Stoddard’s Training Academy was founded on the principle that everyday citizens deserve unpretentious practical education to make themselves assets and not liabilities. This includes training on topics other than firearms, such as mindset, medical practices, and non-firearm defensive tools.

We provide world-class training for shooters of all skill levels. We take firearm education seriously. From simple tutorials to advanced gun fighting, our goal is to create the best learning experience possible.

That is why we only select instructors who are as good at teaching and coaching as they are at shooting. Our instructors are always expanding on their own education and skill, earning certifications from groups such as Sig Sauer and the NRA, so that they can develop new courses and pass their knowledge on to you.

Whether you are a beginner or a well-seasoned shooter, we encourage you to progress to higher levels of proficiency. With seasonal and new courses added regularly, there is always an exciting new learning experience waiting for you at Stoddard’s Academy.

The Power to Prevail! ™

Stoddard’s Training Academy (STA) was born out of the necessity to answer the call for practical, high quality personal protection and firearm training for all levels of shooters. Both affordable and engaging, our course programs are designed to provide sound instruction in a wide variety of interests ranging from our foundational Situational Awareness and basic marksmanship classes, to edged weapons training and advanced Dynamic handgun and rifle series.

Choose any one of the program tracks below to begin developing your Power to Prevail! ™

ENTRY LEVEL

These are not your grandfather’s boring ‘ol gun classes! Our entry level classes explore the foundations and fundamentals of safe, practical firearm handling and operation from a modern, engaging and intelligent perspective.

HANDGUN ONE

Safety, Operation & Marksmanship Fundamentals

This course is ideal for those who’ve just purchased a gun and/or have never shot before, but it’s equally suited for more experienced shooters who’ve never received formal, comprehensive instruction. Through classroom and range instruction, students will practice and develop foundational skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students will learn basic Firearm Safety Rules, pistol operation, and nomenclature, the Fundamentals of Marksmanship or Range Rules & Etiquette. This offering serves as the cornerstone for all other Stoddard’s Training Academy pistol courses.  

Duration: 1.0 hour

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG1

Pre-requisite(s): None

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut necklines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition is available for purchase on-site, the day of course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes the free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course but can be purchased at the range.

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HANDGUN TWO

Aim & Accuracy

Designed for those already familiar with the safe use of handguns. By refining fundamentals, the objective of this course is to improve your aim and accuracy allowing you to then shoot multiple rounds in the same hole.

Duration: 1.0 hour

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG2

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1 (Students can exempt with permission of the DOT)

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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HANDGUN THREE

Speed & Precision

Students will balance speed & precision with additional sight picture options, reloads, perform status checks and handle the most common types of handgun malfunctions.

Duration: 1.0 hour

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG3

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2 (Students can exempt with permission of the DOT)

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 2 magazines
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE ONE

Safety, Operation & Marksmanship Fundamentals

Providing instruction for the popular modern semi-automatic rifle or carbine (AR-15 style rifles), this entry level course guides the new rifle owner or shooter through the basics of safety, handling, loading, unloading, firing, and maintenance. Upon successfully completing this class, you will know how to safely and confidently operate a semi-automatic rifle platform.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC1

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): None

Course Outline

  • Safety Fundamentals
  • Rifle nomenclature & operation procedures
  • Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Rifle selection and support equipment review
  • Loading & Unloading
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Legal information regarding storage, travel, purchase, etc.

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE TWO

Aim & Accuracy

The follow up to our Rifle One course, this class is designed for those possessing a basic familiarity with the rifle. In this course you will learn how to properly adjust sights and optics, work through stoppages and malfunctions, and improve your aim and accuracy.

We strongly recommend Rifle One or equivalent before you undergo Rifle Two. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a rifle.

Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC2

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1

 

Course Outline

  • Expanded Marksmanship Exercises
  • Zeroing procedures (iron sights and red dot optics)
  • Bolt lock reloads
  • Stances Positional rifle shooting drills
  • Stoppages & Malfunction clearances

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

 

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE THREE

Speed & Precision

The final offering in our foundational rifle series, this class provides an even harder focus on safe handling and handling and the continued honing of your aim and accuracy, through the practice of various skill development exercises ranging from “Dot Torture” drills to “Ready-ups” and many others.   

