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Smith & Wesson Academy delivers world-class firearms training led by seasoned professionals, including our own expert team and renowned industry instructors. Each course is designed to sharpen skills, build confidence, and provide hands-on experience with proven techniques trusted by professionals worldwide. From foundational safety practices to advanced tactical instruction, our programs offer the knowledge and discipline needed to excel. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned professional, Smith & Wesson Academy is committed to helping you reach the next level of training and performance.

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    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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    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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