TRAINING CALENDAR

Date:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duration:
6 Hours
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What You'll Learn
This course is for the new to intermediate student. You will develop a firm foundation to properly advance your knowledge and skills utilizing the AR-15 platform. Please have a sling on your rifle and a 50 yard zero. This course is a prerequisite for participating in the AR-15 Skills Builder program.
What We'll Teach
This classroom and live-fire AR-15 Fundamentals course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15-style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense.

Classroom topics include:

- Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Accessorizing the AR-15

Live-range topics include:

- How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15
- How to confirm zero
- How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15
Cancellation Policy
Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a refund. There will be a 15% cancellation fee deducted from Class Refund to cover administrative expenses. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.
What to Bring
Ammunition
Long Pants
Close-toed Shoes
Brimmed Hat
Rifle / Carbine
Lunch
Rain Gear
Pen & Notebook
Eye & Ear Protection
Extra Magazines
What is Provided
Water / Beverage
Targets
Snap Caps
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

This course is for the new to intermediate student. You will develop a firm foundation to properly advance your knowledge and skills utilizing the AR-15 platform. Please have a sling on your rifle and a 50 yard zero. This course is a prerequisite for participating in the AR-15 Skills Builder program.

What Our Clients Are Saying ...

  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 19, 2024 by Will O.

    "Excellent hands on training and skill building."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 30, 2025 by Mark E.

    "Bill is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his flexibility in showing me how the basics apply to self defense as well as competition. This is a class I will take multiple times."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 20, 2024 by RICHARD S.

    "Great class, Bill is very knowledgeable and a fantastic instructor and person. Highly recommended."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 16, 2023 by Jennie M.

    "Bill did a great job with gun safety and tips on accuracy. Great class for anyone looking to improve their skills."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on May 8, 2024 by John H.

    "Great class. Bill is an excellent instructor."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 19, 2024 by Will O.

    "First-class training for defensive firearms use."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Feb 5, 2024 by Tony M.

    "This class was not just another 'how a firearm works--and learn how to shoot' course. Bill educated us on how to defend ourselves and our families in a society that is becoming more and more violent and lawless than ever before."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 28, 2025 by Will O.

    "The course material was presented clearly and the pace was well suited for the participants."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 16, 2023 by Daniel M.

    "Bill is a great instructor helping anyone willing to learn good techniques. This class helped me understand more about being ready to defend myself and family."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Feb 5, 2024 by Tony M.

    "Bill is highly knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, and proficient in firearms and self-defense. He knows his stuff, and I'm glad I attended. I'm smarter and wiser for it!"
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 25, 2024 by Nickolas D.

    "Bill Goode was excellent, absolutely worth the time and money!"
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Sep 13, 2024 by Linda D.

    "Enjoyed the valuable information received specifically for self defense and preparedness."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 17, 2024 by Stuart G.

    "Really enjoyed the course - Bill is a great instructor, very engaging with lots of good experience and relatable stories. Lots of actual shooting and analysis of results and capped off with great advice on how to continuously improve."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 23, 2025 by Phillip B.

    "This is the second time I've taken this class with Bill. He's an awesome instructor, and his creative additions to the material allowed me to confirm the advances I've made. Can't wait to take more advanced training from Bill and Victory Personal Protection!"

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