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Training & classes · Largo · Tampa · partner ranges

Firearms Training for Everyone, at Every Level

NRA & USCCA certified instructors. From your very first shots to concealed carry certification, defensive pistol and tactical rifle. Small groups, real range time, and a certificate you can use the same day.

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First Shots Combo (Concealed Carry + First Shots Handgun)

Want your concealed carry license but have little or no handgun training? This 2-in-1 course is the best bang for your buck: safe handling and live fire in the morning, Florida CWFL certification in the afternoon.

⏱ 5 hrs✔ CWFL-qualifying📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$149fromBook
All levels

Concealed Carry Class

Ready to get your CWFL? Florida law, use-of-force, carry methods and the live-fire requirement, with the certificate you need to apply the same day.

⏱ 3 hrs✔ CWFL-qualifying📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$79fromBook
Beginner

First Shots Pistol

Never fired a handgun, or not in years? Safety, grip, stance, sight picture and your first magazines on the range with an instructor beside you.

⏱ 3 hrs✔ NRA curriculum📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$99fromBook
BeginnerWomen in Firearms

Ladies Only Handgun Class

Handgun training does not have to be intimidating. A beginner class taught for women, by women, in a small group.

⏱ 3 hrs✔ NRA curriculum📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$99fromBook
Intermediate

Intermediate Pistol

Drawing from the holster, reloads, malfunction clearance and shooting on the move for shooters who have the fundamentals down.

⏱ 4 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$129fromBook
Advanced

Advanced Handgun

Speed and accuracy under pressure: timed drills, multiple targets, low light and one-handed shooting.

⏱ 4 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$149fromBook
Intermediate

Defensive Handgun

Real-world defensive scenarios, decision making and the legal aftermath, built on the fundamentals from our pistol classes.

⏱ 4 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$149fromBook
Progressive3-part series

Defensive Pistol I - II - III

A three-course progression from defensive fundamentals to force-on-force problem solving. Take them in order.

⏱ 4 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$149fromBook
Advanced

Modern Defender

Our flagship defensive course: pistol and carbine, vehicle and home scenarios, medical basics and mindset.

⏱ 6 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$199fromBook
Beginner

First Shots Rifle

AR and rifle basics for new owners: safety, zeroing, positions and your first groups at distance.

⏱ 3 hrs✔ NRA curriculum📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$99fromBook
Intermediate

Intermediate Rifle

Transitions, reloads, shooting positions and engaging at multiple distances with your own carbine.

⏱ 4 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$129fromBook
Advanced

Tactical Rifle I & II

Movement, use of cover, low light and team drills at FishHawk Sporting Clays and the Wyoming Antelope Club.

⏱ 5 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$179fromBook
All levels

Handgun Cleaning Class

Clean your handgun the right way with a step-by-step walkthrough. Bring your own firearm; supplies included.

⏱ 2 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$49fromBook
All levels

AR Cleaning Class

Field strip, clean and lubricate your AR properly, plus the wear points to check every time.

⏱ 2 hrs📍 Mad Dog Armory – South Tampa
$49fromBook
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One-on-One Instruction

Personalized instruction on your own firearms with an instructor who builds the session around what you want to master.

⏱ 1 hr📍 Mad Dog Armory – Largo
$89/hrBook
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Reserve your seat

Tell us which class and store you prefer. We confirm the next available date by text or email, and hold your seat until payment at the counter or online.

Pick a class

Not sure which level? Start with First Shots or the Combo. Our instructors will move you up if you are ready.

We confirm a date

Classes run at our Largo and South Tampa stores, the Wyoming Antelope Club and FishHawk Sporting Clays.

Show up ready

Bring your ID, eye and ear protection if you have them, and your own firearm if the class calls for it. Rentals are available.

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Ladies only

Handgun training does not have to be intimidating. Beginner classes taught for women, in small groups, at your pace.

Learn firearm maintenance

Clean your handgun or AR the right way with a step-by-step walkthrough. Supplies included, bring your own firearm.

Need customized training?

One-on-one sessions built around your firearms and your goals, from first-time owner to competition prep.

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