of the doubles games any time, using your gun. The system consists of two LaserPro Moving Target Projectors with Voice Command and a single Red LaserShooter in your shotgun.
Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training Company will launch an online course “Off-Body Purse/Bag Course” featuring Gun Tote’n Mamas bags and purses. The launch date is Friday, September 30, 2022.
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association released the 2021 Texas Permitless Carry Guide to encourage Texas gun owners to make safety and training a priority with the inception of H.B. 1927.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has created a program to teach beginner shooting skills and to provide new information to the experienced: Marksmanship 101 courses. Offered for both rifle and pistol, they are excellent gateways for adults and juniors alike to learn more about the fundamentals of firearm use in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association High Power community in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, hosted a CMP Rifle Clinic this past September, with a near record of 27 participants. The coaches were excited to see such a large percentage of first-time attendees, young and old, electing to shoot the M1/M1A Series rifle.
This one-day course focuses on the basics of semi-automatic rifle training and is designed to increase your comfort level and develop a solid skill base with a modern sporting rifle. The three upcoming course dates are July 7, 9, and 11, 2020.
Internationally renowned firearms instructor and author, Vicki Farnam of Defense Training International and DTI for Women, announced a recent addition to her lineup of firearms courses, centered on off-body carry, and in particular using GTM Original (GTM) purses and bags.
Beretta USA is pleased to announce two new sponsored locations, which will be offering Beretta armorer training. These include PROFORCE Law Enforcement, Brea, CA and Sumner Co. Emergency Management, Gallatin, TN.
SIG SAUER Academy announced the addition of Women’s Concealed Carry to the 2019 Course Schedule. This unique curriculum was written and designed by female instructors whom have carried firearms for years as law enforcement officers and nonsworn citizens.
After a five-year hiatus, the Scholastic Action Shooting Program announces the SASP Junior Olympic Development Camp (JODC) is back.