Rifle Two or equivalent is a prerequisite for this class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts within the Rifle Two curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC3

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1 & RC2 (all previous entry and intermediate level classes)

 

Course Outline

  • Position transition shooting drills
  • Multiple malfunction clearances
  • Multiple target transition drills
  • Quick target acquisition drills
  • Practical application drills

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Our ‘Intermediate’ classes have been called ‘everyone else’s “advanced” class!’  Building upon the concepts, theories, and practices introduced in our entry-level classes, we will push you to ‘intelligently’ progress, as fast and safely possible, to a new level of proficiency!

DEFENSIVE HANDGUN ONE

Concealed Carry Essentials

Learn about EDCC (Everyday Concealed Carry) equipment setup and how to draw and present the gun safely from the holster. This course equips the armed-citizen with the skills needed to safely and confidently carry and deploy a firearm within the context of personal protection.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Intermediate; Up-Range

Code: DHG1

Level: Intermediate

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3 (Students can exempt with permission of the DOT)

 

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 2 magazines (minimum)
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Magazine pouch
  • Sturdy belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DEFENSIVE HANDGUN TWO

Concealed Carry Fundamentals

Students will learn Off-hand shooting, tactical reloading, transitioning between various stances and shooting platforms, and how to identify cover and concealment.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Intermediate; Up-Range

Code: DHG2

Level: Intermediate

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3, DHG1

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 2 magazines (minimum)
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Magazine pouch
  • Sturdy belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DEFENSIVE HANDGUN THREE

Concealed Carry Tactics

Shooters work through reality-based situations in which they must employ all the skills and tactics learned in the previous Defensive Handgun class series in an effort to successfully identify and engage threatening “bad guys!”

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Intermediate; Up-Range

Code: DHG3

Level: Intermediate

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3, DHG1, DHG2

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 3 magazines (minimum)
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Magazine pouch
  • Sturdy belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DEFENSIVE RIFLE ONE

The Essentials

In this course, students are introduced to concepts to safely and effectively use the semi-automatic rifle or carbine for self-defense. Students are taught skills to utilize the rifle in an array of practical defensive shooting scenarios as well as the knowledge required to select a defensive rifle and support equipment.

This is an intermediate level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Intermediate; Down-Range

Code: DRC1

Level: Intermediate

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1 & RC2

Course Outline

  • Choosing a defensive rifle and support equipment (the sling in particular)
  • Review and assessment of operation and manipulation skills
  • Review and assessment of Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Confirm Zero
  • Review and expansion of Ready positions (Ready Drills)
  • Revolving Stances Drill

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 or 2 point sling
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DEFENSIVE RIFLE TWO

The Fundamentals

The second course in our Defensive Rifle series, our instructors best describe what you can expect in this training course with their affectionate motto “Sling Baby, Sling!” Students will expand and further practice the skills and mental acuity necessary to survive a lethal threat or confrontation. You will learn the short and medium range applications necessary in an urban/rural environment.

This is an intermediate level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Intermediate; Down-Range

Code: DRC2

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1, RC2, RC3 & DRC1

Course Outline

  • Ready position drills
  • “Sling Work”
  • Intermediate stoppage remediation & malfunction clearing drills
  • Engaging multiple targets
  • Engaging targets utilizing pivots/turns and lateral movement
  • Improve accuracy from prone, kneeling, and seated positions

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 or 2 point sling
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DEFENSIVE RIFLE THREE

Tactics

The objective of this course is to further build upon the defensive rifle handling and the short range shooting skills acquired in Defensive Rifle Two. The focus will be on rapid target-acquisition, improvised shooting positions, “snap shooting” and engaging targets more deliberately. In addition to having to “punch up” all the foundational skills developed to this point, students will be required to do so while also working through distractions, simple tasks and critical thinking drills.

This is an intermediate level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Down-Range

Code: DMHG3

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1, RC2, RC3, DRC1 & DRC2

  • Accelerated Ready position drills
  • More “Sling Work”
  • More ammo management drills
  • Stoppage remediation & malfunction clearing while distracted
  • Accelerated engagement and assessment of multiple targets
  • Improve accuracy from prone, kneeling, and seated positions
  • Identifying and properly utilizing cover and concealment

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 or 2 point sling
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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ADVANCED LEVEL

Though guaranteed to be highly informative and even exciting, this category of classes are not for the beginner or strictly recreational shooter. They’re extremely demanding and are designed to push you beyond your comfortable mental and physical limits! And, should you successfully complete an entire advanced course series, you’ll be eligible to be inducted into our “Triple Black Diamond” Shooter’s Club.

