New to Shooting? Want to Brush up on your Skills? We have a variety of courses just for you!
Do you want to learn to shoot? Are you interested in firearms but don’t know where to start? We have a variety of courses that will help you get past the intimidation factor and teach you how to be a safe and competent shooter. From our women’s only programs to our Basics series, there’s a course for everyone.
Beginning Shooter Courses
- Basics of Pistol – Learn how to safely operate a pistol. Includes classroom and range time.
- Basics of Rifle – Learn how to safely operate a rifle. Includes classroom and range time.
- Basics of Shotgun – Learn how to safely operate a shotgun. Includes classroom and range time.
- Handgun Cleaning Clinic – Learn how to clean your handgun. Course fee includes a cleaning kit.
- Women’s Pistol Clinic – Ladies night on the range. Shoot a variety of handguns with an instructor right by your side.
- COED Pistol Clinic – COED night on the range. Shoot a variety of handguns with an instructor right by your side.
- Women on Target – Great introduction to the shooting sports for women. Includes pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting.
- Community on Target – Great introduction to the shooting sports for men and women. Includes pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting.
- New Handgun Owner Class – One on one instruction that teaches the basic safety, handling and shooting of your firearm. Inquiries and registration via email. Click on “New Handgun Owner Class” above.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected].
FAQs
Do I need to have any shooting experience to take a class?
No. Our introductory courses are designed for the beginner or novice shooter. You will have an instructor by your side teaching you the fundamentals and safety rules of shooting. Most courses do not require you to have your own firearm. See course details for specifics.
I don't own a gun. Can I still take a class?
You do not need your own firearm for our Pistol Clinics or Women/Community on Target classes. All other courses require you to have your own gun.
Are these classes open to non-members?
Yes this and all of the courses and matches offered at Apple Valley Gun Club are open to the public. You do not need to be a member to participate.
About our instructors
Apple Valley Gun Club has a variety of course instructors, all with an extensive training background. Following is a (partial) list of our instructors and their qualifications:
Jason Cole
- NRA Basics of Pistol
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- DOJ Firearms Instructor
Deborah Harris
- NRA Certified instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor CCW
- NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
- NRA Certified Instructor Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Certified Instructor Home Firearms Safety
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Jenaraye Ryan (Graham)
- NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety
- NRA Certified Refuse To Be A Victim
- NRA Certified Personal Protection Inside The Home
- NRA Certified Personal Protection Outside The Home
- NRA Certified Defensive Pistol
- NRA Certified CCW Instructor
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Tracey Graham
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety Instructor
- NRA Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- USCCA Instructor
- Utah CCW Instructor
- P.O.S.T Certified Firearms Instructor
- CA DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor
Jack Kulju
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
- DOJ Certified CCW Instructor
Charles Mahoney
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
Joni Mahoney
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
David Smith
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Muzzleloader Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor
- NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
Wendy Stephens
- NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
- NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Basics of Rifle
- NRA Basics of Shotgun
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Defensive Pistol
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- DOJ Certified CCW instructor
- First Aid, Trauma & Stop the Bleed certified
Jonathan Weldy
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor (Level 1)
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Home Firearm Safety
- NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
- NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- DOJ Certified CCW instructor
All AVGC firearms training classes and matches are open to the public.
The gate will be unlocked and open when you arrive and will be locked shortly after the event or class starts. Please arrive on time or early.
Online registration only. No walk-ins will be allowed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]
