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New Shooter Introductory Sessions and Live Fire CHL Credentials

541-237-1047

Photo (c.) Hornady.com, 2022 Used by permission

New Shooter Introductory Sessions and Live Fire CHL Credentials

541-237-1047

Photo (c.) Hornady.com, 2022 Used by permission

We want to addict you to Safety

It doesn't matter if you are taking your very first lesson with a brand new gun or working towards an advanced certification, welcome. You've come to the right place to begin your journey. This is the source for ethical, effective and professionally prepared classes. The instructor sets the overall foundation for your training. A lot of our clients say they feel more like family, and that is the way it should be. How experienced are we? In the past decade, we've trained most of the other folks who are teaching in the Rogue Valley. (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.)

We have 3 experienced NRA Credentialed Instructors on staff, each who are experienced and continuing to build their skills.

We offer classes both onsite, as well as in your home or business. We offer individual, 2 person and classroom. We also offer specialized classes like our "Ministry of Defense" for religious organizations and "Agent Awareness" for Realtors.

Because your family is a priority, please ask about our two NRA Certified full day programs: "Personal Protection in the Home" and "Personal Protection Outside the Home".

Come on by and meet our family of instructors: Phil Grammatica, C.J Wolff, and Bill Bateman. Yes, our classes DO fill quickly, but we do our best to get you set up quickly. We look forward to having your stop by,even to say hello.

*We are having email issues as of 4/25. You may see non-site email addresses when registering. This is neccessary while repairs are being made. All is well.*

Our most popular Classes

New Shooters:First Gun

Concealed Carry w/Live Fire.

Brand new to shooting? Thinking of buying your first gun?

This class is for you.

Your first step on the road to safe shooting. One or two person classes provide personal attention, creating a safe, low stress atmosphere to help you learn the critical basic skills all shooters must have.

Weekly: 9am/1 pm Call 541-237-1047 or register online

Concealed Carry w/Live Fire.

Concealed Carry with Live-Fire Training :

2nd Saturday of each month

OR or OR+AZ package options.

Six Hours, Indoors.

*Call to check for Cancellations.

AZ Permit Package also available

June and July Now Open.

Home Defense:Shotgun

Concealed Carry w/Live Fire.

Home Defense:Shotgun

This class is intended for those who wish to prepare for using a shotgun for home defense. Thinking you’ll come out on the winning end of a home invasion just because you keep a shotgun by your bed? That is wishful thinking at best, unless you have prepared.

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Classes for all Experience Levels

First time with a gun? Been over 10 years?

if you are new to firearms, regardless of your age, or have been away from shooting for a while we have just the classes for you. The basics are KEY skills you will need to master. Plus we want to get you addicted to safety for you, your family and those around you.

If you are returning after a time away, stop back in for a refresher.There have been some changes in the law, in guns, ammo and permitting regulations.

Classes ARE Available Daily. It is that important.

The First Step What's next?

First time with a gun? Been over 10 years?

With a solid foundation of skills you are ready to advance. After Basic Pistol there are a lot more options to choose from.

A Oregon Concealed Carry Permit, (CHL)
Step Two: The Concealed Carry Mastery Class.

More details

Intermediate

First time with a gun? Been over 10 years?

Advanced Skills Development

Class Choices include:

Women's Defensive Series

Personal Defense in the Home

Personal Defense in Public

Home Defense Shotgun

Choose your Class

Advanced Skills Development

Because the Active Shooter Defensive Scenario class is so intense, it requires an advanced level of firearms training and experience. It is necessary to ask about your other firearms training (such as our Concealed Carry Mastery, Women’s Defensive Series, etc.) and experience for qualification to this class. Please include that in the Registrations Comments section.

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Young People

Advanced Skills Development

Young People

It is especially vital that young people are properly trained and supervised and understand the importance of Safety,Safety,Safety and Safety.

Nothing is more deadly than a hyper curious younger person and an unlocked firearm. Don't' wait for someone else to suggest it.

We offer solutions now..

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50+ Shooters

Advanced Skills Development

Young People

As time passes you may find that slides can become more difficult to rack . Or your wrists and shoulders may find recoil has become harder to manage.

