Tap Rack Ready Training 
Your pathway to shooting proficiency
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  • Meet Your Instructor
  • First Shots Pathway.
  • Beyond Ownership
  • Prepare and Preveil
  • Live Fire Courses
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    • Home
    • Meet Your Instructor
    • First Shots Pathway.
    • Beyond Ownership
    • Prepare and Preveil
    • Live Fire Courses
Tap Rack Ready Training 
Your pathway to shooting proficiency
  • Home
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • First Shots Pathway.
  • Beyond Ownership
  • Prepare and Preveil
  • Live Fire Courses

First shot's pathway

What is offered

Our foundational "First Shots" curriculum is designed to set you up for success, one step at a time. By the time you've completed this introductory program, you'll be able to confidently say:

  • 'I understand and can apply the most important rules of firearm safety, making responsible gun ownership a natural part of my approach."
  • 'I know my my handgun (and maybe even a rifle or shotgun!), understand how they function and operate."
  • 'I handle ammunition safely and correctly, knowing exactly what my firearm needs and how to store it properly,"
  • 'I'm building a solid foundation in marksmanship, understanding the key elements that lead to accurate shooting – from how stance to trigger control."
  • 'I've experienced live fire in a safe and controlled environment, with expert guidance right there to help me every step of the way."
  • 'I know the basics of keeping my firearm in good working order, understanding why cleaning is important and how to do it safely,"
  • 'I know what comes next on my learning journey, with clear steps and resources to continue building my skills and confidence" – maybe even our 'Beyond Ownership' pathway. , 

why

 Learn firearms the right way, right from the start, in a welcoming and safe environment with our 'First Shots' pathway. We'll build your confidence and skills step by step, ensuring you handle firearms responsibly from day one 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Our First Shots curriculum is specifically designed for individuals with little to no prior experience with firearms. We start with the very basics and build your knowledge and comfort level step by step. 


The first shot's curriculum is meant to be completed in a progressive process and is currently offered in 2-hour Private training blocks. 


 Yes, there will be a supervised live-fire portion. The "First Shots" curriculum covers essential firearm safety rules, basic firearm anatomy and function, ammunition basics, fundamental marksmanship principles (stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control), an introduction to live fire on the range with direct instructor guidance, and basic firearm cleaning 


We will be using your weapon and will become familiar with our weapon from day 1., if you do not own a weapon then one can be provided for you at additional cost. We will provide different platforms for teaching purposes. 


If you are providing your own firearm then it is recommended you also provide your own ammunition, if you do not provide your own, it may be provided for you at an additional cost. 


Pistol in working order

2 Magazines 

correct caliber ammunition 

eye protection 

ear protection 

suitable clothing 



I currently offer private training in only 2 locations

mike raagahsee shooting enterprise and Burro canyon shooting park. 


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