Courses
Each listing is a single date and location — reserve the seat you want. Progressive training across pistol, rifle, shotgun, night vision, and more.
Pistol Fundamentals Course
Build a strong, reliable foundation in handgun use — the core principles that drive accuracy, consistency, and control. Not about putting rounds downrange, but developing the mechanics and discipline to deliver accurate, accountable hits: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and recoil management, and why each one matters.
- Reliable magazine-fed pistol
- 3+ magazines per pistol
- Quality holster (OWB or IWB)
- Sturdy pistol belt
- Eye protection (clear + smoked)
- Electronic ear protection
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- 500 rounds pistol ammunition
- Hand towel for grip
Pistol Performance Course
For shooters who own the fundamentals and are ready to apply them under speed, movement, and cognitive load. Structured drills develop speed, target transitions, and shooting under pressure — without sacrificing accuracy. This is where fundamentals are tested, refined, and proven.
- Reliable magazine-fed pistol
- 3+ magazines per pistol
- Quality holster (OWB or IWB)
- Sturdy pistol belt
- Eye protection (clear + smoked)
- Electronic ear protection
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- 500 rounds pistol ammunition
- Hand towel for grip
Rifle Performance Course
For shooters who already understand basic rifle operation and are ready to push into a higher level of speed, accuracy, accountability, and control. This course moves beyond static fundamentals and focuses on applying rifle skills under increased demand — refining recoil management, target transitions, positional shooting, shot accountability, movement, sling management, reloads, and performance-based decision making. The goal isn’t simply to shoot faster; it’s to shoot better on demand. Every drill is built around measurable performance, efficient gun handling, and delivering accurate hits under pressure. Ideal for shooters who have completed a basic rifle course or already possess safe gun-handling skills and want to improve practical rifle performance.
- Reliable magazine-fed rifle
- Optic recommended
- Magazines — minimum of 3
- Quality rifle sling
- Sturdy belt designed for carrying gear
- Eye protection
- Ear protection — electronic preferred
- Closed-toe shoes or boots — no exceptions
- Ammunition — 500 rounds minimum
- Magazine pouches — 1–2 on belt
- Gloves (Mechanix or similar)
- Hat with brim
- Note-taking gear
- Sunscreen
- Foldable chair
- Extra batteries
- Weapon cleaning kit
- Chamber flag
- Tools for optic/mount adjustments
- Water / electrolytes
- Snacks or lunch
Shotgun Performance Course
The Team Anvil Shotgun Performance Course is a 7-hour performance-driven training program built to develop safe, capable, and confident shotgun operators from the ground up.
This course is designed for new and developing shooters who want more than static lane shooting. Students will learn how to efficiently run a defensive shotgun through structured repetitions, performance-based drills, and practical real-world application.
Throughout the day, students will build a solid foundation in shotgun setup, safety, recoil management, loading procedures, target transitions, pattern accountability, malfunction handling, movement principles, and defensive application. Instruction focuses on developing consistency, control, and confidence under realistic conditions while maintaining strict safety standards.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to properly employ a shotgun for lawful defensive use, home defense, and close-range problem solving while improving speed, accuracy, and overall weapon handling.
Training blocks may include:
- Shotgun setup & equipment considerations
- Safety & defensive mindset
- Patterning & accountability
- Recoil management techniques
- Ready positions & mounting the shotgun
- Emergency & tactical reloads
- Target transitions
- Malfunction clearing
- Positional shooting
- Movement principles
- Defensive application drills
- Performance-focused exercises & standards
Whether you are new to the shotgun platform or looking to reinforce and sharpen your foundational skills, this course is designed to push students beyond basic familiarity and into confident, capable performance.
Train with purpose. Perform under pressure. Raise the standard.
- Reliable pump / semi-auto shotgun
- Optics (highly encouraged)
- Quality sling
- Quality holster
- Dump pouch, fanny pack, etc. for holding shotgun shells
- Sturdy belt (designed for carrying gear)
- Eye protection
- Ear protection (electronic preferred for instruction)
- Closed-toe shoes or boots (no exceptions)
- Shotgun ammunition bare minimums (bring more if you can): birdshot target/field load 100 shells; buckshot 100 shells; slugs 100 shells
- Tool kit for firearms
- Gloves (Mechanix or similar for extended shooting)
- Note-taking gear (small notebook or phone)
- Sunscreen
- Foldable chair
- Extra batteries
- Weapons cleaning kit
- Water
Shotgun Performance Course
The Team Anvil Shotgun Performance Course is a 7-hour performance-driven training program built to develop safe, capable, and confident shotgun operators from the ground up.
This course is designed for new and developing shooters who want more than static lane shooting. Students will learn how to efficiently run a defensive shotgun through structured repetitions, performance-based drills, and practical real-world application.
Throughout the day, students will build a solid foundation in shotgun setup, safety, recoil management, loading procedures, target transitions, pattern accountability, malfunction handling, movement principles, and defensive application. Instruction focuses on developing consistency, control, and confidence under realistic conditions while maintaining strict safety standards.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to properly employ a shotgun for lawful defensive use, home defense, and close-range problem solving while improving speed, accuracy, and overall weapon handling.
Training blocks may include:
- Shotgun setup & equipment considerations
- Safety & defensive mindset
- Patterning & accountability
- Recoil management techniques
- Ready positions & mounting the shotgun
- Emergency & tactical reloads
- Target transitions
- Malfunction clearing
- Positional shooting
- Movement principles
- Defensive application drills
- Performance-focused exercises & standards
Whether you are new to the shotgun platform or looking to reinforce and sharpen your foundational skills, this course is designed to push students beyond basic familiarity and into confident, capable performance.
Train with purpose. Perform under pressure. Raise the standard.
- Reliable pump / semi-auto shotgun
- Optics (highly encouraged)
- Quality sling
- Quality holster
- Dump pouch, fanny pack, etc. for holding shotgun shells
- Sturdy belt (designed for carrying gear)
- Eye protection
- Ear protection (electronic preferred for instruction)
- Closed-toe shoes or boots (no exceptions)
- Shotgun ammunition bare minimums (bring more if you can): birdshot target/field load 100 shells; buckshot 100 shells; slugs 100 shells
- Tool kit for firearms
- Gloves (Mechanix or similar for extended shooting)
- Note-taking gear (small notebook or phone)
- Sunscreen
- Foldable chair
- Extra batteries
- Weapons cleaning kit
- Water
Basic Night Vision Operator Course
A performance-driven course to operate effectively in low and no-light. Students learn night vision theory, equipment setup, and safe handling before progressing to target identification, IR laser application, and disciplined live fire under NODs — maintaining accountability and fundamentals under increased visual and cognitive demand.
- Reliable rifle + pistol
- Optics and/or iron sights
- 3+ mags per gun
- Quality sling + holster
- Sturdy belt
- Eye + electronic ear pro
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- 500 rifle + 500 pistol rounds
Silent Legion Project
Once a year, we bring it all together. A full-day immersive experience for those serious about real-world capability — physically, mentally, tactically. It opens with a physical readiness block, then progresses through close-quarters fundamentals, structure navigation, vehicle-based engagements, and blade defense. You will move, you will think, you will perform. A portion of all proceeds supports men's mental health — because strength isn't only physical, and no one fights alone.
- See course brief for full requirements