top of page
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION & COACHING

FIREARMS TRAINING

Our prior military, law enforcement, and expert civilian certified firearms training instructors provide the highest level of firearms training available to civilians in the Bismarck region.

INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION & COACHING

$75

/hour

FIREARMS TRAINING / INSTRUCTION

Call now or Email to schedule a firearms training appointment or class: 701-222-2147 pdcbismarcktraining@gmail.com

Individual firearms instruction and coaching is a one on one experience where you will have focused attention given to your specific level of firearms training. Our certified firearms training instructors are patient and understand that not every shooter is at the same level of skill or experience and follow intentional protocols to develop your competency so that you are confident in your firearms training progression. You will learn how to safely use your firearm, and develop confidence in its operation.

​

Our firearms training instructors will fine-tune every aspect of your firearm shooting fundamentals, from stance to grip, trigger control to trigger reset, as well as how to draw and fire safely from a holster, reloading during a gunfight, and other advanced skills.

Courses Offered

Firearms Training courses offered

ReservationS AND PREPAYMENT Required

Basic Defensive Carry

$100.00

/2.5-3 Hours

This course is designed to teach fundamentals of firearm defensive carry. 

​

This course is not for a ND concealed weapons permit.

Call now or Email to schedule a firearms training appointment or class: 701-222-2147 pdcbismarcktraining@gmail.com

You Will Learn:

  • Safe gun handling - Muzzle Control, Trigger Discipline

  • Familiarity and getting comfortable w your Firearm in a safe and controlled environment with no live ammunition

  • Once student has proven to operate safely, student will move into a live fire environment

  • How to safe and clear a handgun

  • Loading safely and consistently

  • How to clear malfunctions

  • Proper Grip - Key skill and the most common problem among new shooters

  • Trigger Control

  • Trigger Reset

  • Stance - what works best for fine tuning fundamentals

  • How to select a firearm

  • Engaging a target effectively for defensive purposes

Minimum Skill Requirement:

  • None - This course is designed for both new shooters and experienced shooters alike, and focuses on fundamental skills necessary at all levels of experience.

You are responsible for your own firearm, holster, and ammo for the class. 

Minimum of 50 rounds Required.

Gear Required:

Costs to attend:

  • Notepad & Pen/Pencil

  • Handgun

  • 1 Magazine (2 is better)

  • 50 Rounds of Ammo

  • $100 Class Fee

  • $13 Range Fee unless you are a member

  • $10 Firearm rental if you do not have your own

  • Ammunition up to $25/box if you do not have your own

Gear Required:

  • Notepad & Pen/Pencil

  • Handgun

  • 3 Magazines

  • 200 Rounds of Ammo

  • Kydex OWB Holster that fits the firearm, no finger release holsters

  • Stiff Gunbelt

  • Magazine Carrier for Extra Magazines

Costs to attend:

  • $125 Class Fee

  • $13 Range Fee unless you are a member

  • $10 Firearm rental if you do not have your own

  • Ammunition up to $25/box if you do not have your own

Defensive Carry Level 2

$125.00

/2.5-3.5 Hours

This an intermediate defensive carry firearms training course that is designed to teach cognitive decision making as you move through advancing firearm manipulation drills. 

​

This course is not for a ND concealed weapons permit.

Call now or Email to schedule a firearms training appointment or class: 701-222-2147 pdcbismarcktraining@gmail.com

You Will Learn:

  • Cover, Concealment, Situational Awareness

  • How to judge engagement distance of an attacker

  • How to prepare for daily carry - Press Checks, Status Checks

  • How to Draw and Fire, Holster while loaded

  • Basic movement, transitions and fire to and from Kneeling and strafing

  • How to Fire from Retention

  • Increasingly more difficult drill progression which will advance your skillset and confidence with your firearm

  • How to perform under stress ( Inducing simulated stress w Timed Fire and environmental challenges )

  • 5X5 Timed Qualification Course of Fire at 7Yds

Minimum Skill Requirement:

  • Student must have taken Defensive Carry Level 1, or if an experienced shooter undergo a safety / skill check to confirm can perform fundamentals in a safe manner

You are responsible for your own firearm, holster, and ammo for the class. 

Minimum of 200 rounds required.

Gear Required:

  • Notepad & Pen/Pencil

  • Handgun

  • 3 Magazines

  • 200-300 Rounds of Ammo

  • Kydex OWB Holster that fits the firearm, no finger release holsters

  • Stiff Gunbelt

  • Magazine Carrier for Extra Magazines

Costs to attend:

  • $125 Class Fee

  • $13 Range Fee unless you are a member

  • $10 Firearm rental if you do not have your own

  • Ammunition up to $25/box if you do not have your own

Defensive Carry Level 3

/2.5-3.5 Hours

$125.00

This an advanced defensive carry firearms training course that is designed to teach situational and tactical awareness as well as cognitive decision making as you move through advancing firearm manipulation drills. 

​

This course is not for a ND concealed weapons permit.

