$25 range fee is separate:

red dot PERFORMANCE pistol: APRIL 19 9 aM - 2 pm

This class is all about body mechanics and visual processing. We will work on techniques for acquiring a consistent grip and accomplishing a consistent presentation, which ensures acquisition of the dot as soon as possible, Ultimately the intended end result is the fastest sight picture for the quickest first shot, with recoil management and maintaining the presentation to allow for fast follow up shots. These factors are the biggest obstacles to shooters mastering pistol mounted optics. This high round count class will allow students multiple reps to build muscle memory, with application of fire from 3 yards to 25 yards. Round count is 350.

$30 range fee is separate:

$49 MEMBERS-ONLY STEEL FUN SHOOT: APRIL 19 @ 2 PM

This class is for Artifex Gold Members only, and is a condensed version of our steel pistol challenge. You’ll get plenty of reps in during this relaxed, fun shoot. Expect multiple target arrays, in-depth targets, barricades & barrels, and more. Round count is 250.

$30 range fee is separate:

BEGINNER HANDGUN: april 27 @ 10 AM

Designed for complete novices and for those who have not shot a handgun in a long while, everything is provided for you (handgun, ammunition, eye and ear protection) so all you have to do is turn up, listen and learn! The focus is on firearms safety and safe handling of firearms. The class also covers the fundamentals of good marksmanship and of course you’ll get to put everything into practice with a course of live fire. For those looking to purchase a handgun this class will include information on the firearms purchase process and Firearms Safety Certificate, plus other aspects of firearms ownership. The class and live fire portion will both take place at Prado Olympic Shooting Park.

$30 range fee is separate:

CCW ADD-A-GUN: april @ 2:30 pM

If you’ve been meaning to add a handgun or two to your CCW permit then here’s your chance. We’ve set time aside for students to come and complete the short live fire qualification course out at Prado (should take no more than 20 minutes). Round count is 20 rounds per handgun, and you’ll need your usual range gear.

$25 range fee is separate:

barricades and moving targets: may 10 AT 9 AM

Our Defensive Pistol series is one way to make you training more realistic. Once you add in a moving target system and limited exposures to that target you get an appreciation of how difficult a genuine defensive pistol encounter could be. We would recommend this training to anyone who carries concealed on a regular basis, but equally to any enthusiast shooter to gain a new perspective on the skill set required. Round count is 300.

$30 range fee is separate:

FREE! MEMBERS-ONLY PISTOL SHOOT: may 10 @ 2 PM

This class is for Artifex Gold Members only and best of all it’s free! This will be 2 hours of line and dynamic shooting so you get your reps in on paper and steel. Expect multiple target arrays, in-depth targets, barricades & barrels, and more. Round count is 200.

$30 range fee is separate:

TACTICAL COMPETITION PREPARATION: may 31 9 am - 1 pm

For those interested in competing in physical/tactical competitions, join Ben and Gary to work on some of the pistol and rifle skills necessary to compete effectively, as well as a look at some of the physical aspects of these types of competitions. This will be an extremely physical class at times, designed to raise your heart rate close to maximum in order to learn how to cope and adjust to high-stress shooting. This is a pistol + rifle class and the round count is 250 each.

$30 range fee is separate:

DEFENSIVE RIFLE/PISTOL: MAY 31 @ 1 PM - 5 pm

This is a dynamic rifle class refresher which will move quickly from line shooting to movement, presentation and positional shooting in the context of the maximizing your effectiveness as a shooter, This class is designed around the AR rifle, with your pistol as a secondary platform where malfunctions, environment or handling limitations dictate. Round count is 300 rifle, 200 pistol.

$25 range fee is separate:

EDC: Vehicle pistol + MED: JUNE 14 @ 9 AM

Mike Comella (former FBI SWAT) will lead this Artifex Academy class, starting with the principles of vehicle defense and how to set up your own vehicle, moving on to shooting techniques as they relate to the interior and exterior of vehicles. We will look at what Every Day Carry means for you and how there is no “one size fits all” solution. We will have various stations for you to work from including vehicles downrange for pairs of shooters to practice engaging targets through the windscreen and through side windows for lateral targets. Basic stop-the-bleed techniques will be covered to encourage you to carry some form of bleeding control in your EDC kit. For engaging targets through the windscreen we advise bringing an N95 or similar facemask. Round count is 250.

$30 range fee is separate:

RED DOT PISTOL SKILLS BUILDER: JUNE 21 @ 9 Am - 1 PM

If you’re transitioning from iron sights to red dot then this class is perfect for you, but even if you’ve been shooting RDS for a while you will take so many learning points away. You’ll need a pistol mounted optic, zeroed at 25 yards or closer, and a willingness to question some of your existing skills where they are hindering your progress with optics. Please note this is not a beginner class! Round count is 300.

