Firearms Training

Charles Heller instructs for CCWs once a month at our Tucson store. The course is held typically mid-month once a month. The course is a total of 8 hours long, but broken up into two four-hour sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday. Payment for class is due at the time students sign up. Call 520-325-3346 to find out specific information!

Second Amendment Sports strongly encourages gun owners and cohabitants of firearm owners to seek professional hands on instruction in firearms maintenance, safety, marksmanship, and tactics. Our Bakersfield Training Division offers over 30 classes in self defense firearms training and precision marksmanship.

JANUARY

3 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
6 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
8 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
9 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
9 - 8Hr CCW Initial
12 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
13- CCW Tactics and Techniques
17 - 1Day Defensive Handgun *NEW COURSE*
19-20 - 8Hr CCW Refresher
22 - Defensive Knife 1
23 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
26 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
27 - Defensive Shotgun 1
31 - Basic Tactical Rifle *NEW COURSE*

FEBRURARY

3 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
5 - AR-15 Clinic
6 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
7 - 8Hr CCW Initial
9-10 - 8Hr CCW Initial
12 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
17 - 4Hr CCW Rewal
18 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 1 START
18 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 2 START
20 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
21 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 1 START
21 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 2 START
21 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 3 START
23 - 4Hr CCW Refresher
24 - CCW Tactics and Techniques

MARCH

3 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
6 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
10 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
12 - Glock Maintenance
13 - 8Hr CCW Initial
16 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
17 - Basic Handgun
20 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
23 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
24 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
27 - 4 Month Advanced Tactical Rifle START
30-31 - 8Hr Initial CCW

APRIL

2 - AR-15 Clinic
3 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
3 - 8Hr CCW Initial
6 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
9 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
13-14 - 8Hr CCW Initial
16 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
20 - Basic Handgun
21 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
24 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
24 - 8Hr CCW Initial
27 - CCW Tactics and Techniques
28 - 4Hr CCW Renewal

MAY

4-5 - 8Hr CCW Initial
11 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
12 - Defensive Knife 1
15 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
15 - 8Hr CCW Initial
18 - 4Hr CCW Renewal
21 - Basic Handgun
22 - Lever Action Rifle
25 - 4HR CCW Renewal
26 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
27-28 - 8Hr CCW Initial
30 - 1 Day Defensive Handgun *NEW*

JUNE

2 - 4HR CCW Renewal
4 - CCW Tactics & Techniques
5 - 8HR CCW Initial
8 - 4HR CCW Renewal
9 - AR-15 Clinic
11 - Glock Maintenance
12-13 - 2-Day Precision Rifle
15 - 4HR CCW Renewal
16 - Shotgun 1
17-18 - 8Hr CCW Initial
19 - 4HR CCW Renewal
23 - 4HR CCW Renewal
29-30 - 8HR CCW Initial

JULY

6-7 - 8HR CCW Initial
9 - 4HR CCW Renewal
11 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 1, 2, 3, and 5 START
13 - 4HR CCW
14 - Basic Handgun
15 - Advanced Defensive Handgun 1 and 2 START
16 - Knife 2
20 - 4HR CCW Renewal
24 - 4HR CCW Renewal
24 - 8HR CCW Initial
27 - 4HR CCW Renewal
28 - Ladies Only Handgun 1

AUGUST

3-4 - 8HR CCW Initial
6 - 4HR CCW Renewal
10 - 4HR CCW Renewal
11 - CCW Tactics and Techniques
14 - 4HR CCW Renewal
17 - Shotgun 1
18 - 4HR CCW Renewal
20 - Ladies Only Handgun 1
21 - 4HR CCW Renewal
21 - 8HR CCW Initial
24 - Basic Handgun
25 - Tactics 1
28 - 4HR CCW Renewal
31 - 4HR CCW Renewal

SEPTEMBER

Coming Soon

OCTOBER

Coming Soon

NOVEMBER

Coming Soon

DECEMBER

Coming soon

Force On Force Scenario Training
Use what you have learned in Advanced Defensive Handgun I,II,and III,together with tactics. These realistic force - on - force cenarios will sharpen your most crucial tool--your brain.

