FIREARMS TRAINING

Boise Cities Firearms
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safe, effective and fun firearms Training.

Unlock confidence and control with safe, effective, and fun firearms training. Master critical skills, build responsible ownership, and enjoy the thrill of learning in a supportive environment. Ready to empower yourself? We’ll guide you every step of the way.

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Intro to Handgun is the starting point for all things handgun as well as any additional handgun classes. In this two part class you will learn to be safe, proficient, accurate and effective with your handgun. Through our proven method of teaching we will cover the following principles: safety, operation, stance, grip, proper use of sights, trigger press, follow thru, ammo selection, and much more. Our classes focus on safety and self defense using a handgun.

This class is broken into two parts. The first half is in our classroom Friday evening located in Eagle, and then the following morning the second half is completed on our private range thirty minutes away. This allows the student to absorb and process the information in a better setting than overwhelming them at the range.

If you desire to acquire your Idaho Enhanced Conceal Carry Permit this class far exceeds the range portion requirements. After this class you will have the opportunity to come back and take the law portion, simulator portion, and classroom section to complete your permit process.

After completing this class successfully you will be able to move on to the next class!

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Defensive Handgun is the next step in your handgun training pyramid. This class will review all principles taught in the first class and then dive into the defensive and protector training methods and mindset. Each DH class will be slightly different based on the attendees individual skills. This class will cover reloads, malfunctions, movement, multiple threat engagements, and much more.

This class will push you out of your comfort zone is a safe and efficient manner. We incorporate speed, timers, and many other methods of stress inoculation to create the most comfortable and competent defensive shooter. Our goal is make your conscious movements become sub conscious movements through principles and repetition.

After completing this class successfully you will be able to move on to the next class!

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Practical Defensive Handgun now that you have been taught the principles and proven your ability to perform the fundamental movements safely it is time to take your training to their next level. Each of our PDH course is a theme and skill based learning opportunity.

The class will begin with a live fire safety skills assessment and each student must show they are qualified attend the class.
Themes include the following:

  • Low Light/No Light (Night time Training)
  • Force on Force (Weapon retention and close quarters fighting)
  • Defend your Castle (Using your handgun in the confines of a home)
  • Concealed Carry Draw (How to Draw and fight with your firearm)
  • Self Rescue (How to fight when you or a loved one is injured)
  • Handgun / Rifle Combined (Learning to use both weapons platforms safely)

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Intro to AR Rifle The AR Rifle is quite possibly the most popular firearm in the last ten years in America. Now is the time to learn how to actually use it for both sport and defensive purposes. This class is broken into two parts. This allows the student to absorb and process the information in a better setting than overwhelming them at the range.

The first half is in our classroom Friday evening located in Eagle. This includes weapons familiarization, sling use, stance, how to use your sights, as well as the technical stuff. We will have you bring your rifle or one will be provided for you so you can become familiar with your own weapons platform.

The following day will be on our private range thirty minutes away. On the range we will cover the following: zeroing the rifle for accuracy, using your sights/optics, stance, grip, trigger control, reloads, and much more. Upon leaving the class you will safe, competent and confident in the use of the AR style rifle.

Upon successful completion you will be able to move to the Defensive AR Rifle class.

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Defensive AR Rifle
Defensive AR Rifle builds on the fundamentals of the intro to AR class. In level one we zeroed the rifle, covered the five pillars of marksmanship, covered ready ups, kinesthetic alignment, cadence, multiple shots on multiple targets, precise shots using sight offset, and all this was done with your safety at the forefront.

It is now time to employ all of the above with reloads, malfunctions, shooting positions, movement, varying distances, and much more. This class will push you out of your comfort zone is a safe and efficient manner. We incorporate speed, timers, and many other methods of stress inoculation to create the most comfortable and competent defensive shooter. Our goal is make your conscious movements become sub conscious movements through principles and repetition.

After successfully completing this class you will be able to enroll in any of the Practical AR Rifle Courses!

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Practical Defensive AR Rifle now that you have been taught the principles and proven your ability to perform the fundamental movements safely it is time to take your training to their next level. Each of our PDAR course is a theme and skill based learning opportunity.

The class will begin with a live fire safety skills assessment and each student must show they are qualified attend the class.
Themes include the following:

  • Low Light/No Light (Night time Training)
  • Force on Force (Weapon retention and close quarters fighting)
  • Defend your Castle (Using your rifle in the confines of a home)
  • Self Rescue (How to fight when you or a loved one is injured)
  • Handgun / Rifle Combined (Learning to use both weapons platforms safely)

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Intro to Shotgun
The shotgun is one of the most versatile and devastating self defense/sporting weapons available. As with all Intro classes we break the class into two parts. Friday evening will be the classroom portion where you will get familiarized with your unique shotgun. Then the following morning will be the live fire portion on the range.
Our class will give you the necessary skills to understand the function and versatility of the shotgun. We will cover stance, grip, loading/unloading, basic movement, shooting positions, round choice for different situations, bullet penetration and how to use the weapon for both close and distance threats.

After successfully completing this class you will be able to enroll in any of the Practical Shotgun Courses!

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Defensive Shotgun now that you have been taught the principles and proven your ability to perform the fundamental movements safely it is time to take your training to their next level. The Defensive Shotgun course brings all of the fundamental principles together and then test them under stress. This course will allow you to run your shotgun in close quarters, around structures, ammunition selection for the proper application. We will also work shotgun / handgun transitions and firing from varying distances.

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Enhanced Conceal Carry Course  In this two part class you will learn to be safe, proficient, accurate and effective with your handgun. Through our proven method of teaching we will cover the following principles: safety, operation, stance, grip, proper use of sights, trigger press, follow thru, ammo selection, and much more. Our classes focus on safety and self defense using a handgun.

This class is broken into two parts. The first half is in our classroom Friday evening located in Eagle. Here we will discuss your gear, carry options, teach proper draw and holstering and much more. We will then have a local Law Enforcement Officer teach the law portion of the Enhanced Conceal Carry Permit. This portion is mandated by the state and will cover Idaho Law as it pertains to carrying and using your firearm for your protection.

The following morning the second half is completed on our private range thirty minutes away. This allows the student to absorb and process the information in a better setting than overwhelming them at the range. We will administer a safety, manipulation, and accuracy exam on the range before we approve your certificate.

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