There is a warm place in America’s heart for the “lever guns” of yesteryear, which found their zenith in the Winchesters and Marlins that won the west. Many thousands of these pieces go afield for deer season each fall. Like the pump-action shotgun, the lever-action rifle is sturdy and reliable. It may be had in a wide variety of calibers, and when a sturdy sling and perhaps a low-power optical sight is attached, the lever-action rifle becomes a formidable weapon system, especially in the upper ranges of calibers, such as the 45-70 Government cartridge, which is used today for protection … [Read more...]
Edged Weapons Training
This two day class provides the essential fundamentals of self-protection using an edged weapon. Regardless of size, strength, age or gender you can learn to defend yourself with any type of edged weapon using the concepts you will learn in this class. You will start off by learning the basic stance, footwork, balance and body mechanics that set the foundation. You will then transition into the highly effective and practical techniques for using an edged weapon while defending against a variety of attacks including empty hands, knives, sticks and firearms Additional topics covered will … [Read more...]
BRAVE – Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters
Your primary defensive goal is to avoid, evade, or escape violence, but sometimes you just aren’t able to and violence finds you. This class presents the philosophies and concepts, including specific tactics, techniques, and procedures, for dealing with unavoidable violence associated with common locations such as your home, workplace, and public places, such as parking lots, theaters and restaurants. Designed for the concealed handgun carrier, this course emphasizes key practices for concealed carry and employment of the defensive handgun from a concealed carry position. Mindset, … [Read more...]
Colt M-16/AR-15 Armorer’s Course
Gunsite is pleased to host Colt for their factory Armorer’s course (not often offered outside of LEO/MIL). Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting of the M-16 /AR-15 family of weapons including rifles, carbines, and sub-machine guns. Colt will provide all weapons, tools, class materials, and certificates. Students must pass a written test with 70% or better, along with a practical application of assembly and reassembly of the … [Read more...]
Colt 1911 Armorer Course
Gunsite is pleased to host Colt for their factory Armorer’s course (not often offered outside of LEO/MIL). Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Colt “O” frame/1911. Colt will provide all weapons, tools, class materials, and certificates. Students must pass. If your desired date is currently Sold Out….fill out the CLASS application (below) to be put on the WAITING LIST. … [Read more...]