$30 range fee is separate:

STANDARDS & SCENARIOS: JUNE 21 @ 2 PM

Three hours of challenging Pistol shooting shooting static and dynamic standards, then moving on to range scenarios to apply lessons learned from the standards segment of the class. Standards are a great way of charting your progress as well as identifying where you need to focus your training (dry fire and live fire). Scenarios are not only fun, they have real world application for defensive handgun enthusiasts. Round count is 250.

$30 range fee is separate:

DEFENSIVE pistol JULY 12 @ 9 AM

Join Ben for this dynamic class working on steel and paper incorporating movement into and out of shooting positions, as well as working around barricades and through apertures. You will very quickly move from line shooting to positional shooting, utilizing transitions across multiple target arrays. This is a physical class requiring solid gun handling and safety skills. Round count is 300.

$30 range fee is separate:

level 2 DEFENSIVE shotgun JULY 12 @ 1 pM

Tony and Ben are teaching this in-depth look at this most-versatile and effective of firearms platforms - the shotgun. This class will comprehensively equip you with the knowledge and skills to cover ammo selection and performance, holds and presentation, semi vs pump considerations. recoil management and much more. Expect to be shooting on paper, cardboard, steel and even drywall to observe the effects and patterning of your shotgun. Tony is our resident shotgun expert with a ton of knowledge and expertise to pass on.

$25 range fee is separate:

tEcc LITE + live fire: July 26 9 AM

Join qualified EMT and firearms instructors Big Tony Alvarez and Dave Neeley for this essential class. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care is a dynamic trauma + live fire class that is as applicable to law enforcement, military and security personnel as it is to civilians, especially CCW holders. The class will consist of scenarios and drills with a live fire element on the range, focussing on addressing big bleeds as well as remaining in the fight by operating your pistol with compromised handling/manipulation ability. Round count is 250.

$30 range fee is separate:

BEGINNER HANDGUN: JULY 26 @ 1 PM

Designed for complete novices and for those who have not shot a handgun in a long while, everything is provided for you (handgun, ammunition, eye and ear protection) so all you have to do is turn up, listen and learn! The focus is on firearms safety and safe handling of firearms. The class also covers the fundamentals of good marksmanship and of course you’ll get to put everything into practice with a course of live fire. For those looking to purchase a handgun this class will include information on the firearms purchase process and Firearms Safety Certificate, plus other aspects of firearms ownership. The class and live fire portion will both take place at Prado Olympic Shooting Park.

DEFENSIVE PISTOL

One of our flagship classes, combining movement, manipulation, dynamics, multiple target arrays and a blend of competitive and tactical techniques to vastly improve your shooting. Improving your performance is where reps, trigger time and experience meet to raise your training standards so that the following key areas improve: efficient presentation of your handgun on target, recoil management so you shoot more effectively, manipulation to keep your gun up and in the fight, and movement to engage targets from the most advantageous position while making yourself harder to hit. Bring safe handling skills and a knowledge of your firearm and you will be welcome to this class!

DEFENSIVE CARBINE

Taught by Ben, Jeremy or Tony, each bringing their own unique experience, these classes take the same principles from our Defensive Pistol series and apply those to rifle shooting. This is no ordinary line-shooting class, so expect to work from multiple barricade apertures, learn to move into and out of shooting positions, work in confined spaces, engage multiple target arrays and seamlessly keep your rifle in the fight - all while maintaining impeccable weapons safety and awareness.

defensive shotgun

Tony or Ben are your instructors here, both with a wealth of shotgun experience. This is a physically demanding class from maintaining perfect weapons safety all while moving and reloading. There is no doubt that shotgun requires the greatest input from the shooter to keep the platform fed and functioning, all while navigating complex target arrays and shooting positions..

LOW LIGHT PISTOL

Ambient lighting conditions are a game changer where your pistol skills are concerned. Building muscle memory and improving your single-hand shooting are just the start of making you an effective adversary in the dark. We run small low-light classes to ensure maximum trigger time for shooters, and use a combination of steel and paper targets along with barricades and other environmental factors to test your abilities and develop this crucial skill set.

BEGINNER HANDGUN

We’ve been hosting this class since our foundation, and there is no better introduction to shooting. We designed this class to be a progressive-stage development of the fundamental skills needed to safely shoot your handgun: firearms safety, manipulation, dry fire reps and live fire practice. Many of our beginner students have gone on to purchase their own firearms and from there have progressive through our intermediate class into our Defensive and Performance Pistol classes.

VEHICLE BASED DEFENSIVE PISTOL

Ask yourself where are you most likely to be when confronted with a life threatening situation. This class will introduce you to the particular challenges that come with operating within, around and outside vehicles. Taught by Ben or Mike, who each have a wealth of experience from operational deployment of these skill sets, you’ll look at how to set up your own vehicle, and move on to shooting techniques as they relate to the interior and exterior of vehicles.