L.A. Progressive Shooters

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Welcome

I am Tom Nguyen, founder and lead instructor, at L.A. Progressive Shooters LLC.

Thank you for visiting us!

If you'd like to learn about our non-intimidating lessons to demystify guns and empower you in being safe and responsible gun owners, get started at our FAQ or scroll down for our lessons and booking calendar.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

faster, lower cost 4 hour pistol 101 now available!

Benefits of 4 Hour Pistol 101:

Optional Friendly Intro to Firearms video that can be watched online at your convenience before class
Shorter 4 hours is less time in the summer heat
More time options to choose from: 8:15am or 12:30pm class.
Lower Cost $250 with video, $175 without video
Can also just purchase video for $49

Weekend Group lessons (sat-sun)

PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

$250/person

This is our flagship 5 star course!

Whether you are totally new to firearms, or it's been a long time since you've touched a pistol, Pistol 101 is a comprehensive course that covers everything to give you a strong foundation on gun safety, how pistols work inside and out, and how to shoot them accurately and consistently.

Sat/Sun

$250/person

This is our flagship 5 star course!

Sat/Sun

8:15am-12:15pm or

12:30pm-4:30pm

[FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION]

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PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

$175/person

For experienced shooters, who want to correct bad habits, improve accuracy & get a refresher on the most updated, efficient fundamentals in 4 hr course.

Sat-Sun

8:15am-12:15pm or

12:30pm-4:30pm

[FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION]

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PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

$225/person

Learn how to make an informed purchasing decision and what criteria to consider in purchasing your 1st handgun.

Shoot 12 different semi-automatic 9mm handguns of different brands, models, actions, sizes (full size to micro compact).

Practice and refresh fundamentals learned in Pistol 101.

Monthly on Sunday

9:30am-2:30pm

Aug 10, Sep

$225/person

Learn how to make an informed purchasing decision and what criteria to consider in purchasing your 1st handgun.

Shoot 12 different semi-automatic 9mm handguns of different brands, models, actions, sizes (full size to micro compact).

Practice and refresh fundamentals learned in Pistol 101.

Monthly on Sunday

9:30am-2:30pm

Aug 10, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7

2026: Feb 1, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 26, Aug 30, Oct 4, Nov 8, Dec 13

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Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)

PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in L.A. County since 2022, I provide required training:

16 Hour Required Training

$475/person

8 Hour Renewal

$275/person

Monthly on Sat/Sun

8:30am-4:30pm

Aug 16-17

After Aug 2025, only available privately Mon-Fri.

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Red Dot: Cheat Codes

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)

Red Dot: Cheat Codes

Whether you're new to the dot, have difficulty finding the dot, or want to learn how to shoot the dot at speed, master the dot in one class! Learn how to zero your optic, find the dot on presentation, shoot the dot at different distances, multiple target transitions with the dot, and dot occlusion.

Sun Sep 14

9am-2:30pm

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WEEKDAY PRIVATE LESSONS (MON-FRI)

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

As low as $400/person

Pistol 101 - Pistol 102 - Pistol 201 - Red Dot: Cheat Codes - Build Your Own Custom Class

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Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 16 Hour Initial

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

$1700/person

You can choose to complete this over 2 or 3 days:

4 hr Classroom - 4 hr Live Fire Part 1 - 8 hr Live Fire Part 2

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Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 8 Hour Renewal

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 8 Hour Renewal

$900/person

8 hours is all live fire, no classroom.

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All smiles as father takes 2 children to learn to shoot together!

Tony wanted a private outdoor lesson for his 2 shy children who had only ever shot guns with him when they were 8 and 12.

Now 17 and 22, siblings Emily and Brandon did really well, shooting Holes in Holes, with proud papa snapping pics all throughout the lesson of their results.

From being nervous with guns, to applying for Concealed Carry, to learning how to shoot and move

This private client is an amazing of what can be accomplished and achieved with regular private coaching.

85 Year Old Muriel learns to shoot 9mm like a Boss

Muriel is a widow living alone who wanted the security of owning a handgun but was too intimidated to shoot her Glock 9mm. So proud to see her progress from only shooting .22LR her 1st lesson to shooting holes in holes with 9mm with weekly coaching.

Amaechina mastering the Fundamentals

Anyone can learn to shoot well! Amaechina would like folks to know she is 67 years old, has been thriving with Multiple Sclerosis for 36 years and must use mobility devices to walk, and this is part of her journey in empowering herself.

Gift Certificates

We specialize in demystifying guns and making the experience fun and educational, with an emphasis on safety and comfort. Know someone who's always wanted to learn, or who wants to take their skills to the next level? Give the gift of a lesson for your family and friends.

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Earn EXCLUSIVE patch! take our challenge!

Not just anyone can represent our community. That's why LAPS gear is not sold to the public. The only way to earn one of our LAPS patches is to pass one of our Shooting Standards.

Students who pass our Shooting Standards earn a LAPS patch as a TOP SHOT!

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If you have questions about our classes, feel free to contact us!

L.A. Progressive Shooters LLC

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tom@laprogressiveshooters.com 323-900-5277

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L.A. Times front page

CNN: women & QUEER gun owners

Welcome

faster, lower cost 4 hour pistol 101 now available!

Weekend Group lessons (sat-sun)

PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

PISTOL 101-B: Accuracy & Best Practices

PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)

PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

Red Dot: Cheat Codes

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW)

Red Dot: Cheat Codes

WEEKDAY PRIVATE LESSONS (MON-FRI)

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 16 Hour Initial

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 8 Hour Renewal

The following classes can be booked privately for up to 4 people during the week:

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) 8 Hour Renewal

All smiles as father takes 2 children to learn to shoot together!

From being nervous with guns, to applying for Concealed Carry, to learning how to shoot and move

85 Year Old Muriel learns to shoot 9mm like a Boss

Amaechina mastering the Fundamentals

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Gift Certificates

Earn EXCLUSIVE patch! take our challenge!

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