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An NRA Life Member and long time Gun-enthusiast with the goal of teaching all ages to SHOOT SAFELY!


Visit the Class Descriptions page to learn more about what each course includes.

Basic "Learn to shoot" orientation

courses are approximately 4 (four) hours long and are available on request.
These may be either day or evening classes. Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun will be scheduled on separate days. class size is limited to 4 (four) students. Once you have determined what class you would like email me to schedule a date/time, (see the contacts page for email) or Click here for a basic shooting course request form.

For Instructor courses not listed, Click here for an Instructor Certification course request form. This includes requests for Range Safety Officer courses.

You may send your request by email or phone. We will respond quickly and do our best to meet your training needs!

Click on the "Class Request Form" below for a form to download (all forms are MS Word documents), fill out, and return via mail/email!

Texas License To Carry Class: See class description page for eligibility requirements.
Texas Residents: your Drivers License or identification card photo will be used. A Certificate of Completion is Provided for everyone that successfully completes the course. All fingerprints must be submitted through the DPS contractor L-1 Services.
NOT INCLUDED: handgun and ammunition for qualification, however we may have handguns you can use and ammunition you can purchase.
New License Course Length 4 to 6 hours (approx) Plus range instruction and qualification shooting. A renewal class is no longer required.

LEARN TO SHOOT: Two types of courses are available.

1. MOST REQUESTED COURSE
FIRST Steps Orientation--Firearm Instruction, Responsibility and Safety Training -- courses for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. They are designed to provide a hands-on introduction to firearm safety, handling, and shooting skills. these courses can be conducted one-on-one to meet your schedule. Each course lasts about four hours. We limit these courses to four students per class.
Cost: $75.00 per student. (Family and Group rates available)

Shooting course request form.

2. COMPLETE COURSE
The Complete Basic Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun courses are each a full day class.
Date: Scheduled for individuals or groups on request.
Cost: for the one day course for an individual is $165.
Group rates available for two or more.

Basic Muzzleloading/Black Powder
this class includes Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun is a 10 hour course. it includes a lesson on how to clean a black powder firearm and an example of what you need to do it with.
Date: Scheduled by request.
Cost: $175.00 per person for the class. Family Rates Available.
If you are interested on only one Platform, (i.e. rifle) we may be able to offer a discount based on what you are interested in.

Metallic Cartridge Reloading, course length approximately 8 hours.
Date: click here to request course.Scheduled by Request.
Cost: $155.00 per person. Family Rates Available.

Shotgun Shell Reloading, course length approximately 8 hours.
Date: click here to request course.Scheduled by Request
Cost: $155.00 per person. Family Rates Available.

Home Firearm Safety:
This course is intended for the whole family. It covers safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition IN THE HOME as well as away from it. It includes a hands-on familiarization of handguns, rifles and shotguns. It will include the most common action types of each to insure the students know how to safely take control of the firearm, check it to make sure it is not loaded or unload it to make it safe if necessary. The course takes about four hours. No live fire is included in this course.
Cost: $75.00 per family.
class request form.

Personal Protection in the Home
This course is designed for beginning to intermediate level pistol shooters. Participants must be experienced shooters to maximize what can be learned from this course. It will introduce the student to defensive shooting and teach basic defensive handgun skills. Course length is approximately 9 hours.
Date: click here to request course.Schedule Pending,
Cost: $155.00 Family and group rates available.

Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home.
THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SHOOTING COURSE.
The course covers unique safety and legal issues that apply when a concealed handgun is carried in public, including legal and ethical ramifications when responding to a life threatening encounter, and the legal, moral, emotional and social aftermath of the use of deadly force outside the home.
The Course is PRESENTED IN TWO PARTS.

  • The basic course takes nine hours and includes presenting a handgun from concealment and engaging a target. It can be taken alone. (See "Class Description" page for full description)
  • The Advanced Personal Protection Outside the Home Course is an additional five hours of Special Shooting Techniques, i.e. moving to cover, multiple targets, point shooting techniques.
    Date: click here to request course.April 23-24, 2018,
    Cost: Basic course (9 hours), $155.00, Full course (14 hours), $255.00

    Range Safety Officer:
    This course is designed for those involved in supervising shooters on the range and assisting range management in determining range regulations.
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Date: click here to request course.Schedule Pending
    Cost: $175.00 Top

    NRA Instructor Certification Courses:
    Instructor Certification course request form
    To Sign up for Instructor Courses already scheduled, see the specific course listing below.

    Chief Range Safety Officer:
    You must already be an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer prior to taking this course.
    If you are not an NRA Instructor, an additional 6 hour course is required. Let me know on sign-up if you need this course.
    Bring your NRA Credentials Card with you to class.
    Date: Click here to request course.Schedule Pending.
    Location:Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234
    Cost: $235.00.
    Already an NRA instructor and don't need the Basic Instructor Training? cost is $175.00.

    Home Firearm Safety & Basic Instructor Training.
    Date: click here to request course. Scheduled By Request.
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234. Classroom only, no live fire in this class.
    Cost: $155.00.
    Already an NRA instructor and don't need the Basic Instructor Training? cost is $95.00 and arrive by 1:30pm.

    Basic Pistol & Basic Instructor Training:
    Dates: Click here to request course.September 24-25, 2018
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $235.00.
    If you are already an NRA Instructor and don't need the Basic Instructor Training, your cost will be $175.00 and arrive by 2:00 pm.

    Basic Rifle & Basic Instructor Training:
    Dates: Click here to request course.August 20-21, 2018
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $235.00.
    If you are an NRA Instructor and don't need the Basic Instructor training, your cost will be $175.00 and arrive by 2:00 pm.

    Basic Shotgun & Basic Instructor Training:
    Dates: Click here to request course.March 19-20, 2018
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $235.00.
    If you are already an NRA Instructor and don't need the Basic Instructor Training, your cost will be $175.00 and arrive by 1:30 pm.

    Basics of Personal Protection in the Home Instructor:
    Date: Click here to request course.March 27, 2018
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $175.00
    NOTE: this is NOT an entry level course. You must already be an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor to qualify to take this instructor course.

    Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor:
    Date: Click here to request course.May 21-22, 2018
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $295.00
    NOTE: This is an intermediate to advanced level course. You must have already taken the student course AND already be Basic Pistol AND Personal Protection In the Home Certified Instructors to qualify to take this Instructor course.

    Muzzleloading Instructor:
    Dates: Click here to request course.Schedule Pending
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $235.00
    This course includes all types of black powder firearms, i.e. rifle, pistol and shotgun. If you are already an NRA Certified Instructor and don't need Basic Instructor training, your cost will be $175.00.

    Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor
    Dates: Click here to request course.Schedule Pending.
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $175.00 per person

    If you are not already an NRA Certified Instructor there is an additional 6 hour course required for $60.

    Combine Both Reloading Instructor courses in one visit for a reduced combined cost of $295 excluding Basic Instructor Training.

    Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor
    Date: click here to request course.schedule pending
    Location: Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur, 76234.
    Cost: $175.00 per person

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