Handgun & Tactical Rifle Training for Film & TV
TACTICAL RIFLE & Handgun Training for Film & TV (2-Day)
This foundational course serves as an entry point for participants to engage with various firearms. Through this interactive and practical training, you will enhance your skills while enjoying the process.
You will learn the proper techniques for holding and loading a range of firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns, all while moving with the agility of a professional. This immersive training experience is designed to instil confidence, ensuring that when the opportunity arises on a screen, you will be well-prepared to handle firearms safely and competently, meeting the demands of your character.
The Handgun & Tactical Rifle Training for Film & TV course (Level 1) is the perfect starting point, covering essential skills over the course of two days, including the following:
An introduction to Firearms within the Film & TV Industry outlining the safe use of firearms in Film & TV productions recommended by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive)
- The five main safety rules when handling firearms and how they benefit you as an actor in the industry and keep you safe around
- Familiarisation with the different types of Handguns & Rifles available on-screen past and present, along with how they work
- The marksmanship principles that are required to shoot Handguns & Rifles, along with the relevant static firing positions used in film & TV
- Tactical movement as an individual and a tactical team
- Pistol Holster draws
- Rifle-to-Pistol Transitions
- Pistol Blank Firing: demonstrating the drills learned
- Live fire target shooting demonstrating safety and putting in place the marksmanship principles you learnt
- Competency and safety testing for NFA certification
We will cover everything you need to know when dealing with handguns and rifles on screen, from Glock 17s, CZ PO9, and revolvers as you see them on Westerns to tactical rifles like the M4/AR15, and the HnK MP5 SD6 used by Special Forces around the world. We will step it up with more tactics to give you the ability to act as naturally as possible while manipulating firearms in front of the camera.
There will be a lot of hands-on practicals on both days, but no rolling about or playing soldiers, so no matter what your age or ability you will be able to join in on the action. We perform assessments of competence as the course progresses to make sure you are at the correct standard of firearm handling and safety. There will be a certificate presented at the end of day two if safe firearm handling is demonstrated.
All this over two days for only £279 per person, and you can pay securely right here, or continue to check out on this site. We limit spaces to just 8 per course for optimal individual attention, so please book early to avoid disappointment. At checkout, you will have the option to extend the course and attend the third day with the Advanced Firearm Skill Set Training Course (1 Day) extending your training experience to three days. We only allow four to five students on day three and if the option is available when booking I would recommend it.
If you select this option “when you book” on the 2-day Handgun & Tactical Rifle training for Film & TV course, you will only pay £169 for the Advanced Firearm Skill Set Training Course instead of £189.
At this reduced price, the course must be attended consecutively as day three.
Course Day & Month 2024
Tues 11th to Wed 12th - June | Closed
Tues 02nd to Wed 03rd - July | Closed
Tues 06th to Wed 07th - August | Closed
Tues 24th to 25th - September | Spaces Available
Course Times
Day 1 - 09:30 to 15:00/16:00
Day 2 - 09:00 to 15:00/16:00
We will break for a short lunch, so please bring yourself a packed lunch along with drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day as there are not many options for food in the area. Although food is not provided, please make us aware of any allergies or if you are allergic to anything.
See video examples of past students who joined us at our purpose-built firearm training facility on the Isle of Sheppey, where live-fire firearms are used and showreels are created from the drills during the training.
Our courses are open to everyone, regardless of whether you are in the film or TV industry. That said, you may just want to skip the intense firearm training and experience what it's like to shoot real Rifles and Shotguns. There is no certification, just a fun few hours for individuals or groups.
If that's you, we have a firearm experience for only £169 per person. See how it's done in the movies. Trained by experts and action choreographers you will learn how to handle pistols like James Bond and move like John Wick with a range of pistols and Rifles.
We start by firing blank pistols from a Semi-Auto Glock to a Western-style revolver. Finishing on the range where you get to fire live rounds at exploding targets. From a sniper rifle, and a pump-action shotgun to a .357 under-lever rifle you will leave fulfilled with this hands-on firearms experience.
The day begins at 09:00 with tea and coffee on arrival.
We start with a range safety brief before getting hands-on
You will learn how to hold and fire pistols correctly
You will learn how to hold and fire rifles correctly
You will shoot a collection of live-fire rifles & Shotguns
You will find out how you can get involved with Film & TV
The day will end between 12:00/13:00, depending on group numbers
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