Training Classes
PRACTICAL PISTOL - 4 HOURS
(Minimum 5/Maximum 10 Students)
Course Description:
Review of fundamentals of marksmanship and firearms safety Instruction and live fire exercises including drawing and firing from the holster and all aspects of handling and manipulating a handgun.
Training Includes:
- Drawing and Firing from Holster
- Reloading
- Handling Malfunctions
- Target Transition
- Qualification on Pistol Standards Course
Required Items:
- Handgun with Holster
- Magazine/Ammo Pouch
- Three Magazines for Pistols/Two Speedloaders/Pouches for Revolvers
- Ammunition - 200 rounds
- Eye and Ear Protection
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein, Elizabeth Haller
CLASS FEE: $100
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: See Training Schedule
Class reservation fee must be paid in advance.
Payment options: in person at range or by phone at 314-353-BANG (2264).
Don't wait! Classes fill fast!
Limited space available, therefore NO REFUNDS!
St. Louis Armed Security Annual/Semi-Annual requalifications
After Initial Arming Class, Officers are required to qualify every 6 months
Course description:
Annual/Semi-Annual firearms and use of force training as required by the Board of Police Commissioners for St. Louis City and County, Missouri.
Training Includes:
- Firearms Safety and Handling
- Fundamentals of Marksmanship Qualification
Required Items:
- Approved Duty Weapon
- Duty Belt
- Approved Holster
- Speed-loaders/Pouches
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein
CLASS FEE: $45 - includes Ammunition, Eye, and Ear Protection
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00am - 10:00am
Tuesday at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Doors open at 8:30AM and close PROMPTLY at 9:00.
**We offer one evening qualification class per week on TUES at 6:00PM**
**YOU CANNOT SHOOT TWO QUALS IN ONE DAY**
NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - 8hrs
(Minimum 5/Maximum 10 Students)
Course Description:
This is an 8 hour NRA course which covers safe gun handling, revolver and semi-auto operation and parts, shooting rules and fundamentals, and firearm maintance.
Training Includes:
- Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
- pistol parts and operation
- ammunition
- shooting fundamentals and range rules
- shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions cleaning the pistol
- and continued opportunities for skill development.
Students are provided NRA Student Information Packets and a Completion Certificate. All other necessary items will be provided by StL SharpShooter. Students are welcome to bring their own handguns and ammunition.
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein
CLASS FEE: $100.00
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: See Training Schedule
$25 non refundable deposit must be paid in advance.
Payment options: in person at range or by phone at 314-353-BANG (2264).
Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm. Don't wait! Classes fill fast!
Limited space available, therefore NO REFUNDS!
HANDGUN QUALIFICATION COURSE- LAW ENFORCEMENT
2 HOURS P.O.S.T. Continuing Education – Skill Firearms
Course Description:
P.O.S.T. approved course for MO law enforcement handgun qualifications.
Required Items:
• Duty Weapon/ Gear
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Ammunition - 60 rounds
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein, Elizabeth Haller, Terrence McGinnis
CLASS FEE: $50.00
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: M, T, TH, F at 9:00am
PISTOL TRANSITION COURSE- LAW ENFORCEMENT
4 HOURS P.O.S.T. Continuing Education – Skill Firearms
Course Description:
P.O.S.T approved course for MO law enforcement in transitioning from the revolver to a semi-automatic pistol, or to a different semi-automatic pistol.
Required Items:
• Semi-Auto Pistol
• Holster
• Magazine & Pouch
• Eye & Ear Protection
• Ammunition- 100 rounds
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein, Elizabeth Haller, Terrence McGinnis
CLASS FEE: $100.00
CLASS TIMES: By Appointment
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
TACTICAL PISTOL COURSE - LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY ONLY
6 HOURS P.O.S.T. Continuing Education – Skill Firearms
Course Description:
P.O.S.T approved course for MO law enforcement tactical skills and advanced skills/techniques beyond those provided in Advanced Handgun Course.