DYNAMIC HANDGUN ONE

Managing the Threat - Reacting with Everyday Distractions

Building upon the lessons of Defensive Handgun Three, this class takes a hard look at making the transition from a distracted state of mind to then having to quickly engage more “bad guys!”

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Up-Range

Code: DMHG1

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3, DHG1, DHG2, DHG3

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 3 magazines (minimum)
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Magazine Pouch
  • Sturdy Belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Knee pads

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DYNAMIC HANDGUN TWO

Managing the Threat – Reacting Under Physical Stress

See what it’s like to shoot when your heart is pumping, and your adrenaline is high! With exercises that simulating the physical exertion and biological responses typically associated with a violent encounter, shooters discover how these factors impact their situational awareness, critical thinking, and hits on target.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Up-Range

Code: DMHG2

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3, DHG1, DHG2, DHG3, DMHG1

 

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • A minimum of 3 magazines
  • Sturdy belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Knee pads

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DYNAMIC HANDGUN THREE

Move, Draw, Shoot!

This graduate-level class brings it all together! You’ll be challenged on everything you learned since Handgun One, and then have to do it while also moving…and maybe while having to also change a mag or two!

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Down-Range

Code: DMHG3

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2, HG3, DHG1, DHG2, DHG3, DMHG1, DMHG2

 

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 3 magazines (minimum)
  • Sturdy belt
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Knee pads

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DYNAMIC RIFLE ONE

Running the Gun!

This course builds on the skills and theories presented in the Defensive course series. In this class you will engage in a great deal of firearm manipulation complimented by some really fun, yet demanding, shooting exercises. By the end of this class you will be handling the rifle with a great deal of proficiency.

This is an advanced level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Down-Range

Code: ADRC1

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1, RC2, RC3, DRC1, DRC2 & DRC3

 

Course curriculum:

  • Even more “Sling Work”
  • Weak-side shooting drills
  • Engaging targets utilizing pivots/turns and lateral movement
  • Shooting and Moving Drills

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • Snap Caps (3 minimum)
  • Quality, adjustable sling, 1 or 2-point
  • Sight adjustment tool for individual iron sights or optic
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Dump Pouch
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DYNAMIC RIFLE TWO

Running & Gunning!

This course pushes students to the highest levels. Going beyond the stalls and actually moving and shooting downrange, this course pushes students to their safe limits! Why? Because despite being fun as hell, it’s the only way you can learn how to realistically develop defensive shooting skills! This course emphasizes “shooting on the move” and "tactical reaction" exercises. students will transition from static live fire and basic movements to advanced defensive tactics using the modern rifle.

This is an advanced level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Down-Range

Code: ADRC2

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1, RC2, RC3, DRC1, DRC2, DRC3 & ADRC1

 

Course Outline

  • Shooting on the move drills
  • Advanced engagement of multiple targets
  • Failure to stop drills
  • Accelerated application of improvised shooting positions while utilizing cover and concealment

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • Snap Caps (3 minimum)
  • Quality, adjustable sling, 1 or 2-point
  • Sight adjustment tool for individual iron sights or optic
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Dump Pouch
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DYNAMIC RIFLE THREE

The Triple Black Diamond

This intensive skill development course focuses on dynamic reality-based drills and live-fire scenarios lead by our senior instructors with-one-on-one assessments and coaching as needed. In this class, students will take the lessons of all the previous rifle classes and apply them in fast-paced, reality-based scenarios. Having completed this capstone of our entire nine course rifle series, you will leave with the knowledge, skills, and capability to survive and prevail in a deadly force encounter.

This is an advanced level class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts encompassed in the Basic Rifle series curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Advanced; Down-Range

Code: ARDC3

Level: Advanced

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1, RC2, RC3, DRC1, DRC2, DRC3 & ADRC1

Course Outline

  • Close quarter rifle operations
  • Bilateral rifle manipulations
  • Transition drills
  • Reality-based scenario drills

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • Snap Caps (3 minimum)
  • Quality, adjustable sling, 1 or 2-point
  • Sight adjustment tool for individual iron sights or optic
  • Ear and Eye Protection (provided)
  • 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouches
  • Belt mounted holster
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Dump Pouch
  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Shooting gloves (optional)
  • Baseball hat (optional)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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GUEST INSTRUCTOR CLINICS

Stoddard's offers guest instructor clinics. Please click on book now for more details.

