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I am Tom Nguyen, founder and head 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

PRIVATE lessons (7 Days a Week)

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

$75 single/$50 per person for groups


A great first step for those most intimidated by guns and not yet ready to fire one, or those not particularly interested in guns but want to learn firearm safety and how to unload and make a gun safe.


The following is taught in a non-intimidating, non-judgmental way in a quiet, comfortable classroom (or

$75 single/$50 per person for groups


A great first step for those most intimidated by guns and not yet ready to fire one, or those not particularly interested in guns but want to learn firearm safety and how to unload and make a gun safe.


The following is taught in a non-intimidating, non-judgmental way in a quiet, comfortable classroom (or remotely via Zoom session upon request):
- Firearms safety rules and how automatic human behavior works against us

- Learning hands-on the parts of a handgun and putting one back together

- How to load and unload a handgun and avoiding common mistakes


Cost of this class can be credited to Pistol 101 when comfortable and ready to learn to shoot a gun.

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PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

$250 single/$220 per person for groups


Are you considering buying your first gun and don't know where to start? Are you a new gun owner who finds the gun range intimidating, and would like to learn range etiquette and safety, and how to make the best use of both at-home and live-fire practice? 


As someone new to firearms, you don't have to 

$250 single/$220 per person for groups


Are you considering buying your first gun and don't know where to start? Are you a new gun owner who finds the gun range intimidating, and would like to learn range etiquette and safety, and how to make the best use of both at-home and live-fire practice? 


As someone new to firearms, you don't have to feel alone, with Tom as your personal coach. You do not need to already own guns, and this is a great first step if you're considering gun ownership. Tom provides guns and ammo as part of this lesson geared towards demystifying firearms. 

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PISTOL 102: Buying First Gun

Friendly Introduction to Firearms (Classroom Only)

PISTOL 103: Intermediate Marksmanship

$185 single/$150 per person for groups


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

$185 single/$150 per person for groups


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

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PISTOL 103: Intermediate Marksmanship

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PISTOL 103: Intermediate Marksmanship

$250 single/$200 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 

$250 single/$200 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. 

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PISTOL 201: Defensive Fundamentals

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training

$250 single/$200 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 m

$250 single/$200 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.


Home Defense 101 webinar included ($50 value). 

Book now

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

$40 How to Apply / $450 8hr Required Training


Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in L.A. County, we can take you step-by-step from how to fill out your application and avoid common mistakes, to completing the state required 8 hour training to get your permit.

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90 MIN Coaching Session *NEW*

90 MIN Coaching Session *NEW*

90 MIN Coaching Session *NEW*

$150 single/$125 per person for groups 


- Available for coaching sessions for return clients

- Customized to each client's needs and what you want to address in your shooting development

- Gun/ammo not included. (Gun rental available.)

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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.

🤗 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.

GROUP lessons (MONTHLY)

PISTOL 101: Safety & Fundamentals

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training

PISTOL 201: Defensive Fundamentals

$195/person


5 hour comprehensive course on Firearm safety, How a semi-automatic pistol works, and Fundamentals of shooting one accurately and consistently. Offered one Sunday a month and class size limited to 8 students, at the comfort & privacy of our outdoor private range.


May 21, Jun 18, Jul 30, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19

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PISTOL 201: Defensive Fundamentals

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training

PISTOL 201: Defensive Fundamentals

$195/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

$195/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.


Home Defense 101 webinar included ($50 value).


Offered 4 times a year and limited to 10 students. 


Aug 13, Nov 5

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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

$40 How to Apply / $250 8hr Required Training


Now that good cause is no longer required to apply for Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in L.A. County, we can take you step-by-step from how to fill out your application and avoid common mistakes, to completing the state required 8 hour training to get your permit.

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PISTOL 202: Skill Builder

PISTOL 202: Skill Builder

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW): How to Apply & CCW Training

$85/person


For returning clients, we have regular quarterly Skill Builder sessions at a private outdoor range on weekend mornings.


Firearms skills are perishable and being a responsible gun owner and competent protector means training live fire at least once a month.


Think of these sessions as monthly, intense morning workouts, to keep your 

$85/person


For returning clients, we have regular quarterly Skill Builder sessions at a private outdoor range on weekend mornings.


Firearms skills are perishable and being a responsible gun owner and competent protector means training live fire at least once a month.


Think of these sessions as monthly, intense morning workouts, to keep your shooting muscles strong and your skills sharp! 


We will teach advanced skills like holster draw and introduce new drills each session.. These 3 hour sessions will be 9am-12pm with lots of shooting reps, and still have the rest of your weekend day to enjoy afterwards.


Dates: Jun 4, Sep 10

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Home Defense 101 (ONLINE)

PISTOL 202: Skill Builder

Home Defense 101 (ONLINE)

$50


Online lecture and Q&A on the proper mindset, strategies, legalities and what to do in the aftermath of a home defense incident.


It's not enough to just own a gun, and not have any forethought and preparations on what to actually do and how to properly react in a critical situation.


We will discuss:  

- Home Security Measures

- Mindset and

$50


Online lecture and Q&A on the proper mindset, strategies, legalities and what to do in the aftermath of a home defense incident.


It's not enough to just own a gun, and not have any forethought and preparations on what to actually do and how to properly react in a critical situation.


We will discuss:  

- Home Security Measures

- Mindset and Having a Plan

- Castle Doctrine and the Law 

- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath

- Discussion of Real Life Incidents

- Safe Gun Storage, Gear and Gadgets

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GUN OWNER 101

PISTOL 202: Skill Builder

Home Defense 101 (ONLINE)

$85


Are you a new gun owner, who wants to learn how to do basic cleaning and maintenance, as well as affordable customization, to improve your trigger, and other features on your gun? 


Instructor Roberta Tarnove has been customizing her handguns for years, from revolvers, to 1911s, DA/SA pistols, to striker fired pistols.

Robbie will guide 

$85


Are you a new gun owner, who wants to learn how to do basic cleaning and maintenance, as well as affordable customization, to improve your trigger, and other features on your gun? 


Instructor Roberta Tarnove has been customizing her handguns for years, from revolvers, to 1911s, DA/SA pistols, to striker fired pistols.

Robbie will guide you to learn the ins and outs of your handgun and be able to do your own customizations. 


We only offer this when there is enough demand so don't miss our next date! Join the waitlist!

Wait List

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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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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