Required Items:
• Light source for weapon
• Duty Weapon/Gear
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Ammunition - 250 Rounds
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein, Elizabeth Haller, Terrence McGinnis
CLASS FEE: $150.00
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: By Appointment
SHOTGUN QUALIFICATION COURSE- LAW ENFORCEMENT
2 HOURS P.O.S.T. Continuing Education – Skill Firearms
Course Description:
P.O.S.T. approved course for MO law enforcement shotgun qualifications.
Required Items:
• Shotgun
• Eye and Ear Protection
• 10 rounds rifled slug
• 5 rounds 00 buckshot
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein, Terrence McGinnis
CLASS FEE: $50.00
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: By Appointment
TACTICAL CARBINE COURSE - LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY
6 HOURS P.O.S.T. Continuing Education – Skill Firearms
Course Description:
P.O.S.T. approved course for MO law enforcement tactical skills and advanced skills/techniques beyond those provided in Advanced Carbine Course.
Required Items:
• Light source for weapon
• Duty Weapon/Gear
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Ammunition - 260 rounds
INSTRUCTOR: Larry Bruns
CLASS FEE: $150.00
PHONE: 314-353-BANG (2264)
CLASS TIMES: By Appointment
L.E.O.S.A.
Missouri Firearms Training and Qualification Course for Retired/Separated Officers.
Course Description:
Two hour course pursuant to MRS 650.030 & 18 USC 926c. P.O.S.T approved & sponsored by St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy.
Required items:
• Duty Weapon/Gear
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Ammunition - 50 rounds
Instructor: Terrence McGinnis
Class Fee: $50.00
Class Time: M,T - 9:00am
St. Louis Armed Security Training and Qualifications
New security personnel will need to attend an Initial Arming Class BEFORE getting armed license
After Initial Arming Class, Officers are required to qualify every 6 months
INITIAL ARMING
SEMI-AUTO PISTOL – 3rd Wednesday (8:00am-4:00pm) AND Thursday (8:00am-4:00pm) of every month (2 day class). Doors open at 7:30am.
16 hour class - $205 – 300 rounds of Ammunition NOT INCLUDED
REVOLVER – 2nd or 4th Wednesday (8:00am-4:00pm) of every month. Doors open at 7:30am.
8 hour class - $95 – 50 rounds of ammunition INCLUDED
Required Items:
Approved Duty Weapon (see requirements below)
Belt, Strong Side Holster, 3 Magazines or Speed-Loaders (if applicable)
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Biedenstein and Elizabeth Haller
ANNUAL / SEMI-ANNUAL QUALIFICATIONS
SEMI-AUTO AND REVOLVER Qualifications held together – MON, TUES, THUR, FRI at 9:00AM. Doors open at 8:30am
2 hour class - $45 – 50 rounds of ammunition INCLUDED
Doors open at 8:30AM and close PROMPTLY at 9:00.
**We offer one evening qualification class per week on TUES at 6:00PM**
**YOU CANNOT SHOOT TWO QUALS IN ONE DAY**
FIREARM REQUIREMENTS:
NO DE-COCKERS or MANUAL SAFETIES
NO SUB COMPACTS (This includes a Taurus Millenium)
SEMI-AUTO PISTOL:
Caliber - 9mm or .40
Manufacturer - Beretta, Glock, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, FN, H&K, Walther, Canik, Taurus
Action - Striker-fire or double action
Size - Full size or compact
3 Magazines / Magazine Pouch
REVOLVER:
Caliber - .38 Special
Action - Double action
Size – 4” Barrel
Speed Loader(s) / Speed Loader Pouch(s)
**If you have any questions about purchasing your firearm for duty, PLEASE call the range 314-353-2264, and ask for assistance. You may also call our gun store at 314-353-GUNS.**
All officers MUST report the make, model, barrel length and serial number of the firearm he/she will utilize on duty. Inspection and approval of the firearm must be completed BEFORE carrying on duty. This registration to be provided to the Private Security Coordinator (PSC) on the date of the Initial Arming Class or Qualifications by SharpShooters Staff.
Officer may change duty weapons only AFTER the new firearm is inspected and the required information is supplied to the PSC. Qualification required prior to carry on duty.
NO LOADED FIREARMS AT THE COUNTER OR LOBBY. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE CLEAR WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING!!