FIRST AID, CPR & AED

This is a video-based training course in which you will learn basic cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid skills in accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA) standards. Additionally you will learn how to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and relieve choking in an adult, child and infant. This course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an AHA Heartsaver™ CPR AED course completion card that is valid for two years. 

Duration: 4.0 hours

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Classroom

Code: MED-1

Pre-requisite(s): None

 

Required Equipment

  • Pens
  • Notebook

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TACTICAL EMERGENCY
CASUALTY CARE (T.E.C.C)

During this four (4) hour class, you will gain the knowledge and necessary skills that could mean the difference between life and death as you are waiting for help or the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS). You will learn self-aid and buddy-aid medical skills; how to apply tourniquets both manufactured and improvised to control serious bleeding in the extremities. You will learn how to open the airway and check for breathing, how to apply chest seals to open ‘sucking’ chest wounds, and how to insert nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) to maintain the airway. You will learn how to apply digital and direct pressure to control the bleeding and how to apply pressure dressings.  You will also learn how to ‘pack’ cavity wounds resulting from gunshots, stabbings or other penetrating objects. This course is primarily designed, for individuals with limited or no medical training.

Duration: 4.0 hours

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Classroom

Code: MED-1

Pre-requisite(s): None

Required Equipment

  • Pens
  • Notebook

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WOMEN’S ONLY –
COMPLETE HANDGUN SERIES

“One, Two & Three…In One!”

This course is solely for women who’ve just purchased a gun and/or have never shot before, and want complete basic firearm instruction. Taught in a relaxed and supportive environment, students will learn all of the basic Firearm Safety Rules, pistol operation and nomenclature, the Fundamentals of Marksmanship or Range Rules & etiquette covered in our Handgun One, Two and Three courses. This offering allows serves as the cornerstone for all other Stoddard’s Training Academy pistol courses.  

Duration: 3.0 hours

Cost: $249

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: WOHS-1

Pre-requisite(s): None

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition is available for purchase on-site, the day of course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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DON'T BE A VICTIM!
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
& ACTION CLASS

Situational Awareness is the ability to identify, process, and comprehend the critical elements of information about your surroundings. More simply, it's knowing what is going on around you and is, therefore, the first step in planning, preparing and implementing a plan in the event of an emergency, catastrophe or critical incident. This class will not only help you develop your personal observation skills but also introduces you to actions you may need to employ after identifying a threat or critical situation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Avoiding a potential threat is always the best solution. This clinic will emphasize how important it is to remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Be prepared & stay aware!
WHAT TO BRING
• A sharp mind
• A pencil for taking notes
RESTRICTIONS
Sign-up is restricted to more than 2 hours before class start.
GO BAG PREPARATION CLINIC

If disaster strikes will you be prepared? What will you decide to grab and GO!? This clinic covers different options that should be considered in your Go-Bag. Some items covered: knives, flashlights, ammo, first aid kits and more. Be prepared!

COURSE DESCRIPTION
If disaster strikes will you be prepared? What will you decide to grab and GO!? This clinic covers different options that should be considered in your Go-Bag. Some item covered: knives, flashlights, ammo, first aid kits and more. Be prepared!
WHAT TO BRING
• Thoughts of your loved ones as you learn how to be better prepared
RESTRICTIONS
Sign-up is restricted to more than 2 hours before class start
HOME DEFENSE CLINIC

Join our team to discuss different scenarios for defending yourself at home. Explore options to help safeguard you and yours. If an emergency arises, will you be prepared? Our goal is to help you feel safe and confident when it comes to protecting your home from intruders. *This is not a live fire class.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join our team to discuss different scenarios for defending yourself at home. Explore options to help safeguard you and yours. If an emergency arises, will you be prepared? Our goal is to help you feel safe and confident when it comes to protecting your home from intruders.*This is not a live fire class.
WHAT TO BRING
• Your questions
• Pen & paper for taking notes
RESTRICTIONS
Sign-up is restricted to more than 2 hours before class start.
ENTRY LEVEL

These are not your grandfather’s boring ‘ol gun classes! Our entry level classes explore the foundations and fundamentals of safe, practical firearm handling and operation from a modern, engaging and intelligent perspective.

HANDGUN ONE

Safety, Operation & Marksmanship Fundamentals

This course is ideal for those who’ve just purchased a gun and/or have never shot before, but it’s equally suited for more experienced shooters who’ve never received formal, comprehensive instruction. Through classroom and range instruction, students will practice and develop foundational skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students will learn basic Firearm Safety Rules, pistol operation, and nomenclature, the Fundamentals of Marksmanship or Range Rules & Etiquette. This offering serves as the cornerstone for all other Stoddard’s Training Academy pistol courses.  

