LGRGC - Training Corner

One of the best perks of being a club member is the exclusive access to top-notch training opportunities. However, we offer many other training opportunities for non members as well. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned shooter, there’s something for everyone. Here's how you can make the most of what’s available:

Youth Trap - Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, $20/participant 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. This program is open for juniors ages 10 to 17 years old to come and shoot 3 games of trap. The participants will receive coaching, ammunition, and use of a club gun if they don't have a gun of their own. Come learn to shoot trap, or come get better at your game! Visit our Coming Events page to register.

Defensive Handgun – Every 2nd and 4th Friday, $5 Members & $25/Nonmembers 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Come join us for an instructor-driven clinic to develop good defensive handgun skills and be challenged by ever-changing defensive scenarios. Members and member-accompanied guests 11 years and older are welcome to attend to learn defensive handgun fundamentals. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED OR YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE under! - Visit our Coming Events page to register.

CCW Skills Check Clinic – Every 3rd Sunday. $15/MEMBERS ONLY 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM. This clinic will use practical “real-life” scenario-based stages, and drill-oriented EDC skill building modules, thematically built upon the AVOID EVADE DEFEND concepts of smart EDC. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Visit our Coming Events page to register. Blake blknatr@yahoo.com

Women's Shooting Clinic - Clinics are held the second Sunday in January, May, and October. These clinics are designed to introduce women to shooting sports in a supportive environment, emphasizing firearms safety and handling. $40. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

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NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING COURSE - September 19, 2026 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Training Classroom

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course. Priority given for those seeking to obtain NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Instructor qualification. Register via Wild Apricot. The day of class you need to bring:

DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. Any shotgun suitable for trap and 200 rounds of 7 1/2 or smaller shot for the class. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE - September 20, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Training Classroom. The day of class you need to bring:

DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. A shotgun suitable for trap and 200 rounds of ammunition for the class. 7 1/2 shot or smaller. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

8. A laptop computer.

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARDS - Each instructor candidate must pass the following test:

Complete one round of trap (25 targets) from the 16 yard line, achieve a minimum 13 hits on target. You will be allowed up to two additional attempts if necessary.

Some things that you could do to help make the class easier for you:
1. Go touch, handle, fondle, caress as many different types of
shotguns as possible. This includes new and antique bolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, break-action, lever-action, muzzleloading and any other type you can find. Get the basic idea of how to load, unload and fire the different types of guns if at all possible. Hangout at your local gun store and ask lots of questions.
2. Shoot as many different types of these guns as possible.
3. Get as much range time in as you can, either at our range or anywhere else and practice shooting trap.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Visit our Coming Events page to register.

BASIC - EFFECTIVE USE OF FORCE/UNORTHODOX SHOOTING POSITIONS September 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Pit Range

We will discuss the proper use of cover, and some things to look out for before shooting over, around, through and under various barricades using the firearm of your choice (pistol/rifle/shotgun).

You will need the firearm of your choice (pistol/rifle/shotgun) and approximately 150 rounds of ammunition, bring more if you have an itchy trigger finger. Please arrive with several magazines / speed loaders loaded. Leave one magazine completely empty so we can start off with a little dry fire for safety purposes.

We will be shooting from standing/kneeling/side prone/laying on back, if you have a shooting pad or large piece of cardboard you may want to bring that to use as a barrier between you and the ground.

In ear hearing protection (ear plugs) is recommended for some of the shooting positions.

Remember, all firearms must be taken to the firing line in a bag, a case or a holster. Do not handle uncased/unholstered firearms anywhere else on the property, including at your car or behind the designated firing line. All handling will be under the direct supervision of a club certified RSO.
If you are using a long gun for the class please bring a chamber flag for use between drills.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $30 for members, $60 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

INTERMEDIATE - EFFECTIVE USE OF COVER / UNORTHODOX SHOOTING POSITIONS September 24, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Pit Range

PRE-REQUISITE - MUST HAVE COMPLETED BASIC - EFFECTIVE USE OF COVER / UNORTHODOX SHOOTING POSITIONS PRIOR TO ENROLLING IN THIS CLASS

We will go further into the proper use of cover, and how to use cover and movement using the firearm of your choice (pistol/rifle/shotgun).

You will need the firearm of your choice (pistol/rifle/shotgun) and approximately 150 rounds of ammunition, bring more if you have an itchy trigger finger. Please arrive with several magazines / speed loaders loaded. Leave one magazine completely empty so we can start off with a little dry fire for safety purposes.

We will be shooting from sitting/standing/kneeling/side prone/laying on back and during movement to cover/movement from cover. If you have a shooting pad or large piece of cardboard you may want to bring that to use as a barrier between you and the ground.

In ear hearing protection (ear plugs) is recommended for some of the shooting positions.

Remember, all firearms must be taken to the firing line in a bag, a case or a holster. Do not handle uncased/unholstered firearms anywhere else on the property, including at your car or behind the designated firing line. All handling will be under the direct supervision of a club certified RSO.

