Tampa Shooters Network

Course Brief: Shooting at the range and shooting in a life and death situation, are two completely different things. This defensive pistol course will guide you through the basics of utilizing your firearm under stress conditions. Topics covered include: stance, combative drawing, mastering trigger control, mastering recoil, stress fire, tactical target engagement and point shooting.
Course Level: Advanced
2026 Cost: $300 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise
Length: 7.5 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Defensive Mindset
- Gun Fighting vs. Gun ‘Range Shooting’
- Equipment Review
- Grip Review
- Dominant Eye / Hand Solutions
- Combative Shooting Stance / Body Positioning
- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations
- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments
- Correct Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques
- Getting Off the X
- Two Handed Sighted Shooting Techniques
- Two Handed Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques
- Two Handed Point Shooting Techniques
- Mastering Recoil
- Shooting and Moving: Forward and Backwards
- Emergency Magazine Changes vs. Tactical Magazine Changes
- Understanding and Effectively Using Trigger Reset
- Multiple Threat Priorities and Engagement
- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.
- Must have shot at least 1000 rounds through the gun you will be using prior to this class (500 rounds of which must be within last 12 months).
- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.
- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.
- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).
- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.
- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.
- 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.
If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class.
Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:

Advanced Defensive Shotgun Class

Course Brief: Students should enter this course with a basic understanding of the mechanics of your shotgun such as loading and clearing. With the correct choice and application of the different types of ammunition, a shotgun is one of the most versatile defensive tools ever created. We will begin with a refresher in safety issues specific to shotguns. Then not only do we discuss when and where buckshot, slugs and birdshot are appropriate, but also build a knowledge base of less lethal ammunition as well. You will learn ranging & patterning of both buckshot and slugs. Running a shotgun effectively requires a lot of manual dexterity so we will focus heavily on loading/reloading techniques both in an administrative environment and under stress. Shooting on the move, improvised positions, recoil management and using cover are all addresses. This is not a course for the inexperienced nor the faint of heart or shoulder.
Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $300 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise
Length: 7.5 Hours
Skills that will be worked on and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Nomenclature and Functions
- Sling Set-up
- Stance & Grip
- Low Muzzle / High Muzzle
- Presentation / Mounting
- Explanation of Loading, Unloading and Malfunctions
- Recoil Reduction Techniques
- Basic Ballistic Issues
- Patterning
- 25 Yards & Under
- 25 Yards & Over
- Shooting from Different Positions
- Moving & Shooting
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
- Students must be familiar and competent with basic loading, firing and manipulation of his/her shotgun of choice. If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend the course below or booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending 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.
Prerequisite Course which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but is Not Mandatory:

## Precision Rifle Immersion Level Two

Course Brief: This two-day precision focused course is designed to take our past Precision Rifle Level One shooters out to 800 plus yards. Picking up from our level one course, a strong focus will be put on data gathering and confirmation, along with wind reading, ranging, and engaging unknown distance targets. This course will let established shooters D.O.P.E out and test their equipment and skills to past 800 yards under the direct supervision and coaching from professional instructors.

Most of the two days shooting will be conducted from the prone position, however some bench work may be necessary. Use of reticles for both ranging and hold overs will also be covered along with timed stressed induced shooting drills.

This is not a basic class. All prerequisites listed below will be fully adhered to. All students will be expected to arrive with Rifles, Ammunition and Equipment set up, dialed in, and ready to shoot.

Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $800 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, and Overnight Lodging.
Lodging will be provided at the Home2 Suites Vero Beach or comparable hotel. Pricing Based on Single Occupancy. 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
- Fundamentals of Precision Marksmanship
- Equipment Review
- Doping Rifle Out to 800 Plus Yards
- Engaging Targets at Known and Unknown Distances
- Ballistics: Atmospheric & External
- Wind Measurement and Estimation
- Target Ranging Techniques
- Using Reticle for Hold Over
- Individual Coaching
- More
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.
Required Prerequisites:

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Defensive Carbine Immersion

Course Brief: This 2-Day Immersion picks up where our one day Advanced Defensive Carbine Course ends with new skills practiced using repetition of drills while learning to shoot under stress. Focus will be on Drills and Techniques most commonly accepted for Fighting with a Rifle, as well as some less common techniques that we believe invaluable in an urban fighting environment. Students will develop skills that increase their speed, accuracy and confidence with a carbine. Course includes working around vehicles, shooting from improvised positions, transitioning to and from pistol, extreme close contact shooting, introduction to team tactics and more. This class is offered 2-3 times per year. Space is limited to 15 students. This is NOT a basic course and all students must be up to speed before attending, please see the prerequisites below.
Course Level: Advanced
$575 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunches, Drinks, and Merchandise
Length: 2 days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Defensive mindset
- Gun fighting v gun ‘range shooting’
- Getting off the X
- Stress fire
- Shooting and moving in all directions
- Shooting from improvised positions
- Shooting from moving platform
- Understanding controlled cover fire
- Wall of bullets
- Speed v accuracy drills
- Rifle point shooting techniques
- Pistol point shooting techniques
- Shooting while under physical and physiological stress
- Multiple threat priorities and engagement
- Human anatomical targeting preferences
- Combative weapon transition techniques
- Solving malfunctions (stoppage drills)
- Shooting moving targets
- Working around vehicles
- Correct shooting techniques from cover / concealment
- Understanding OODA loop in defensive scenarios
- Multiple target / threat techniques
- Working as a team
- Bad guy / guys with hostage technique
Skills and requirements needed coming into this class:
- Must be comfortable with chosen firearm while shooting in a traditional static range environment.
- Must be familiar with basic manipulation and use of chosen firearm
- 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.
Required Prerequisite Courses are: