Firearms Instruction for Security Personnel
Here at Split Second Response, we recognize the critical importance of proper firearms training for security professionals. Our instructors are highly experienced in firearms instruction, drawing from backgrounds in law enforcement and military service. With their expertise, you'll receive comprehensive training tailored to the specific needs of security professionals.
Our firearms training course covers essential topics such as firearm safety, weapon handling techniques, and situational awareness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, our curriculum is designed to enhance your skills and confidence with firearms.
Jump to: Basic Pistol Certification | Women's Only Basic Pistol Certification | CCW Certification | Firearm Rentals | Advanced Pistol Course | Tactical Pistol Course | Firearm Safety Certification
The Advantages of Firearms Training are Endless
Enrolling in our firearms course offers myriad advantages for security professionals. You'll acquire the knowledge and proficiency required to handle firearms safely and effectively in diverse scenarios. Our emphasis on safety and correct technique ensures you're primed to handle firearms responsibly and ethically on the job.
Basic firearms training is provided to adult students, parents, and members of the public every Wednesday from 7:30 pm until 8:10 pm to educate them about gun safety. The cost of this training is only $10 per session and this is a drop-in program. There are no membership fees or dues.
During this course, participants will learn the fundamental safety rules, legal transportation, safe gun storage, basic shooting skills, advanced shooting skills, and tactical shooting skills for home defense. This is hands-on training using simulated firearms. Learning will be done using the SIRT Pistol or Rifle. During this training, we also provide basic first aid training (dealing with life-threatening bleeding).
Basic Pistol Certification Course
These classes are provided to help people understand how to safely and effectively use firearms. You will learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to manipulate, clean, transport, and store a pistol safely, responsibly, and effectively. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting a pistol including two-handed standing position and an optional one-handed (Bull’s-eye) shooting position. You will also learn some laws rules and regulations pertaining to firearms.
All of our firearms training classes are offered to civilians as well as law enforcement and government employees. Children must be at least sixteen years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 25 or older. Persons aged 18 to 20 years old must be accompanied by someone over 21.
Packages start at $275 per person ($235 Fee + $40 Range Fee)
Don't Forget to Rent Your Firearm!
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Certification Course
If you have little to no experience with handguns, then our NRA Basic Pistol Women-Only certification course is for you. You will learn about basic safety skills and the responsibilities associated with owning and operating a handgun. This class teaches general safety rules, range rules, basic gun laws, and transportation and storage of firearms. This course introduces you to basic shooting skills on the range and it is a prerequisite to registering for our advanced and tactical firearms courses.
Packages start at $275 per person ($235 Fee + $40 Range Fee)
Don't Forget to Rent Your Firearm!
Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Certification Course
Split Second Response provides CCW Permit certification courses for Contra Costa County only at this time. Our Concealed Carry Weapons Course is the course required by the State of California pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 2 to satisfy the training requirements to earn a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW). This course will meet the requirements to earn your California permit and will enable legal concealed carry after petitioning with your local Sheriff's department.
For residents of Contra Costa County, you must apply for your CCW permit online at the C.C.C. Sheriff's Department website. Click the link for the Contra Costa County, CCW Application: Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office Online Concealed Carry Weapon License CCW Application (permitium.com)
You are encouraged to double-check the current regulations in your county in order to qualify to receive a CCW.
Cost: 16 Hours (initial permit) $350 | 8 Hours (recertification) $275
Firearms Rental (Pistols)
Firearm rental includes the use of up to three different firearms. All rental firearms must utilize ammunition provided by Split Second Response. Firearm rentals are required if a student does not own a firearm to use for the class. Students may choose not to shoot higher calibers, but the price remains the same.
Firearms Rental & Ammunition Purchase:
1 Box (50 rounds) of 9mm ammunition $25.00
Firearms rental up to 2 firearms $25.00
Total $50.00
Advanced Pistol Course
Our SSR: Advanced Pistol Training Course is the next step in our civilian handgun fundamental training series. Graduates of our NRA or USCCA Basic Pistol Certification Course are invited to participate in this next series of drills that includes shooting from the kneeling position, shooting on the move, cover and concealment, shooting from a holster, and much more. This course consists of one hour of range safety briefing, and 1½ hours of simulated firearms training using the SIRT laser-fired pistol, followed by two hours of drills at the range. This course is a prerequisite for our Tactical Training Course.
Cost: $275 per person ($235 Fee + $40 Range Fee)
Tactical Pistol Course (COMING SOON)
Our SSR: Tactical Pistol Training Course is the final step in our civilian firearms training series. If you have experience with handguns and have successfully completed our NRA Basic Pistol Course and our SSR: Advanced Firearms Course, then, this is the class for you. You will further your knowledge and build upon your tactical skillset with tactical handgun firing techniques and maneuvers. This is a challenging and fast-paced six-hour course that picks up where the Advanced class left off. Topics covered are weapon retention from the holster (we use simulated firearms for this portion of the training for safety purposes), combat reloading, sweeping a door, room entries, and culminates with a timed move and shoot course.
Cost: $300 per person ($260 Fee + $40 Range Fee)
Firearm Safety Certification (FSC)
Split-Second Response Martial Arts is a Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Firearm Safety Certification provider! To be eligible to legally purchase a firearm and/or ammunition in the State of California, individuals must first pass the FSC test at a certified facility and with a certified instructor, with a score of 75% or higher. Get your Firearm Safety Certification right here in Antioch with Split-Second Response Martial Arts.
Cost: $30 per person
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Take Your Proficiency to the Next Level
With our expert instructors and comprehensive curriculum, you'll gain the confidence and capability necessary to excel in the realm of security. Invest in your future now with our Firearms Training in Oakley.
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