Take Part in Our Firearms Training Courses

Here at Tim’s Shooting Academy, we take our mission of Safety and Education very seriously. As such, we are dedicated to teaching the safe use of firearms. We believe if you own a gun, you owe it to yourself, your family, & your community to store, carry & use that gun safely & legally. We offer classes and personalized instruction for beginning to advanced shooters. This includes a Ladies Only Beginning Pistol Class where women can get introduced to firearms in a safe, supportive environment. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff and highly trained, certified instructors will be available to support your shooting needs.

DISCLAIMER: We require a minimum of four people per class. Registration must be completed within 48 hours of the class.

Private Instruction (Please call to schedule)

These classes are catered to your specification. We are able to assist in any needs you have during these classes.

1 Person -$65/Hour

2 Person - $100/Hour

3 Person - $150/1.5 Hours

4 Person - $200/2 Hours

Large Group Private Lessons Available Upon Request

Basic Pistol/Ladies Only Basic Pistol Course

Price: $75
Duration: 4 Hours

This course welcomes beginners and novice shooters to the Academy for familiarization and fundamentals, with range time included. Our focus is on building the student's comfort level through a focus on safety and the basics. You'll be on your way to being a confident, well-informed shooter after this course! Our agenda will cover:

Safety First
Range Etiquette
Handgun Operation for both Revolvers and Semi-Automatics
Shooting Basics
Stance
Grip
Sight Alignment
Breathing and Trigger Control
Range Time

Intermediate Pistol

Price: $100
Duration: 4 Hours

This class is a 4 Hour class for those shooters who have a sound grasp on the basic shooting fundamentals and wish to hone those skills. Classroom discussion will cover handgun safety rules, range safety rules, review of basic shooting fundamentals and an introduction to “gear and gadgets”. Range time will consist of drills designed to improve sight picture, trigger control, off-hand shooting and speed vs. accuracy drills.

What you need:

Pistol (can be rented in-store)
100-125 rounds of ammunition (can be purchased in-store)
Eye/eat protection (can be rented in-store)

Advanced Pistol Course

Price: $150
Duration: 5 Hours

Advanced pistol will focus on the skills needed beyond the comprehension of the basic pistol fundamentals. This class will cover what we refer to as the advanced pistol fundamentals. These topics include: recognizing and clearing malfunctions, tactical reloads, quick target acquisition, accuracy drills and rapid fire. Shooters will gain understanding of when and how to implement these skills. This is a must-take class for anyone that plans on shooting for personal protection or furthering their shooing skills and education.

**Students must have a firm grasp on the basic shooting fundamentals to take this class. These include: gun safety, loading, unloading, sight alignment, grip, stance, functions of the pistol and trigger control. If you are unsure of any of these skills please come in for a FREE evaluation by one of our instructors. We will tell you if you’re ready to take this class and, if not, suggest some steps that might help you.**

What to bring:

Concealed Carry

Price: $175
Duration: 8 Hours

Learn the must know basics before you start carrying. This class will involve lecture, dry and live fire. We will go over a wide variety of topics pertaining to carrying and potential use of a firearm for personal protection.
Some of the topics include:

Building a home protection plan
Situational awareness
Conflict avoidance
Instinctive shooting
Quick sight acquisition
The legal use of force
Violent encounters and the aftermath
Choosing the right firearm for concealed carry
Holster and gear options

This class will also utilize a variety of shooting drills to improve the student’s ability to defend themselves. This class will involve some dry practice drills in the classroom and then several hours of live fire. A series of shooting drills will be performed that are designed to help the shooter improve speed and accuracy. As each drill is preformed the instructor will watch and give helpful tips to the shooter to improve their performance.

What to bring:

Holster
Magazine pouch
200 rounds of ammunition
Firearm
Eye and ear protection

You will be breaking for lunch. You can bring lunch or go out.

Intro to Red Dot Pistol

Price: $150
Duration: 3 Hours

This is an introduction to the Red Dot optic on firearms class. We will cover the basics of the operation of semi-automatic pistols, stance, grip, trigger control, range etiquette and most importantly safety.
Advantages:

Pick up sight faster.
Both eyes open for target awareness, wider view.

What you need:

200 rounds of ammunition (can be purchased here)
Eye/ear protection (available for rent)
Water/snack
Firearm W/Red Dot (available for rental)
2-3 Magazines

Optional Gear:

Holster (IWB or OWB)
Magazine Pouch
Belt (strong enough for holster W/gun, magazine holder)

ECQC

Price: $200
Duration: 6 Hours

This class will teach students the nature and likelihood of extreme close quarters threat encounters and equip students with tools and techniques to increase the chances of prevailing in such encounters. Students will learn through classroom instruction, scenario rehearsal, and live-fire drills.

What you Need:

Students must ALREADY be able to safely handle a handgun, safely holster/unholster a handgun, and safely assess and address basic handgun malfunctions.
Students must bring their own handgun and approved holster.
A minimum of 200 rounds is required.

Long Range (2 Day Class)

Price: $250
Duration: 8 Hours (over 2 days)
Day 1 - 3 Hours (at Tim's Shooting Academy in Westfield, IN)
Day 2 - 5 Hours (at Bass & Bucks in Wabash, IN)

This is an introduction class to long range rifle shooting. We will cover the basics of the operation of rifles, optics and accessories. We will discuss firing positions, trigger control, breathing, range etiquette and most importantly, safety.

Day 1: (Tim’s Shooting Academy of Westfield)

We will start by understanding our ballistics. (rifle and ammo combination)
We will discuss scopes and reticles
How to range distances using your scope (math is involved)
Angles and what they do to your calculations (more math)
Understanding wind
Discuss many more factors that can/will affect your bullet trajectory.
Finally we will shoot a few rounds at 25 yards to make sure we are on paper

Day 2: (at Bass & Bucks in Wabash, IN)

Start with soft/hard zero at 100 yards
Hard zero at 200 yards
Move to 300, 500 & 700 yards if conditions are good
Spotting for someone else (giving/understanding commands)

What you need:

200 rounds of ammunition (Match grade, and correct for your rifle)
Quality Rifle and Scope (MOA and MIL dot reticle preferred)
Bipod or appropriate rifle rest
Eye/Ear protection
Water/Snack
Note Taking Material
Calculator

Optional Gear:

Laser Range Finder
Spotting Scope
MilDot Master
Clothing for the weather (we shoot rain or shine)

Courses Offered

Private Instruction (Please Call to Schedule)–
1 Person - $65/Hour
2 Person - $100/Hour
3 Person - $150/1.5 Hours
4 Person - $200/2 Hours
Larger Group Private Lessons Available Upon Request

Basic Pistol Course – Price: $75. Duration: 4 Hours.

Intermediate Pistol - Price: $100.00. Duration: 4 Hours.

Advanced Pistol Course– Price $150. Duration: 5 Hours.

Concealed Carry – Price: $175. Duration: 8 Hours.

Intro to Red Dot Pistol - Price: $150. Duration: 3 Hours

ECQC - Price: $200. Duration: 6 Hours.

Long Range (2 Day Class) - Price: $250. Duration: Day 1 - 3 Hours, Day 2 - 5 Hours

Gun Cleaning Basics – $65/hour private sessions.

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