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Question: Do I have to own my own firearm to participate in your courses?

 

Answer: Not at all. We provide all firearms and necessary gear for our courses. You CAN however bring your own gun to our courses if you so wish, and in fact we recommend that you train on your own weapon to build better proficiency with the weapon you carry. Please consult with us before bringing any guns to our courses.

 

Question: Do I need a gun license to participate in your courses?

 

Answer: No license is needed to participate in ANY of our courses.

 

Question: What should I wear while attending your course?

 

Answer: We recommend you wear tactical attire. 511 Tactical, Propper, Cabellas, and several other brands offer high quality clothing specifically tailored for tactical training. Military surplus BDU's (olive drab and camouflage uniforms) generally work very well too. You should bring a tactical belt, holster (for pistol courses if you're bringing your own weapon) a solid pair of hiking or tactical boots, a sun hat and a pair of sun glasses. Please do not wear fancy or expensive clothes, high-end watches or jewelry. Avoid dress pants, ties, dress shoes, or anything that can hinder mobility and will cause you to sweat. Please do not wear shorts or open-toe shoes.

 

Question: I have some experience with firearms, but my wife has never shot a gun before and she wants to become proficient before she gets her carry permit. Do you have a course she can take?

 

Answer: Absolutely! We have courses available for every skill level, from beginners to highly skilled shooters. We can find a course that’s right for her.

 

Question: I'm a gun owner in Canada and would love to drive down from Toronto to attend one of your courses. Can I attend and bring my firearms with me?

 

Answer: We are proud to offer defensive firearms courses to responsible citizens from as far away as Israel, The UK, France, Brasil, South Africa and Australia. You are welcome to attend any of our courses, however please be aware that the process for importing firearms into the United States (even temporarily) is cumbersome, bureaucratic and time consuming, and is probably not worth your time. You should leave your firearms at home and train on ours, which are likely to be the same exact models you own back home in Canada.

 

Question: I’m a father of two boys, ages 9 and 14. I’ve wanted to introduce them to shooting for some time. Can they participate in an introductory shooting course with me?

 

Answer: The minimum age for firearm courses we offer is 12 (with parent or guardian present). So your 14 year old can participate in a basic firearms safety course, but your 9 year old cannot.

 

Question: I live in New York State and would like to bring your team over to my local gun range in Long Island for an Israeli tactical course. Is that possible?

 

Answer: Yes, we can do that. However please keep in mind that NY has strict regulations on many of the semi-automatic rifles we use in our training as well as magazines limited to 10 rounds. We could run rifle courses using modified weapons and 10 round magazines, but these would differ somewhat from our standard tactical rifle courses. Tactical shotgun courses would be no problem, and we could offer all of our pistol courses, but only to those who hold NY State pistol permits.

 

Question: I live in New York City and because of the highly restrictive gun laws, I am limited to owning only very simple, non-tactical rifles with low magazine capacity. Even so, I want to learn how to maximize the effectiveness of the firearms I CAN own despite the limitations, and be able to protect myself and my family to the best of my ability with those firearms. Do you have a course that can give me those skills using these less-desirable weapons?

 

Answer: We certainly can! Our #1 goal is to provide citizens with the best training possible to fit their needs. We can design a course that will focus on maximizing the defensive capability of those less-than-ideal firearms that you own.

 

Question: I am the director of a camp in Upstate New York. I would love to have your team come out to us and teach a firearms course to the older campers and staff for a day. Is that possible?

 

Answer: Yes. If your camp has its own on-site rifle range, then it would be possible to hold rifle and shotgun courses for the older campers and staff.

 

Question: I own a bungalow colony in the Catskills on 150 acres of private land in a very rural area and we shoot there regularly. Could your team come and run an Israeli tactical course for us at the colony this summer?

 

Answer: This depends on several factors: A) the zoning laws in the town where your bungalow colony is located at, B) if there is a berm of dirt safely stopping ammunition from travelling downrange beyond your target, and C) Are there any neighbors nearby that would object to a live fire course taking place nearby? If all of these variables are in order, we can conduct a firearms course at your location.

 

Question: Do you offer group rates?

 

Answer: Yes, we do offer special discounted rates for groups. Contact us for details.

 

Question: I am a police officer and am interested in your team coming out to my departments training facility for a week to train officers in Israeli counter-terrorism shooting techniques. Can this be arranged?

 

Answer: Absolutely. Have your CO contact us and we can put together a specialized training package for your department.

 

Question: Do you offer courses on weekends?

 

Answer: We are open on Fridays and Sundays, but are closed on Saturdays.

 

Question: Can pregnant women participate in training sessions?

 

Answer: No. The intense sound waves caused by gunfire can damage the fetus.

 

Question: My wife and I are in our late 70’s and don’t have a lot of strength. We would however love to learn how to shoot. Do you offer courses that can accommodate our needs?

 

Answer: Definitely! We can help you learn to shoot at your own pace and using guns you feel comfortable using. We can offer you training that isn’t too physically demanding, yet still allows you to maximize your potential.

 

Question: My 18 year old son is thinking of enlisting in the IDF. Would attending one of your courses better prepare him for the experience?

 

Answer: While our courses are geared towards civilians in the US defending themselves with firearms, all of our training is based on the IDF and Israeli security service doctrine. So training with us will certainly give him a better understanding of the mindset and tactics the IDF employs, and will probably make his absorption into the IDF easier.