As a veteran-owned and operated facility, American Shooters provides a diverse selection of training opportunities. Our team of experienced instructors have trained some of the world's top government agencies, and private security details in use-of-force and tactical instruction.

Our NRA-certified staff is highly trained and ready to instruct the new handgun owner on basic safety and operation. We offer concealed firearm permit courses and classes to develop the skills of the novice shooter.

 

Concealed Firearm Permit Courses

American Shooters offers private and group State of Nevada concealed firearm permit courses.

Initial Permit

1 Day - Every Saturday from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm

2 Day - 4th Wednesday+Thursday of Every Month from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Price: $100 per person (includes 2 firearm qualifications)
+$10 per additional Firearm + Ammo + Target
Eye and ear protection is provided

Renewal Permit:

1/2 Day -  Every Saturday from 7:45 am to 1:00 pm.

1 Day - 4th Wednesday of Every Month from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Price: $80 per person (includes 2 firearm qualifications)
+$10 per additional Firearm+Ammo+Target
Eye and ear protection is provided

*Privately Scheduled Classes for Individuals or Groups Available*

**Contact Jack Hawley at 702.768.6162


Basic Handgun Course
Recommended for new handgun owners or those thinking of purchasing their first handgun, this comprehensive introductory course covers the safe and proper operation of a handgun. Each course can be catered to the customer's specific needs.

 

Basic Handgun:

(1/2 Day) Every Tuesday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

 

Price: $80 per person +Ammo+Target

Eye, Ear Protection, and Rental Firearm are provided if needed

*Privately Scheduled Classes for Individuals or Groups Available*

**Contact Jack Hawley at 702.768.6162

 

Defensive Handgun
The Defensive Handgun series begins where your concealed firearms permit training ends. Divided into three levels, the Defensive Handgun series is designed to teach skills that could possibly save ones life when confronted with a lethal force scenario. Courses are 3-4 hours in length to accommodate busy schedules. Topics covered include: safety, proper selection of self defense firearm and gear, principles of marksmanship, firearm manipulations, firearm malfunction clearances, combat mindset, low light shooting, applying shooting skills in a home defense environment, and more!

Defensive Handgun 1:

Gear, principles of marksmanship, firearms manipulations, firearms malfunction clearances

1/2 Day - First Tuesday of Every Month from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

 

Price: $100 per person +Ammo+Target
Eye and ear protection is provided

 

Defensive Handgun 2: Strong/support hand only shooting, one handed malfunction clearance techniques, cover vs. concealment, moving & shooting, low/no light techniques

Defensive Handgun 3: Cognitive shooting scenarios (Prism simulator), force on force, home defense strategies

*Privately Scheduled Classes for Individuals or Groups Available*

**Contact Jack Hawley at 702.768.6162

 

Basic Rifle Course
Recommended for new rifle owners or those thinking of purchasing their first rifle, this comprehensive introductory course covers the safe and proper operation of a rifle. Each course can be catered to the customer's specific needs.

 

Basic Rifle:

1/2 Day - Third Tuesday of Every Month from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

 

Price: $80 per person +Ammo+Target

Eye and Ear Protection are provided if needed

*Privately Scheduled Classes for Individuals or Groups Available*

**Contact Jack Hawley at 702.768.6162

 

Defensive Rifle
The Defensive Rifle programs cater to those who have purchased a long gun and would like to maximize the capabilities of both shooter and firearm. Following the same building block approach as our Defensive Handgun series, our Defensive Rifle programs are a great addition to that new rifle purchase.

Defensive Rifle 1:

Nomenclature, operation/ care & cleaning, principles of marksmanship, zeroing methods, rifle manipulations, malfunction clearance techniques

1/2 - Day 4th Tuesday of Every Month from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

 

Price: $100 per person +Ammo+Target
Eye and ear protection is provided

 

Defensive Rifle 2: Moving and shooting, low/no light shooting techniques, support side shooting, cover vs. concealment, shooting from positions of cover

Defensive Rifle 3: Cognitive shooting scenarios (Prism simulator), force on force, the rifle as a home defense firearm, medium shoot/penetration demo

*Privately Scheduled Classes for Individuals or Groups Available*

**Contact Jack Hawley at 702.768.6162

 

Armorer's Courses
American Shooters hosts a number of armorer's programs from leading manufacturers. All offerings are manufacturer certified and graduates will receive an armorer's certification and credentials.

IPSC/IDPA/ 3 Gun Competition Courses
As proud supporters of the shooting sports, American Shooters now offers courses for the novice and experienced competition shooter. Our staff of competition shooting instructors will guide you through fast paced course topics such as introduction to the shooting sports, training competition skill sets, fast and efficient gun handling, stage breakdown and strategy, fluid dynamic movement, and developing a training regimen. American Shooters also offers skills clinics and in-house competitions.

Low Light / No Light Shooting Clinics
Seventy percent of all lethal force encounters happen in low light or darkness. This course will focus upon the techniques used for the deployment and utilization of your firearm and flashlight in a low light scenario. Topics covered include: physical visual acuity at night, target identification, flashlight deployment techniques, firearm manipulations with a flashlight, and low light shoot/ no shoot scenarios.

Defensive Tactics
Geared toward the security professional, the course focuses on hand to hand skills, handcuffing techniques, and baton use.

Subject Matter Expert Seminars
American Shooters will host SME's from various fields of expertise to talk about their experience, give shooting seminars, and provide gear/ product clinics. Stay tuned for a list of upcoming SME events.

Custom Courses
Custom courses are available for large groups, private individuals, law enforcement, military units, and private security companies. Call to discuss your needs or make an appointment.

    

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