Florida Firearms Training

Course Brief: This course will be invaluable to anyone who wants to experience the satisfaction of long range precision marksmanship. It is specifically designed around the needs of shooters (both new and old) that are interested in learning the fundamental skills for shooting accurately out to 500 yards whether for hunting or sport. Course intent is to cover the techniques required to achieve first round hits out to 500 yards. This is a marksmanship skills course and does not include advanced sniper techniques. Course consists of classroom and on-range practical training.
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: $800 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, and Overnight Lodging. Pricing Based on Single Occupancy Lodging. Discounts available for students wishing to share a room.
Length: Two days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Safety
- Rifle Set-up
- Muzzle Devices
- Chronograph
- Wind Holds
- Understanding Reticles
- Mils vs MOA
- Environmental Considerations
- Inconsistencies
- DOPE to 500 yards
- Bi-pod, Sling and Ammunition Selection and use
- Ballistic Comparisons
- Correct Bench and Prone Shooting Positions
- Understanding Eye Relief
- Breathing
- Grip
- Trigger Control
- Follow Through
- Cleaning Your Rifle
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
- Must have a valid concealed weapons license and present it to the instructor upon check-in. If you do not have a valid Concealed Weapon License from a US State, let us know at booking and we will provide directions on how to provide a background check in lieu of this requirement. Background check reports must be received no later than 3 business days prior to the class.
- All students must be safe and familiar with their chosen firearm. This is not an Introductory Class. It is for Experienced Rifle Shooters wishing to fine tune their skills. Those with limited experience or new to Precision Rifles, should first attend an Introduction to Precision Rifle Course.
1. Arrive to class with a 100 yard zeroed rifle.
2. A “padded barrel”… We’ll explain in full detail why, when you arrive. To pad your rifle barrel, simply follow this process. Clean your rifle as deeply as you want. Then, shoot 30 rounds through it. Then, run an oiled patch through the rifle barrel a few times. No solvents. No brushes. Just oiled patches. That’s it put the gun in your bag and come to class. You’ll be better off if you do. Again full details on why, when, when and how, when you get here.
3. Make sure you have MATCH GRADE ammo. Your rifle is not going to perform to the level we need with regular / range / cheap ammo.
4. You need a proper malleable rear bag to get the best out of this class. We recommend the Armageddon Gear “Python rear bag” or similar.
5. You are REQUIRED to show up with a scope that has either: (A) Finger adjustable target turrets. Or (B) Bullet Drop Compensator reticle… or both.
6. We will teach you how to use the Ballistic App “Ballistics Calculator 2025”. You will need to have it down loaded to your smart phone and have inputted all your rifles data. If you use another ballistic app Kestrel, Geo Ballistics, Shooter, Strelok Pro etc…That’s fine, but we (the class) will not stop to teach each and every different type of app. It will YOUR responsibility to show up with either BC2025 loaded and ready to learn how to use in class… or your “other app” (that you will NOT require help with). Ballistics Calculator 2025 is available on Google Play and for both iPhone and android.
- ANY questions, doubts, and insecurity you may have about your gun, scope, gear or ammo needs to be addressed with our office BEFORE you attend the class. If you fail to show up with serviceable gear, or scopes not properly mounted to rifles, etc, you will be required to rent one of our guns and buy our ammo. We will not have the time or personnel on the day of the class, to deal with incorrect or unassembled equipment. You have been warned. IF IN DOUBT, CALL US.
Equipment List:
- 200 Rounds of Match Grade Ammo - No Steel Core, Penetrating or Tracer Ammo
- Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy* ( 308, .223, 6.5 Creedmoor or similar caliber. Precision rifles are a necessity for a course of this kind.)
- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards. Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticles are recommended. Scope must have either: Finger-Adjustable Target Turrets or a Bullet Drop Compensator Reticle or both.)
- Bipod
- Sling
- Rear Bag
- Cleaning Kit
- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter
- Rifle Data Book or Notebook
- Shooting Mat
- Spotting Scope (recommended)
- Range Finder (recommended)
- Scope Adjustment Tools
- Calculator
*Rifle rental is available, if needed, for $125. Must request rental at time of booking, and must purchase all ammunition from the instructor the day of class if using rental rifle.
Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1
Maximum Number of Students: 12

Booking and Cancellation Policy:
A $250 Deposit is required at the time of booking and will be charged to the card entered at registration. The course fee balance will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. This deposit is refundable with the exception of the following fees:
$25 Administrative Fee for any schedule changes or cancellations (regardless of cause)
$250 Late Cancellation Fee for changes or cancellations made within 30 days of class.
$800 No Show Fee for cancellations received within 14 days of class and no shows.

Lodging will be provided at the Hampton Inn Okeechobee, unless otherwise advised.

No refunds will be issued and the full course fees will apply to students arriving unprepared for the class. If you have any questions about the required equipment or how to prepare for this course, call or email us in advance to discuss.
Preregistration through Florida Firearms Training is Required. Register online at https://floridafirearmstraining.com/reservation-form or Call Us at 561-450-9586

• Concealed Carry Next Steps
  - Private Instruction
  Equipment List:
  - Your Chosen Handgun for Concealed Carry
  - Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for Holster Guidelines)
  - Minimum of 2 Magazines for Semi-Automatic or Speed Loaders for Revolver (The more you bring, the more time you get to spend shooting!)
  - 200 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)
  - Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection (This may be purchased at the range.)
  - Sturdy Belt (designed to hold the weight of a gun)
  - Pants with Belt Loops
  - Closed-toe Shoes
  - No V-neck or Tank-top Shirts
  - A Cover Garment such as a Lightweight Button-up Shirt.
  - Pen and Paper
  All students must arrive with the equipment/clothing listed above. Those without the required equipment will not be able to participate in the on-range portion of the course.
  Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1
  Maximum Number of Students: 6-12 depending on location
• Preregistration through the Florida Firearms Training is required. Register Online at https://floridafirearmstraining.com/reservation-form or Call Us at 561-450-9586.