Each course curricula is developed with the shooter’s skill level, willingness to learn and budget in mind. All of our classes are affordable, average two hours in length and are designed for shooters of virtually all skill levels. We have a highly trained team of instructors, focused on providing valuable training to our students and helping you get where you want to be as a shooter.
Range 54 offers a broad range of firearms and self-defense classes for private citizens, professional security applications and law enforcement. Our range of classes includes handgun basics, Kansas Concealed Carry (CCH) as well as HR 218 Certification, Private Investigator Certification, Private Security Firearms Training, and advanced civilian and law enforcement tactical training. We also offer women’s-only courses, led by female instructors, designed to provide a comfortable environment for female shooters who prefer to train with women. In addition, we offer private lessons and a variety of workshops to promote the safety, competence, and knowledge of all of our guests.
Some professional training courses are scheduled quarterly. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on the calendar, contact the store for more information. Rental firearms are available for training, however, ammunition, eye protection and ear protection for all classes are provided by the shooter. All items needed for training can be purchased at Range 54.
Basic Pistol and Womens Only Basic Pistol
$100.00 – 25 to 100 Rounds
This is mandated by the State as an 8-hour class. Compliant handgun training is required by law for those who want to obtain a Kansas CCH AND/OR those who want to carry concealed in jurisdictions that recognize the Kansas license. This class is no longer required to carry in Kansas, but it is highly recommended. Cost is $100. 25 to 50 rounds required. Minimum 4 students, maximum 20 students.
Carry Concealed
$100.00 – 25 to 100 Rounds
This is an 8-hour beginner class to help develop an informed, responsible gun owner and shooter. We will cover how to choose a gun that’s right for you, how it works, and how to clean it. We will discuss ammunition, home safety, training family members, range safety, fundamentals, loading and unloading. We will then take the student to the range and practice what we learned in the classroom. Minimum 5 students, maximum 10 students.
Drawing From Concealment
$50.00 – 25 to 50 Rounds
In a carry conceal class, you never get a chance to draw from where you intend to conceal. This 2-hour class will cover holsters, guns, and carry techniques. You will also learn how to draw and shoot from the holster and concealment location. This is a live-fire class where Mannequin Mike will make an appearance. Cost is $50. 25 to 50 rounds required. Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Injured Shooter
$50.00 – 100 to 200 Rounds
This 2-hour class will focus on what to do if your strong hand is taken out of the fight. Shooters will learn how to function and shoot their handgun in the weak hand. Cost is $50. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Defending Your Spouse
$50.00 – 100 to 200 Rounds
This 2-hour class is for couples. Both students must be able to safely operate their own handgun. This class will focus on techniques to defend your spouse in a life-threating conflict. Cost is $50 per couple. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 2 couples, maximum 4 couples.
This class will take a look at using a shotgun vs a handgun for home defense. The class will cover shotgun and ammunition selection, and will focus on how accurate the shotgun can be at close range. Only 00 buck or slug shells are allowed for range use at Range 54, however, we will look at #3 and #4 buck shells as an option for home defense. Students should bring their shotgun and at least 20 rounds of buck shot and 5 rounds of slug ammo.
Firearm Fundamentals
$50.00 – 100 to 200 Rounds
This 2-hour class is for the intermediate and/or the shooter wanting to improve on the fundamentals of grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control and follow through. Cost is $50. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students.
Reloading/Malfunctions/Trigger Control
$50.00 – 100 to 200 rounds
This 2-hour class is for the shooter who wants to hone their skills. This is a live-fire class that will focus on malfunctions and how to fix them under stress as well as trigger control and reloading. Cost is $50. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Shooting On The Move/Shooting From Cover
$50.00 – 100 to 200 rounds
In a gunfight, getting to cover and using it properly may help you win the fight. This 2-hour class will focus on shooting while moving and shooting from behind cover. This is a live-fire class… not for the beginner. Cost is $50. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students.
Shooting From a Vehicle
$50.00 – 100 to 200 rounds
At Range 54, we have the ability to bring a car onto the live-fire range as an instructional tool. This 2-hour class will focus on how to shoot from a vehicle and how to use a vehicle for cover. Cost is $50. 100 to 200 rounds required. Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Women’s Self Defense
$25.00 – Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students.
This 3-hour class is very intense, physical, and offered for women only. The instructor is well versed in the martial arts and current crime trends. The student will learn the proper mindset required to avoid becoming a victim. During the class you will learn to strike, kick and fall, the goal is to teach students how to avoid-and-escape physical threats in this ever changing, potentially violent world. Cost is $25. Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students.
Range 54 is proud to offer a low light handgun class. This course will expose the shooter to low light conditions and give them a better understanding of how to use hand held lighting as well as weapon mounted lighting systems. The importance of target identification and alternative light sources will be covered. Students can expect to shoot 100 to 150 rounds during the live fire portion of the class. Maximum 8 Students.
Weapon Retention
$50
Weapon Retention is a non-shooting 2 hour class. Students will receive instruction and techniques on how to retain their handgun while it is in the concealed holster and while it is drawn. Students need to bring their firearm and holster, but no ammunition is required. This is a physical class, and students should expect physical contact from the instructor and other students.
Range 54 has two comfortable classrooms equipped with audio/video equipment, classroom seating, and free wireless internet that can be rented for your next corporate event, party or group meeting. Contact the store for more information.
Standard Classroom Layout
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