Call now or Email to schedule a firearms training appointment or class: 701-222-2147 pdcbismarcktraining@gmail.com

You Will Learn:

  • Situational awareness and tactical cognitive processing

  • Re-enforcement of using cover

  • How to Draw and Fire from Concealment

  • Movement in a firefight - "Getting off the X"

  • Prone fire, kneeling fire, covered fire, firing from retention

  • How to Engage targets in Low-light/ No-Light Conditions

  • Increasingly more difficult drill progression which will advance your skillset and confidence with your firearm

  • How to perform under stress ( Inducing simulated stress w Timed Fire and environmental challenges )

  • 5X5 Timed Qualification Course of Fire at 10Yds

Minimum Skill Requirement:

  • Student must have taken Defensive Carry Level 2, or if an experienced shooter undergo a safety / skill check to confirm can perform fundamentals in a safe manner

You are responsible for your own firearm, holster, and ammo for the class. 

Minimum of 200 rounds required.

Gear Required:

  • Notepad & Pen/Pencil

  • Handgun

  • 3 Magazines

  • 200-300 Rounds of Ammo

  • Kydex OWB Holster that fits the firearm, no finger release holsters

  • Stiff Gunbelt

  • Magazine Carrier for Extra Magazines

  • Flashlight - handheld or weapon mounted for low-light / no-light fire

Costs to attend:

  • $125 Class Fee

  • $13 Range Fee unless you are a member

  • $10 Firearm rental if you do not have your own

  • Ammunition up to $25/box if you do not have your own

North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 1 Testing

$50

/person

Get Your North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 1 Permit and be able to carry in 40 States! 

Why wait any longer? Sign up in advance classes fill fast!

​

WE SHOOT AT OUR INDOOR RANGE!  Finger Printing and Photos Available on Site! Prints and photos are $25.00.

You are responsible for your own firearm, holster, and ammo for the class. 

Minimum of 50 rounds for testing more if you want to!

North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 1 Testing Requirements

An applicant for a North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 1 license shall successfully participate in a classroom instruction that sets forth weapon safety rules and the deadly force law of North Dakota, successfully complete an open book test based upon the Concealed Weapon License Manual, demonstrate familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon, and successfully complete an actual shooting or certified proficiency exercise.

States With Reciprocity for ND Class 1 Permit.

  • Arizona

  • Kentucky

  • New Hampshire

  • Utah

  • Arkansas

  • Louisiana

  • New Mexico

  • Vermont

  • Alabama

  • Iowa

  • Nebraska

  • Tennesse

  • Alaska

  • Kansas

  • Nevada

  • Texas

  • Colorado

  • Maine

  • North Carolina

  • Virginia

  • Delaware

  • Michigan

  • Ohio

  • Washington

  • Florida

  • Minnesota

  • Oklahoma

  • West Virginia

  • Georgia

  • Mississippi

  • Pennsylvania

  • Wisconsin

  • Idaho

  • Missouri

  • South Carolina

  • Wyoming

  • Indiana

  • Montana

  • South Dakota

North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 2 Testing

/person

$50

26 State Concealed Weapons Test.

​

Why wait for a gun show? Don’t Have the time to take the North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 1 test. Well Get your North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 2 Permit instead. Why wait any longer? Call or stop in Testing Available 6  Days A week from 9am- 6pm! No Need to wait for a gun show or Class Get it done today!

​

Finger Printing and Photos Available on Site! Prints and photos are $25.00

Class 2 Testing Requirements

An applicant for a North Dakota Concealed Carry Class 2 license shall successfully complete an open book test based upon the Concealed Weapon License manual. Must be at least 18 years old.

States With Reciprocity for ND Class 2 Permit.

  • Alabama

  • Indiana

  • Nevada

  • Utah

  • Alaska

  • Idaho

  • New Hampshire

  • Vermont

  • Arkansas

  • Iowa

  • North Carolina

  • West Virginia

  • Colorado

  • Kentucky

  • Ohio

  • Wyoming

  • Delaware

  • Michigan

  • Oklahoma

  • Florida

  • Missouri

  • South Dakota

  • Georgia

  • Montana

  • Texas

POST CERTIFIED COURSES

POST

CERTIFIED COURSES

Defensive Handgun

Put on by Ricochet Gun Works

$300

/person

For the weekend tuition must be paid in full to reserve your spot. 

All courses ND POST Approved. 20 hours defensive firearm instruction including, legal considerations, discriminatory shooting problems, and low light exercises.

Equipment Required:

  • Mid to full size handgun

  • Sturdy model specific holster

  • At least 3 magazines

  • Magazine carrier

  • Hearing and eye protection

  • Handheld light

  • Weapon mounted lights encouraged

  • Handgun 750 rounds

Patrol Rifle

Put on by Ricochet Gun Works

/person

$300

For the weekend tuition must be paid in full to reserve your spot. 

All courses ND POST Approved. 20 hours defensive firearm instruction including, legal considerations, discriminatory shooting problems, and low light exercises.

Defensive Shotgun

Put on by Ricochet Gun Works

$300

/person

For the weekend tuition must be paid in full to reserve your spot. 

All courses ND POST Approved. 20 hours defensive firearm instruction including, legal considerations, discriminatory shooting problems, and low light exercises.

EVENTS Calendar

​

CALENDAR

GET IN TOUCH:

Tel: 701-222-2147

Email: pdcbismarck@gmail.com

CONTACT US:

1915 E Sweet Ave Suite B

Bismarck, ND 58504

Success! Message received.

bottom of page