If you are using a long gun for the class please bring a chamber flag for use between drills.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $30 for members, $60 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME BASIC AND INSTRUCTOR COURSE September 25, 2026 8:00 AM through September 27 - 7:00 PM - Training Classroom

NRA BASICS OF PERSONAL PROTECTION INSIDE THE HOME INSTRUCTOR COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO ATTEND
The day of class you need to bring:

DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.

2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range. We will be in the classroom until approximately 7 PM, so plan accordingly.

3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)

5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. A centerfire pistol 9mm or larger, or a revolver .38 caliber or above (no restriction on optics) and 300 rounds for the class. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Holster, Magazine pouches, 3-5 magazines / speed loaders (arrive at class with all but one loaded), sturdy belt.

8. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

9. $400 for members Cash, check or send via Zelle. ($600 for non-club members or prospective members)

10. A laptop computer.

11. A 3 ring binder. It can be the same one you used for PPITH.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $400 for members, $600 for non members. Covers both the PPOTH and PPOTH Instructor courses and all related books and materials. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE - November 7, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Training Classroom

Priority given for those seeking to obtain NRA Basic Rifle Instructor qualification.

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.
3. Eye and ear protection.

5. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes)
5. Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

6. Any caliber rifle and 100 rounds for the class, optics are allowed. Targets will be a maximum of 25 yards away. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

7. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE - November 8, 2026 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Training Classroom

The day of class you need to bring:
DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!
1. Pen/Pencil to write with. Highlighters are a good idea but not required.
2. Lunch/Snacks/Non-alcoholic beverages to get you through the full
day. We will have a working lunch, no time to leave the range.

3. Eye and ear protection.

4. Range appropriate attire (baseball cap/crew collar shirt (no plunging necklines), closed toe shoes). Clothing appropriate for the weather that day.

5. Any caliber rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition for the class, optics are allowed. Targets will be a maximum of 25 yards away. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

6. Most important A GOOD ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING. An inquisitive mindset is a positive thing.

7. A laptop computer

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARDS - Each instructor candidate must pass the following test:

Using any rifle, with any optics, hit 4.5" target at 25 yards. You will fire 10 shots each from sitting, prone, standing unsupported. You must hit the target a minimum of 24 times. You will be allowed up to 2 additional attempts if necessary. Some things that you could do to help make the class easier for you:
1. Go touch, handle, fondle, caress as many different types of
rifles as possible. This includes new and antique bolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, break-action, falling block, muzzleloading and any other type you can find. Get the basic idea of how to load, unload and fire the different types of guns if at all possible. Hangout at your local gun store and ask lots of questions.
2. Shoot as many different types of these guns as possible.
3. Get as much range time in as you can, either at our range or anywhere else and practice with your rifle getting 4 inch or smaller groups at 25 yards. Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $150 for members, $250 for non members. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

PERSONAL / FAMILY DEFENSIVE DECSION MAKING SCENARIOS- November 11, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM -Training Classroom

Test your decision making skills in realistic situations involving other students.

When signing up each adult needs to be registered separately, children (17 and under) do not need to be registered.

Personal defense preparation is far more than going to the range and shooting at paper targets. This seminar will put you, and any family members you bring with you, in realistic scenarios where you will have to decide what your best option is, whether you carry a gun or not. Can I walk away? Is pepper spray an option? If I must use my gun what actions should my family take? If I'm not alone what are each individual's responsibilities in a defensive situation? If I don't carry a gun what options do I have?

Family guidelines for the class - If you have kids, parents, physically/mentally challenged people in your daily life you need to be able to protect them, bad things can happen anywhere at anytime. Including them in the class brings a whole new set of concerns to your response to a critical situation. All ages and abilities are welcome. If they get too disruptive I may ask you to take them outside long enough to calm them down, but you will still get a huge benefit from the class. During scenarios where you are the citizen defender you will have to deal with it, just like you would in a real life scenario. I think that makes the training even more effective for your day to day life, as these are things you will have to work around to stay safe.

Every family member residing in the same household is welcome at the family price. Kids need to be able to be fairly quiet for 20-30 minutes at a time. Obviously if someone needs to step away to take care of the little ones that is perfectly acceptable.

We have a lift for wheelchairs to get into the classroom. It will be a challenge moving around in the parking area due to gravel, I will assist you in any way possible.

We will be using a combination of red guns. shot indication laser pistols, inert pepper spray (water), training medical supplies and other tools during decision making scenarios run against other students. None of our training aids fire any type of projectile, so you don't need to worry about anyone getting hurt from that.

DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS ABSOLUTELY NO SELF DEFENSE TOOLS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO KNIVES, GUNS, PEPPER SPRAY, TASERS, STUN GUNS, KUBATONS, ETC. ALLOWED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CLASS. YOU WILL BE PATTED DOWN BY A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN THIS CLASS

This is a serious class based on realistic real world scenarios, not a first person shooter game trying to see who can shoot first, fastest or most number of rounds. The best outcome you can hope for is that you do not have to draw your training firearm at all.

Payment accepted day of event. Cash - $30 for member/$50 Family, $60 for non members/$Family. Contact Dave Reed at davereed2010@gmail.com with questions. Click here on our Coming Events page to register.

PERSONAL / FAMILY DEFENSIVE DECSION MAKING SCENARIOS - January 7, 2027 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -Training Classroom