CCW ADD-A-GUN
MARCH 23
CHINO, CA
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 25 rounds per handgun, and you’ll need your usual range gear (holster, eye & ear protection).
DEFENSIVE RIFLE/PISTOL
MARCH 30
CHINO, CA
This is a dynamic rifle class which will move quickly from line shooting to movement, presentation and positional shooting in the context of 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.
OPEN RANGE - COME AND PRACTICE
MARCH 30
CHINO, CA
For those of you who want to get a short refresher shoot under your belt, or add a gun(s) to your CCW permit, we’ve set aside 2 hours after the Pistol/Rifle class to get as many of you downrange as possible. Bring as many pistols as you want, and we suggest a round count of 200, depending on what you want to achive.
REd dot PERFORMANCE Pistol
APRIL 19
chino ca
The popularity of pistol mounted red dots should be apparent to you by now. If you’re one of the many shooters making that transition then this class is essential in helping you re-examine your drawstroke and presentation, acquisition of your dot, zeroing considerations, application of fire from 3 yards to 25 yards, plus considerations such as low light, rain, failed battery or other conditions that impose limitations on your optic. Please note this is a 5-hour class. Round count is 350.
MEMBERS ONLY STEEL FUN SHOOT
APRIL 19
CHINO, CA
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.
BEGINNER HANDGUN
april 27
CHINO, CA
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.
barricades and moving targets
may 10
chino ca
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.
TACTICAL COMPETITION PREP
may 31
chino, ca
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.
DEFENSIVE RIFLE/PISTOL
MAY 31
CHINO, CA
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 250 rifle, 150 pistol.
EDC: vehicle pistol + MED
JUNE 7
chino ca
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.
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!
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.