Instructors
All instructors are independent. If you are interested in firearm safety and shooting lessons, please get in touch with the instructors directly.
(range fees are paid separately)
Our Team.
This is our in house team. Our RSO's are certified and qualified to help you improve your shooting skills and build your confidence in handling a firearm. Instruction cost is $75 for the 1st and $50 per hour past that. the range fees are seperate. Small groups are also welcome and price will be discussed upon scheduling.
Chris Bates
“My goal is to help everyone gain confidence, develop safe firearm skills, and become more knowledgeable of firearms. See you on the range!”
Chris spent 13 years in law enforcement where he was, among other things, a K9 handler, SWAT Operator, SWAT Assault Team Element Leader, and Sergeant. Chris worked with the training unit and the school resource unit teaching active shooter response, building clearing, SWAT tactics, and other topics to most local and surrounding law enforcement. With SWAT, Chris was able to regularly train with members of the US Army special forces.
Chris has the following certifications:
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FDLE Firearms Instructor
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NRA Firearms Instructor
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NRA Range Safety Officer
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NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor
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MCTFT Tactical Medicine
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MCTFT Care Under Fire
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MCTFT Tactical Weapon Operator
Greg Scott
I’m an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer. I grew up around firearms, and those professionally trained to use them, my personal experience using firearms did not begin until I
was a teen. Since then, I sought out both formal and informal training from those around me who were knowledgeable in various weapon platforms. My Fathers’ military background of 23+ years provided me with experience in the tactical use of modern semi-auto handguns, shotguns, and the AR platform. I have since met others who were like-minded in my enthusiasm for firearms, and we spent countless
hours training together. Regretfully I was not able to join the Armed Forces due to a car accident when I was 16 (which nearly killed me) and ended my chances of serving our Great Country in the Armed Forces, so I serve those who served and serve for us. I believe there is always something new to be learned to improve our skills, and I find joy in teaching others to help them improve as well. Practice, Practice,
Practice! I am passionate about helping others be better at saving lives. We are all in this together.
While I appreciate and thoroughly enjoy the craftsmanship and the joys of shooting most types of firearms, I typically choose the more practical and tactical firearms when I go out to the range. I’m currently instructing in Pistol Courses, Florida CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) Resident /Non-Resident Courses, NRA Marksmanship Simulated
Training Courses. -Train On!
Terry Garland
G Gunsmithing LLC
Specializing in Shotguns & Rifles
NO Pistols
Basic Shotgun Cleaning by Appointment $30
Scott Schnelle
Firearm Instructor
Began instructing Rifle/Pistol at 15yo under direction of my WWII Gunners Mate Grandfather. 4 years US Navy Field Intel 30 years Air Traffic Controller 16 years Competitive NSCA Sporting Clays- Masters Class Worked at the NRA Whittington Center for 12 years as range maintenance, Instructor, and Shotgun Director. NSCA Level 1 Instructor NRA Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun Instructor. Currently Retired
Scott will work with your own style to develop your best shooting stance.
Ray Royce
NSCA certified instructor
Ray Royce is a very experienced NSCA-certified instructor and Master class competition shooter.
He provides shotgun shooting and safety instruction to beginning and intermediate level shooters at mutually agreeable dates & times.
Fee for instruction services is $100.00 per hour for the first 2 students, and $25.00 per hour for each additional student in a lesson session (minimum fee of $100.00).
Rental guns (12 or 20 gauge Beretta semi-automatics) are available for $25.00 per gun per session upon request.
Ray should also be able to provide shooting cart transport on the sporting clays course for 2-3 students if needed.
All target fees and shotgun shells are the responsibility of the student.