Training
Basic Handgun Safety / Concealed Carry Class
This class on basic handgun safety and operation is designed to meet the training requirements of the State of Florida for the issuance of a Florida Concealed Weapons License. Instruction includes basic handgun safety rules, the safe operation and handling of both semi-auto pistols and revolvers and basic shooting techniques. We cover the importance of a proper stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. This course is essential for new shooters, as well a good refresher for shooters with previous experience, but who have not had any other formal instruction. Upon completion of the course, participants should have an excellent understanding of the importance of firearms safety, as well as have a solid foundation for continuing to practice the safe and effective use of a handgun. This course lasts 4 hours and includes approximately 50 rounds of actual handgun shooting.
Course fee: $50 per person if you use your own handgun and ammunition and $75 per person if you use guns and ammo provided by Pro Arms. Ask us about our multi-student discount if you bring other family members or friends.
Persuader Class
The Pro Arms gun shop, in cooperation with the Live Oak Police Department, is offering a four-hour class in the use of the keychain device called the Persuader™, inspired by the Kubotan self-defense device developed by famed karate master Tak Kubota. The device is a plastic wand about half an inch in diameter and measuring 5.5” in length, with an attached key ring. (Helps keep you from misplacing your keys!)
The instructors are fond of saying that “just because it’s a wand, doesn’t mean it’s magic.” However, they will show you how to use it to strike as a mini-police baton…to slash with a keys like a miniature version of a Medieval mace…to use it to intensify pressure-point techniques that can make the strongest man release his hold on you…and to apply wrist-lock and thumb-lock techniques that allow you to bring a strong adult male to his knees.
The Persuader class lasts four hours and is suitable for male and female, young and old, alike. Precautions will be taken to prevent training injuries, and people with pre-existing injuries or medical conditions will learn under trained supervision to perform the techniques.
The Team Pro Arms training staff will consist of certified Persuader™ instructors from John Strayer’s Pro Arms gun shop in Live Oak. All of the instructors have been trained by Massad Ayoob, well known to readers of Black Belt magazine and other self-defense publications, who will be present at the training. Ayoob was in the first class of Kubotan police instructors trained by Tak Kubota more than 30 years ago, and has taught Kubotan and Persuader techniques to students and instructors ever since.
Cost of the program is $50 per student, which includes a Persuader device issued to each student.
Basic Defensive Handgun
This 8 hour firearms course addresses the essential elements necessary to effectively use a handgun for self defense. It includes a review of the essentials of handgun safety and operation and the core elements of effective handgun shooting. It introduces the participants to the proper use of holsters and ammo carriers, reloading techniques and basic shooting drills to improve handgun shooting skills. It will also include shooting at varying distances, consistent with likely self defense encounters. This course is designed to be the “next step” after our Basic Handgun Safety class, but is also suitable for those with prior shooting experience who want to refresh the core elements of the effective carry and use of a handgun.
Introduction to IDPA
This one day class is for shooters who are interested in participating in the interesting and challenging matches sponsored by IDPA, the International Defensive Pistol Association. The course will cover the background, rules, equipment requirements and the basic techniques for shooting in an IDPA match. Participants will get a chance to shoot some sample “stages,” as well as complete the standard IDPA Classifier with their preferred handgun. If you are interested in knowing what IDPA is all about, but don’t know if you’re ready yet for a match, this course is for you.
IDPA Tune-up
This course is for current IDPA shooters who want to improve their performance in IDPA matches. Learn the secrets of improving your scores, shaving seconds off your time and making the most effective and efficient use of your skills. Taught by regular match participants and Master Class IDPA shooters, you will learn to not only shoot better, but get more out of your IDPA participation.
Basic Firearms Maintenance
These seminars will give you hands on experience in the best methods for caring for your favorite firearms. We’ll cover disassembly, cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and reassembly of your pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns, as well as answer any questions you might have about accessories, modifications or improvements for your particular gun. Each seminar will address a particular make or model of gun, such as Glock, the Springfield XD, SIG Sauer pistols, AR type rifles, shotguns, etc. Check our listings for our seminar on your favorite firearm. Please note: These are not armorer or gunsmithing classes. They are to help you properly care for your firearms at the “user” level.
Essentials of Concealed Carry
If you are going to carry a concealed handgun, this one’s for you. This seminar is designed for you to learn about guns, gear and techniques that will help you live a comfortable “armed citizen” lifestyle. Let the “pros” at Pro Arms share their experience with you and save you time and money in making the best choices for your concealed carry needs. We’ll cover gun selection, holsters and carry methods, clothing considerations and much more. We’ll answer all your questions and make recommendations based on your specific circumstances. We want concealed carry to work for you!