Can require medications be a potential issue down the road? Discover strategies to safely manage your day at the range.

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How to Contact YOUR Elected Officials

Jackson County

Your voice is vital!

Representative Pam Marsh

Democrat - District 5 - Southern Jackson County

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1405 Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-474, Salem, Oregon 97301 Email: Rep.PamMarsh@oregonlegislature.gov

Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/marsh

Senator Jeff Golden

District 3 - Ashland

Capitol Phone:503-986-1703

Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-421, Salem, Oregon 97301

Email: Sen .JeffGolden@oregonlegislature.gov

Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/golden

All Oregon Senators

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All Oregon Representatives

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Illustration showing the word UnPrepared, being changed to Prepared

Survival:Beyond the Bugout Bag

How to Contact YOUR Elected Officials

We all agree that preparing for an emergency is important. That's why preparing a "Bug Out Bag" so you can grab and go can literally be a lifesaver.So I began posting that here 5 years ago, and I update that information regularly.

I've also gone Beyond that. I cover topics like:

Products I both use and Trust
Often forgotten items to load in your bag.
Psychological and Emotional planning for the family
Planning for Kids and Seniors
What to do when Plan "A" fails?

Join me for a (mostly) regular series of podcasts to use and share.

New Podcast June 8th

UP and Running!

How to Contact YOUR Elected Officials

UP and Running!

Our GoBag Speakers Bureau. A limited number of dates are open for our 90 minute overview of the topic of Survival Preparation.

I have an OLLI class coming up this Fall at SOU, and I will be presenting for the Ashland Senior Center in June. More details to follow.

Email: bill@wits-and.com if you would like more information on this free Community service.

Community Presentation:

June 28th 1 pm

Ashland Senior Center

541-488-5342

Free- Please reserve a spot

Latest 2A Legistlation Information

Wagner Craps Out

05.18.2023

Pushed by Democratic allies in public sector unions, Measure 113 was supposed to curtail walkouts Republicans have used increasingly to stymie bills. But as of now the measure is failing, and with 10 senators now past an apparent point of no return, it is unclear what leverage will bring them back to the building.

The Democrats, in their mindless pursuit of power, and their endless quest to destroy the rights of Oregonians crapped out today.

Once again, Senate President Rob Wagner took to the podium to gnash his teeth in anguish that his vindictive bullying tactics failed to get the Senate Republicans to roll over for the Democrat’s Marxist agenda.

After multiple references to the damage the Republicans were doing to “democracy” Wagner slipped up and quoted Benjamin Franklin who correctly identified our country, at its founding, as a “Republic.”

Franklin and the founders well understood the dangers of “democracies” where the ignorant or malicious majority can crush the rights of the minority. And it was no small irony that Wagner, once again, expressed his impotent outrage that, in this case, the minority was fighting back.

The Democrats love to drone on about the rights of minorities and pat themselves on the back for their demands for “equity and inclusion.” But in the end, they are transparent frauds.

The far left “OPB” was right. The Democrats, in their zeal for retribution, screwed up. They now have zero leverage. The Senate Republicans have demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness and now the Democrats are wetting themselves.

(For more bedwetting, watch the reaction of the Democrat’s bagmen when they found out their shady benefactor, the disgraced Shemia Fagan, had resigned.)

Of the 13 Senators who are Republican or independent, 10 have probably sacrificed their political futures to stand up for you.

As we have said before, we have always been the first to call out Republicans when they have caved, as the House Republicans seem to be doing every day. But we will always give credit where it was due.

Senator Girod has not hit the ten day window because he has been excused for medical reasons.

Senators Anderson and Brock Smith have been attending floor sessions. The Senators who have risked it all for you are listed below. Please express your gratitude for their courage and principles.

Brian Boquist https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boquist

Art Robinson https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/robinson

Daniel Bonham https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bonham

Lynn Findley https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/findley/

Bill Hansell https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/hansell

Cedric Hayden https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/hayden

Tim Knopp https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/knopp

Dennis Linthicum https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/linthicum

Kim Thatcher https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/thatcher

Suzanne Weber https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/weber

A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.

James Freeman Clarke

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