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I am Tom Nguyen, founder and lead instructor, at L.A. Progressive Shooters LLC.
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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.
GROUP lessons (MONTHLY)
PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
$275/person
6 hour comprehensive course on Firearm safety, How a semi-automatic pistol works, and Fundamentals of shooting one accurately and consistently. Offered one Saturday a month and SEMI-PRIVATE class size limited to 4 students, at the comfort & privacy of our outdoor private range.
SOLD OUT: Dec 7
2025:
AVAILABLE:
Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 2
$275/person
6 hour comprehensive course on Firearm safety, How a semi-automatic pistol works, and Fundamentals of shooting one accurately and consistently. Offered one Saturday a month and SEMI-PRIVATE class size limited to 4 students, at the comfort & privacy of our outdoor private range.
SOLD OUT: Dec 7
2025:
AVAILABLE:
Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 6
SOLD OUT:
Feb 1, Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 31
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
$175/person
Are you a gun owner who would like to get back to more regular, consistent practice? Or have you reached a plateau in your shooting or bored with your routine? Even experienced shooters need brushing up on their fundamentals.
Nov 23
2025:
Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 12, May 17, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
PISTOL 201: Speed & Performance
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
$225/person
Buying a gun for home defense requires more knowledge and practice than just basic, static shooting at public ranges.
You will learn fundamentals skills for realistic and dynamic defensive shooting: sight deviation, defensively accurate rapid fire, clearing malfunctions, mag reloads, timed drills to measure performance under pr
$225/person
Buying a gun for home defense requires more knowledge and practice than just basic, static shooting at public ranges.
You will learn fundamentals skills for realistic and dynamic defensive shooting: sight deviation, defensively accurate rapid fire, clearing malfunctions, mag reloads, timed drills to measure performance under pressure.
OWB/IWB Holster required.
Nov 24
2025:
Feb 9, Mar 16, Apr 13, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 17, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in L.A. County, take you step by step through the entire process:
- How to fill out the application
- Mistakes to avoid in the process
- What to expect at the interview
- Training requirements
16 Hour Required Training
$475/person
8 Hour Renewal
$275/per
Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in L.A. County, take you step by step through the entire process:
- How to fill out the application
- Mistakes to avoid in the process
- What to expect at the interview
- Training requirements
16 Hour Required Training
$475/person
8 Hour Renewal
$275/person
Nov 23-24
2025:
Jan 25-26, Feb 8-9, Mar 15-16, Apr 12-13, May 17-18, Jun 14-15, Jul 12-13, Aug 16-17, Sep 13-14, Oct 11-12, Nov 8-9, Dec 13-14
PISTOL 202: Run and Gun
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
PISTOL 202: Run and Gun
$145/person
Returning clients who've taken advanced training like Pistol 201 or CCW training can take this class to continually challenge their skills realistically and dynamically.
Think of this class as an intense morning workout, to keep your shooting skills strong and sharp!
We will be working from holster and putting you through challe
$145/person
Returning clients who've taken advanced training like Pistol 201 or CCW training can take this class to continually challenge their skills realistically and dynamically.
Think of this class as an intense morning workout, to keep your shooting skills strong and sharp!
We will be working from holster and putting you through challenging drills under pressure. It is also a great introduction to pistol competition.
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.
🤗 Students shoot Final Drill in Defensive Pistol with Confidence!
☝If you own a gun for self defense, it's so important to practice drills that simulate more realistic situations and stress that can't be done at a public range.
Taking our Pistol 101/102/103 is just the 1st step: foundational classes for safety and basic shooting skills.
Our Defensive Pistol course is really where you start to learn necesary skills for using a gun in self defense, and the mental/physical processes needed to perform them under fight or flight.
PRIVATE lessons (TUE-SUN)
PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals
$300 per person for couples & groups
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 full day comprehensive course that covers everything to give you a strong foundation with gun safety, how pistols work inside and out, and how to shoot them
$300 per person for couples & groups
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 full day comprehensive course that covers everything to give you a strong foundation with gun safety, how pistols work inside and out, and how to shoot them accurately and consistently.
You don't need to own a gun since we provide all guns & ammo, eye and electronic ear protection for the most comfortable experience.
PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals
$250 single/$190 per person for groups
For returning clients, make an informed decision before investing money in a gun. After taking our Pistol 101 class and knowing how to shoot well and feel the difference between guns, we can help you try a selection of the most popular 9mm handguns.
You will learn the different models of handguns (DA/S
$250 single/$190 per person for groups
For returning clients, make an informed decision before investing money in a gun. After taking our Pistol 101 class and knowing how to shoot well and feel the difference between guns, we can help you try a selection of the most popular 9mm handguns.
You will learn the different models of handguns (DA/SA vs 1911 SA vs Striker Fired) and narrow down your choices to the one that best fits you, while also reinforcing the fundamentals you learned in Pistol 101
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
$290 single/$240 per person for groups
Are you a gun owner who would like to get back to more regular, consistent practice? Or have you reached a plateau in your shooting or bored with your routine? Even experienced shooters need brushing up on their fundamentals.
Let's zero in on what you're doing well, and where you can improve to take
$290 single/$240 per person for groups
Are you a gun owner who would like to get back to more regular, consistent practice? Or have you reached a plateau in your shooting or bored with your routine? Even experienced shooters need brushing up on their fundamentals.
Let's zero in on what you're doing well, and where you can improve to take you to the next level!
This class is custom tailored to you. Tom will assess where you're at with your skills, and what you need to do to make sure your foundational skills are solid, and challenge you with new skills and drills.
PISTOL 201: Speed & Performance
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
PISTOL 103: Accuracy & Best Practices
$290 single/$240 per person for groups
Buying a gun for home defense requires more knowledge and practice than just basic, static shooting at public ranges.
You will learn fundamentals skills for realistic and dynamic defensive shooting: sight deviation, defensively accurate rapid fire, clearing malfunctions, mag reloads, timed drills to measure performance under pressure.
RED DOT: Cheat Codes
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
$290 single/$240 per person for groups
Pistol optics are a game changer for every shooter, regardless of experience or visual ability. But not everyone is using red dot the right way to take full advantage of its power.
If you are staring at the dot, losing it on recoil, and can't shoot it fast, then come learn the cheat codes.
You will lea
$290 single/$240 per person for groups
Pistol optics are a game changer for every shooter, regardless of experience or visual ability. But not everyone is using red dot the right way to take full advantage of its power.
If you are staring at the dot, losing it on recoil, and can't shoot it fast, then come learn the cheat codes.
You will learn how to zero, how to find the dot on presentation, how to shoot it at speed, and transition to multiple targets.
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training
We are L.A. County authorized trainer who can help you at every step of the CCW application process.
How to Apply in L.A. County
$100 online
Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW), we take you step-by-step from how to fill out your application and avoid common mistakes people are making to get del
We are L.A. County authorized trainer who can help you at every step of the CCW application process.
How to Apply in L.A. County
$100 online
Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW), we take you step-by-step from how to fill out your application and avoid common mistakes people are making to get delayed or denied.
16 Hour Initial Training:
Group $475 / Private $1200
8 Hour Renewal:
Group $275 / Private $750
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.
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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.
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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Only few classes left in 2024, and 2025 already selling out!
After the election, we got slammed with demand for lessons. Pistol 101 for beginners fully booked into 2025. Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) final 2024 training Nov. 23-24.