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I am Tom Nguyen, founder and head 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.
$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.
$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.
$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
$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.
$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).
We are full service experts who can help you at every step of the CCW application process.
How to Apply in L.A. County
$60 online / $100/in-person
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 g
We are full service experts who can help you at every step of the CCW application process.
How to Apply in L.A. County
$60 online / $100/in-person
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.
White Glove Service
$100 online / $150 in-person
We help you fill out the application, check for required documents and any mistakes before submitting, prepare for the interview, and give essential tips to lessen chances of application being delayed or denied.
8 Hour Required Training
$400-$450
We are authorized trainers for the following cities: Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Claremont, Downey, Gardena, Hawthorne, Irwindale, La Verne, Manhattan Beach, *Montebello, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, San Gabriel, Santa Monica, Signal Hill, South Gate, Torrance, West Covina
*Effective Jan. 1, 2024, state mandated training increases from 8 hours to 16 hours.
$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.)
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 101/102/103 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.
$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 weekend a month and class size limited to 8 students, at the comfort & privacy of our outdoor private range.
2023: Nov 19, Dec 3
2024: Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 24, Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 14
$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.
2023: Dec 10
2024: Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 30, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 15
Webinar: How to Apply in L.A. County
$40/person
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
2023: Nov 1
Webinar: How to Apply in L.A. County
$40/person
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
2023: Nov 13
8 Hour Required Training
$250/person
We are authorized trainers for the following cities: Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Claremont, Downey, Gardena, Hawthorne, Irwindale, La Verne, Manhattan Beach, *Montebello, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, San Gabriel, Santa Monica, Signal Hill, South Gate, Torrance, West Covina
2023: Nov 4-5, Dec 9-10
*Effective Jan. 1, 2024, state mandated training increases from 8 hours to 16 hours.
2024: Jan 27-28, Feb 24-25, Mar 23-24, Apr 20-21, May 18-19, Jun 29-30, Jul 27-28, Aug 24-25, Sep 28-29, Oct 26-27, Nov 23-24, Dec 14-15
$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.
$40
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
$40
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
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.
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!
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.
If you have questions about our classes or joining our community, feel free to contact us!
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