Duration: 1.0 hour

Cost:$99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG1

Pre-requisite(s): None

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut necklines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition is available for purchase on-site, the day of course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes the free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course but can be purchased at the range.

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HANDGUN TWO

Aim & Accuracy

Designed for those already familiar with the safe use of handguns. By refining fundamentals, the objective of this course is to improve your aim and accuracy allowing you to then shoot multiple rounds in the same hole.

Duration: 1.0 hour 

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG2

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1 (Students can exempt with permission of the DOT)

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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HANDGUN THREE

Speed & Precision

Students will balance speed & precision with additional sight picture options, reloads, perform status checks and handle the most common types of handgun malfunctions.

Duration: 1.0 hour

Cost: $99

Level: Entry

Type: Square; Up-Range; Indoors

Code: HG3

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of HG1, HG2 (Students can exempt with permission of the DOT)

Required Equipment

  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Handgun (Rentals are provided if needed)
  • 2 magazines
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case)
  • Ammunition will be available for purchase on-site, the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE ONE

Safety, Operation & Marksmanship Fundamentals

Providing instruction for the popular modern semi-automatic rifle or carbine (AR-15 style rifles), this entry level course guides the new rifle owner or shooter through the basics of safety, handling, loading, unloading, firing, and maintenance. Upon successfully completing this class, you will know how to safely and confidently operate a semi-automatic rifle platform.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC1

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): None

Course Outline

  • Safety Fundamentals
  • Rifle nomenclature & operation procedures
  • Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Rifle selection and support equipment review
  • Loading & Unloading
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Legal information regarding storage, travel, purchase, etc.

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE TWO

Aim & Accuracy

The follow up to our Rifle One course, this class is designed for those possessing a basic familiarity with the rifle. In this course you will learn how to properly adjust sights and optics, work through stoppages and malfunctions, and improve your aim and accuracy.

We strongly recommend Rifle One or equivalent before you undergo Rifle Two. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a rifle.

Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC2

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1

 

Course Outline

  • Expanded Marksmanship Exercises
  • Zeroing procedures (iron sights and red dot optics)
  • Bolt lock reloads
  • Stances Positional rifle shooting drills
  • Stoppages & Malfunction clearances

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

 

Ammo

  • 50 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

 

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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RIFLE THREE

Speed & Precision

The final offering in our foundational rifle series, this class provides an even harder focus on safe handling and handling and the continued honing of your aim and accuracy, through the practice of various skill development exercises ranging from “Dot Torture” drills to “Ready-ups” and many others.   

Rifle Two or equivalent is a prerequisite for this class. The student MUST already know and be able to demonstrate all concepts within the Rifle Two curriculum. Students who do not meet and/ or cannot immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for this specific class may be dismissed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Duration: 1.0 Hours

Cost: $99

Type: Entry; Up-Range

Code: RC3

Level: Entry

Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of RC1 & RC2 (all previous entry and intermediate level classes)

 

Course Outline

  • Position transition shooting drills
  • Multiple malfunction clearances
  • Multiple target transition drills
  • Quick target acquisition drills
  • Practical application drills

 

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic rifle or carbine (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
  • Fixed front & rear sights and/or red dot optic
  • 1 magazine
  • Ear and Eye Protection (Provided)
  • Please wear long pants with pockets, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)

 

Ammo

  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (no steel case, steel core or tracer rounds)
  • Ammunition can be purchased on-site the day of the course
  • If using a rental gun, you must use/ purchase our ammunition

NOTE: Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. Ammunition is NOT included in the cost of this course, but can be purchased at the range.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Our ‘Intermediate’ classes have been called ‘everyone else’s “advanced” class!’  Building upon the concepts, theories, and practices introduced in our entry-level classes, we will push you to ‘intelligently’ progress, as fast and safely possible, to a new level of proficiency!

*Exclusively offered in Midtown.

ADVANCED LEVEL

Though guaranteed to be highly informative and even exciting, this category of classes are not for the beginner or strictly recreational shooter. They’re extremely demanding and are designed to push you beyond your comfortable mental and physical limits! And, should you successfully complete an entire advanced course series, you’ll be eligible to be inducted into our “Triple Black Diamond” Shooter’s Club.

*Exclusively offered in Midtown.

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