Intermediate Training

Our Intermediate Training courses were created in 2025 to meet the needs of students who cannot give up a full day to train. These courses teach the same mechanics and skills as our longer-format group classes, but during a private weeknight range session at the Athens Gun Club.

While our New Shooter courses are modeled after a “Driver’s Education” approach, the Intermediate Workshops are akin to a “Defensive Driving” class. You will learn to assess and respond to sudden hazards that require immediate, decisive action.

The registration fee for the Intermediate Workshops allows you to train alone or to bring another person without additional expense. Due to range limitations and the amount of material we will cover, these workshops are best suited to smaller groups. If you would like to have a group larger than 2, please Contact Us to discuss scheduling and logistics.

Successful completion of these courses meet the prerequisites for enrollment in our monthly Skill Builder series.

Workshop Options

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Combative Pistol Workshop

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$315.00 (Closed Group: 1 or 2 students)

If you have not received prior formal firearms training, please register for one of our New Shooter courses.

The Combative Pistol Workshop is designed for students who have completed prior formal firearms instruction and can demonstrate safe weapon handling. This intermediate course builds on foundational skills and focuses on deploying a pistol from concealment. While our New Shooter courses are modeled after a “Driver’s Education” approach, this workshop is akin to “Defensive Driving.” You will learn to assess and respond to sudden hazards that require immediate, decisive action.

Completion of this course meets the prerequisites for enrollment in our Pistol Skill Builder series.

The $315 registration fee allows for either individual attendance or for splitting the course with one additional person. Due to range limitations and scheduling logistics, please contact us before registering a group larger than two.

Shotgun Skills Workshop

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$315.00 (Closed Group: 1 or 2 students)

If you have not received prior formal firearms training, please register for one of our New Shooter courses.

The Shotgun Skills Workshop is designed for students who have completed prior formal firearms instruction and can demonstrate safe weapon handling. This intermediate course builds on foundational skills and focuses on defining the strengths and weaknesses of the shotgun as a defensive or offensive tool. While our New Shooter courses are modeled after a “Driver’s Education” approach, this workshop is akin to “Defensive Driving.” You will learn to assess and respond to sudden hazards that require immediate, decisive action.

The $315 registration fee allows for either individual attendance or for splitting the course with one additional person. Due to range limitations and scheduling logistics, please contact us before registering a group larger than two.

Tactical Rifle Workshop

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$315.00 (Closed Group: 1 or 2 students)

If you have not received prior formal firearms training, please register for one of our New Shooter courses.

The Combative Pistol Workshop is designed for students who have completed prior formal firearms instruction and can demonstrate safe weapon handling. This intermediate course builds on foundational skills and focuses on using a modern semi-automatic rifle for protection of self or others. While our New Shooter courses are modeled after a “Driver’s Education” approach, this workshop is akin to “Defensive Driving.” You will learn to assess and respond to sudden hazards that require immediate, decisive action.

Completion of this course meets the prerequisites for enrollment in our Pistol Skill Builder series.

The $315 registration fee allows for either individual attendance or for splitting the course with one additional person. Due to range limitations and scheduling logistics, please contact us before registering a group larger than two.

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