Quality FIREARMS TRAINING

built on Fundamentals, Driven by PRACTICAL

SHOOTING PRINCIPLES, & real life experience

For Responsibly Armed Citizens

For Responsibly Armed Citizens

MEET THE instructor

WADE HILLMAN

OWNER / PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR

OWNER / PRIMARY FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

Wade has over 25 years of military, federal, and state law enforcement experience. During that time he served with the US Border Patrol, Federal Air Marshal Service, and is currently employed by a large state agency as one of the lead firearms instructors. Wade uses his training, experience, and continued professional development to educate his students. He also regularly competes in USPSA, IDPA, and PCSL matches to test his skills as a shooter.

Wade's career exemplifies his ability to not only apply his skills, but also his passion for teaching. Wade has a knack for communicating in a clear and effective way that delivers results. His approachable personality puts students at ease, and you will feel comfortable asking questions. Training will be both productive and enjoyable.

Wade has over 25 years of military, federal, and state law enforcement experience. During that time he served with the US Border Patrol, Federal Air Marshal Service, and is currently employed by a large state agency as one of the lead firearms instructors. Wade uses his training, experience, and continued professional development to educate his students. He also regularly competes in USPSA, IDPA, and PCSL matches to test his skills as a shooter.

Wade's career exemplifies his ability to not only apply his skills, but also his passion for teaching. Wade has a knack for communicating in a clear and effective way that delivers results. His approachable personality puts students at ease, and you will feel comfortable asking questions. Training will be both productive and enjoyable.

current classes

NJ Permit to carry

QUALIFICATION course

In this 2-3 hour class, I will discuss safety, mindset, equipment, drawing from concealment, state laws, use of force, and conclude with the qualification.

Pistol Foundations

LEVEL 1

Pistol Foundations will give you the fundamental skills you need to protect yourself and loved ones. Students will leave with increased confidence and capabilities.

Performance Pistol

LEVEL 2

This class is for students who understand the fundamentals but want to push speed

and accuracy. Welcome to performance based practical shooting.

RIFLE Foundations

LEVEL 1

This introductory level course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely handle, load, and clear semi-automatic rifles with an emphasis on making accurate shots.

Performance RIFLE

LEvel 2

This class is for students ready to take their rifle skills to the next level. We'll work distance, speed, movement, and dial in those fundamentals that create the recipe for success.

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Additional Classes

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However, due to small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, they do sell out quickly.

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This will ensure you get first dibs.

Private Training

Private training sessions are an excellent way to receive individualized and personalized

training to assist you in your firearms journey.

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Looking to be a responsibly armed citizen and understand laws and limitations?

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Looking to learn some of the basic fundamentals of shooting before you come to class for the first time?

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Looking to step up into the world of competition? Not sure where to start, or what you need to know?

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“Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment."

- Zig Ziglar

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