The legal issues surrounding self-defense are the most often neglected and mis-informed part of self-defense training. An in depth look at the essential elements needed for a successful self-defense claim from the perspective of the criminal justice system. The course will cover:
• Elements of self-defense
• Castle doctrine
• Stand your ground
• Self-defense immunity
• Gun free zones
• The criminal justice process
• Montana specific statutes
• Interaction with police
• More

A class to teach you, one step at a time how to handle a gun safety, load and shoot. The hands on instruction begins with the shooting foundations and teaches the fundamentals to shoot confidently and accurately.

You will gain:
Knowledge, skills and the proper attitude to handle a handgun safely and effectively.

Includes: Fire live rounds with a .22 semi-automatic at the range with an instructor. Gun, ammunition, hearing and eye protection are all provided.
Length: 6 hours
Level: Beginner - Inter

Considering purchasing a handgun? Take this class first. Our bodies are different. Purpose and size impact your gun choice. After this course you will know what will fit you.

You will Gain:
Understanding of the different types of calibers and ammo
Personalized help fitting a gun for your purpose and hand/body.
How and where to carry (on your body) for comfort and ease of draw

Includes: Fire guns ranging from .22-.45. Gun, ammo, hearing and eye protection are all provided.
6 hrs
Beginner-Intermed

Drawing of a firearm from a holster is one of the most potentially dangerous elements of gun handling. It is a huge understatement to say that properly drawing and presenting your handgun from concealment is of critical importance for effectively using it to defend your life.
Level-1
Drawing only – no live fire
On vs. Off Body Carry
Holsters and retention systems
7 steps to a smooth draw
Slow smooth movements/Barney Fife
Re-holstering
Gun takeaway retention
Beginner - Intermediate
3 hours

What does a real-world violent attack will look and feel like? Level-1 will cover:
• Real-world criminally violent acts
• Pre-attack indicators
• Mentality of a criminal “They are not you!”
• Avoidance!
• How not to appear to be a victim
• Awareness
• How to avoid/escape an attack
Level 1 provides the tools to help recognize and avoid a violent attack before it happens. This is a hands-off class and a a primer for Level-2 where we will address what to do when you have no choice.

What if you can’t safely escape and must fight? No matter your age, size, strength, conditioning, or training you will need the tools to survive. This course will cover:
• Primary vs. secondary weapons
• Why size, speed, age, and skill do not matter
• Slow speed training
• Target areas
• How to attack
• How stop the attacker
Level 2 is designed to give you the basic tools to survive the assault if you cannot avoid it. This is a hands-on course, but it is NOT strenuous.

Private lessons, you tell us what you would like to cover and we'll make it happen; shooting, fundamentals, safety, self-defense, awareness and avoidance, or anything else that you would like to learn... $65/hr

Babes & Bullets is an EVENING free monthly seminar to learn about shooting and self defense topics build confidence and create friendships in a fun, non-threatening women’s only environment. This free event is open to all ages of ladies. Come and learn, meet ladies and shoot at the range!

This is not a class to learn how to shoot. Look at 101: How to Shoot a Gun Class for that training.

Babes and Bullets DAYTIME is a free monthly seminar to learn about shooting and self defense topics build confidence and create friendships in a fun, non-threatening women’s only environment. This free event is open to all ages of ladies. Come and learn, meet ladies and shoot at the range!

This is not a class to learn how to shoot. Look at 101: How to Shoot a Gun Class for that training.