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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.
$350/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 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 consisten
$350/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 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.
Available Sat/Sun 8:30am-3:30pm
$175/person
For experienced shooters, who aren't beginners needing our full Pistol 101 course, but want to correct bad habits, improve accuracy & get a refresher on the most updated, efficient fundamentals in 4 hr course.
Available once a month on Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm
May 17, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
$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.
Available once a month
May 24, Jul 6, Aug 10, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
$225/person
Buying a gun for home defense requires more knowledge and practice than just basic slow shooting at public ranges. You will learn fundamentals skills for realistic and dynamic defensive shooting: sight deviation, defensively accurate rapid fire, clearing malfunctions, one handed shooting, timed drills to measure performance u
$225/person
Buying a gun for home defense requires more knowledge and practice than just basic slow shooting at public ranges. You will learn fundamentals skills for realistic and dynamic defensive shooting: sight deviation, defensively accurate rapid fire, clearing malfunctions, one handed shooting, timed drills to measure performance under pressure.
May 18, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 17, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
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
May 17-18, Jun 14-15, Jul 12-13, Aug 16-17, Sep 13-14, Oct 11-12, Nov 8-9, Dec 13-14
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.
Available on weekend when enough demand or can be booked privately on weekdays.
As low as $450/person
Pistol 101 - Pistol 102 - Pistol 201 - Red Dot - Build Your Own Custom Class
$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
$900/person
8 hours is all live fire, no classroom.
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.
☝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 is just the 1st step: foundational classes for safety and basic shooting skills.
Our Pistol 201 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
If you have questions about our classes, feel free to contact us!
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After the election, we got slammed with demand for a safe space to learn. Weekends are sold out for months so If you can't wait, book us sooner privately Mon-Fri.