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Discover the Smith & Wesson Academy’s state-of-the-art shooting facility, designed for shooters of all experience levels. From purpose-built ranges to hands-on training courses, you’ll find a safe, modern environment focused on building confidence and improving skills.

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beginner
M&P 2.0 with Trijicon RMR and magazines atop range bag.

INTRO TO PISTOL (4 hours)

This introductory course focuses on building a strong foundation in pistol handling, emphasizing safety, firearm knowledge, maintenance, and basic marksmanship skills. Designed for novices, this class assumes no prior experience.
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Shooter exercising trigger discipline while holstering pistol

PISTOL 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DEFENSIVE PISTOL (8 hours)

This introductory course focuses on building a strong foundation in pistol handling, emphasizing safety, firearm knowledge, maintenance, and basic marksmanship skills. Designed for shooters with some firearm marksmanship and safe handling experience. "Must be comfortable safely holstering a loaded handgun."
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intermediate
Shooter with M&P Shield X with mounted Holosun RMR and Streamlight TLR-7X

PISTOL 2 - APPLICATION OF DEFENSIVE PISTOL (8 hours)

This eight-hour course, requiring completion of Pistol 1, combines classroom and range training. Students will learn immediate action drills, multiple reload techniques, target transitions, and movement drills to improve speed and accuracy. It concludes with a qualification shoot to earn certification.
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Smith & Wesson Academy Pistol 3 Training Course

PISTOL 3 - ADVANCED DEFENSIVE PISTOL (8 hours)

This eight-hour course, requiring completion of Pistol 2, covers using cover from multiple positions, engaging targets at varying distances, and correcting malfunctions such as failures to extract or double feeds. Students will practice turning and engaging targets, movement drills, and deliberate repetitions to build consistency. Training concludes with a stress course and a qualification shoot for certification.
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M&P® 15 Modern Sporting Rifle Atop Range Bag

INTRO TO MODERN SPORTING RIFLE (MSR) (4 hours)

This introductory course focuses on building a strong foundation in carbine and modern sporting rifle (MSR) handling, emphasizing safety, firearm knowledge, maintenance, and basic marksmanship skills. Designed for novices or those new to rifles and carbines, the class assumes no prior experience.
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Smith & Wesson M&15® MSR with mounted Leupold® LPVO held at low ready.

MODERN SPORTING RIFLE 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DEFENSIVE MSR (8 hours)

This 8-hour course combines classroom and range instruction to teach the essential elements of defensive Modern Sporting Rifle use, including setup, safe handling, and proper load and make-ready procedures. Students will practice ready position presentations, trigger control, shot follow-through, and immediate action drills to build consistent, reliable performance. The training concludes with a qualification shoot to demonstrate safe handling and accuracy under practical conditions.
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intermediate
Man aiming M&P 15 Volunteer through mounted Trijicon ACOG.

MODERN SPORTING RIFLE 2 - APPLICATION OF DEFENSIVE MSR (8 hours)

This eight-hour course, requiring completion of MSR 1, combines classroom and range training. Students will learn immediate action drills, multiple reload techniques, target transitions, and movement drills to improve speed and accuracy. It concludes with a qualification shoot to earn certification.
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advanced
MODERN SPORTING RIFLE 3 - ADVANCED DEFENSIVE MSR

MODERN SPORTING RIFLE 3 - ADVANCED DEFENSIVE MSR (8 hours)

This eight-hour course, requiring completion of MSR 2, covers using cover from multiple positions, engaging targets at varying distances, and correcting malfunctions such as failures to extract or double feeds. Students will practice turning and engaging targets, movement drills, and deliberate repetitions to build consistency. Training concludes with a stress course and a qualification shoot for certification.
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Backed by the heritage of Smith & Wesson, the Academy delivers a modern approach to firearms training. Combining experienced instruction with purpose-built facilities, we offer a controlled, professional environment where shooters of all backgrounds can develop skills, build confidence, and train with purpose.

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Proven Training Program
Proven Training Program

Our lead instructor, Mark T. Cochiolo, brings 37 years of Naval Special Warfare expertise to every course. A retired SEAL Chief Warrant Officer, who co-created the Navy SEALs' rigorous firearm training, leads our proven curriculum that ensures unmatched skill development for shooters at every stage.

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State of the Art Facility
State of the Art Facility

Our state-of-the-art shooting facility is dedicated to taking your skills to the next level. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled firearms instruction in a professional environment, leveraging cutting-edge training solutions to replicate real-world scenarios.

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Elite Firearms Events: Compete, Train, Connect
Elite Firearms Events: Compete, Train, Connect

Led by world-class instructors with extensive experience, we offer tailored teachings to enhance prevision, tactical proficiency, and operational readiness. We uphold the highest standards of safety and performance, empowering professionals to excel in the most demanding situations.

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