Every journey begins not with the first step, but with the decision to commit to the journey. It starts with a morning when you decide, “I will do this.”
At APEX, we make that same commitment—to share our knowledge, expertise and experience with others. Decades of experience with firearms and training, refined through NRA certification and distilled into expert instruction, have shaped the courses we offer to help you begin and continue your journey.
Our course catalog is built around NRA-certified training and taught by certified instructors. Most courses consist of classroom and live-fire range time. In the classroom, we cover the fundamentals—the book work behind the skills you'll develop. Pistol shooting fundamentals. Choosing the right firearm for you. And, most importantly, the safety guidelines and rules that guide everything we do.
Our instructors start at square one and walk you through the process step by step. Whether you're learning the basics for the first time or looking to refine advanced techniques, our team is here to answer your questions and help you build skills, confidence and proficiency.
Explore our full class listings below to learn more about each course. We don't offer every course every month; instead, we maintain a rotating schedule designed to provide our students with a solid variety of training opportunities. Private classes are available and are time-flexible to fit your busy schedule. Reach out to us.
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This course was developed for the advanced carbine (or rifle) owner who possesses good fundamental skills and wants to become proficient in target shooting, competition or hunting. Topics included are: stability on uncommon support positions, rapid target acquisition, rapid re-engagement and useful support-side shooting techniques. AR/AK/Bolt platforms covered.
The NRA CCW course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. The NRA CCW Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation, and is designed to provide the core competencies required for a particular state. This instructor-led course is conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range.
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) (6 hour Course) Course Goal: To develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses. BIT is conducted in a classroom room setting and focuses on the NRA’s teaching philosophies and methodologies. Instructor Candidates learn about the Total Participant Involvement (TIP) method of presenting and training that is used by instructors in both the classroom and on the range.
NRA Personal Protection in the Home teaches the legal framework of self defense and essential skills to defend yourself against intruders in your own home.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end, conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.
Since 1871, a major objective of the National Rifle Association has been to provide education and training in the safe and proper use of firearms. Knowing how to shoot is an important requirement for NRA instructors, but you will also need to know how to teach others to shoot. NRA Instructor Training Courses help you develop the additional knowledge, skills and techniques needed to organize and teach courses in the NRA Basic Firearm Training Program.
The NRA Basic Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course is designed to prepare experienced shooters to perform the basic duties of an RSO. RSOs ensure that the users of a range follow range regulations in order to reduce property damage and personal injury.
The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end, conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.
This course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course.