Advanced Defensive Handgun Courses I,II,III
Endorsed by Chuck Taylor’s American Small Arms Academy
These comprehensive handgun courses are our most popular to date. Come to class once a week, two hours per session and learn the modern technique of the pistol under the best of learning conditions. In our 12 week courses we are able to teach in a building block style. Learning new techniques in every class with the opportunity to practice during the week, which maximizes each students chance to be the best that he/she can be. If you are serious about your self defense or the defense of others, then these courses are for you! For those who have tight time constraints or are coming in from out of town, we also offer these courses in the original three day format every year.

8-Hour CCW (Initial Course)
This course is mandatory for obtaining your initial CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) Permit. Topics include safety, marksmanship, liabilities, stance, statistics, the path to choosing a defensive handgun and caliber combination, and much more. This course includes a written and shooting evaluation and is our basic level defensive handgun course. This is offered at least once a month.

4-Hour CCW (Renewal Course)
This course certificate is mandatory for renewing your CCW. It presents you with a modern perspective not found in many other institutions. The course is roughly 2/3 lecture, 1/3 range time, and includes written and shooting evaluations.

CCW T/T (4hrs)
Carry concealed weapon tactics and techniques! Receive suggestions on how to carry on the street, in the car, at home, restaurants, restrooms, etc. In this class,students will also work on handgun presentation skills. This course is designed to augment the regular CCW course.

Basic Handgun Course (3hrs)
This is a three hour course on safety and basic handgun marksmanship. This is a great place to start!

Tactics I (4hrs)
Learn the tactics associated with movement around your house or business. Home self defense myths exposed. Student will be involved with realistic scenarios.

Tactics II (4hrs)
A reinforcement of the tactics learned in the four hour Tactics Course, Tactics II has more and different challenging scenarios plus team work is part of this day. Prerequisite Tactics I.

Tactical Pistol (1 Day)
Combine our Advanced Defensive Handgun Courses with our enlightening Tactics course. This course includes live-fire exercises that will help you in worst-case scenarios. Prerequisite - Advanced Defensive Handgun I

Handgun Retention (4hrs)
Skills needed to keep someone from taking your handgun away from you plus other associated skills.

Precision Rifle Course I (2 Days)
This is a course designed for those who want to shoot up to the capability of their scoped long gun. The techniques learned will increase the capabilities of anyone interested in performance - from the law enforcement marksman to the hunter who is interested in that trophy animal. Marksmanship, shooting positions, ballistics, gear, optics, and many more topics will be lectured, discussed, and performed. Be prepared for two full days to include low-light shooting.

4-Day Precision Rifle w/Chuck Taylor (4 Days)

Practical/Tactical Rifle Course (1 Day)
This is an intensive field course geared toward the serious student, designed for the semiautomatic rifle or carbine. Marksmanship, shooting positions, calibers, loading, malfunctions, and low-light shooting will be just some of the lessons learned. This course is primarily designed for “iron sighted” rifles, but you may choose optics if you wish.

Hunting Rifle Course (1 Day)
A one day course geared for the hunter - realistic targets, field positions and more!

Defensive Shotgun I (4hrs)
A course designed to give students a perspective or the use of the defensive shotgun. Topics include safety, modes of operation, discussion on ammunition selection, live fire, use in home defense, and more.

Defensive Shotgun II (1 Day)
More advanced defensive shotgun techniques for graduates of our Shotgun I course. Prerequisite - Defensive Shotgun I

Knife I (4hrs)
A 4-hour intro course in the self-defense use of the blade. Stance, presentation, countermoves, and more are taught in this course.

Knife II (4hrs)
Building on the techniques from the Knife I Course, Students will learn more techniques enabling them to become even more proficient with the blade. Prerequisite — KnifeI

Ladies Only Handgun I (3hrs)
A defensive handgun should do three main things. Fit your hand, fit your lifestyle and come in a cartridge size suitable for self defense. Our Ladies only I course will help you make these decisions before you spend hundreds of dollars on some-thing that may not work for you!!!!

Upcoming Ladies Only Handgun II, III *

4 Month Tactical Rifle Course
If you are serious about the use of the tactical rifle/carbine then this course is for you!! Now with the CA. legal AR-15 style rifles and other CA. compliant self loading rifles the opportunity is here for us now. Come to class once a month for 4 months and learn techniques from CQB out to 200 meters. Learn about shooting on the move, from and around vehicles, urban and rural settings, and much more.

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Individual and small groups
Private lesson benefits are:
Scheduling and tailored classes to specific needs

ALL COURSE DATES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

* Call the Traning Division for prices, dates, and times! 661-323-4512 ext. 108