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Premier Firearms and Tactical Training Facility
Welcome to Thunder Ranch, the foremost destination for firearms skills training in the United States. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide some of the most realistic and effective training environments available.
At Thunder Ranch, we combine the expertise of skilled professionals with decades of experience, with proven training techniques to prepare you for real-world scenarios.
Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, military personnel, or a civilian looking to enhance your skills, our comprehensive courses are tailored to meet your needs.
Step into our facility, where drills are crafted to challenge and improve your decision-making abilities under duress. Push your limits and refine your skills.
Join us at Thunder Ranch and take confidence in handling high-pressure environments. Your journey to becoming a more proficient and confident shooter and thinker starts here.
What is Thunder Ranch
Elevate Your Skills with expert training
At Thunder Ranch, our mission is to provide top-tier training for all skill levels. Our realistic firearm training and tactical scenarios are designed to enhance your abilities, preparing you for real-world situations with confidence.
No matter your experience, you will find valuable training opportunities at our facility. Our top-notch instructors are dedicated to working with you at any level, ensuring that you learn effectively and efficiently.
Our facility offers the most authentic and challenging training environments, mirroring real high-stress situations. Our focus is on developing your proficiency, accuracy, and decision-making abilities.
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Private Night Vision Course
A private night vision course organized by Thunder Ranch. Not for the Public.
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Urban Rifle Night Vision 1
Urban Rifle Night Vision is one of Thunder Ranch’s premier courses, drawing from decades of experience with night vision systems. From early night vision devices to the latest technology, our expert staff have operated nearly every system available. This course builds on skills learned in previous Urban Rifle classes, integrating those abilities with night vision operations. Over three days, students…
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Defensive Revolver
The Defensive Revolver course at Thunder Ranch acknowledges the enduring relevance of the revolver in personal defense. Despite being viewed as archaic by some, the revolver remains a functional and effective tool for defense, hunting, and as a reliable backup gun in close-contact situations. This course covers a full spectrum of applications, from muzzle contact to longer ranges, ensuring you…
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Defensive Handgun 1
Owning a handgun is one thing; knowing how to use it effectively in a defensive situation is another. The Defensive Handgun 1 (DH1) course equips you with essential skills for safe and effective handgun operation. This course covers the fundamentals of gun safety, drawing, loading, and managing malfunctions. In addition to these basic skills, DH1 delves into advanced techniques such…
Defensive Handgun | Stoneboro, PA
Thunder Ranch’s Defensive Handgun course in Stoneboro, PA, is a two-day intensive designed to teach effective handgun use for personal defense. While owning a handgun is common, knowing how to use it properly in defensive situations is crucial. This course addresses core skills such as gun safety, drawing, loading, and malfunction handling, along with more complex defensive techniques. You will…
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Urban Rifle | Stoneboro, PA
Griffin Arms is hosting a Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle course in Stoneboro, PA. Created in 1983 this course is still the one most copied but not duplicated by other institutions. Urban rifle is the cornerstone of the personal defensive doctrine of this school and has been since the schools inception. Very simply, this is the way to defend yourself with…
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Old Rifle
The Old Rifle course at Thunder Ranch is designed for enthusiasts of rifles made and used before 1946, including bolt action, lever action, single shot, and pump action rifles. This course focuses on acquiring and refining rifle skills with these classic firearms, demonstrating their potential applications in modern scenarios. Bring your closet or grandpa’s rifle and learn how to effectively…
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Designated Marksman
The Designated Marksman course at Thunder Ranch trains you to achieve first-round hits and rapid follow-ups on small targets at unknown distances under mentally and physically demanding conditions. This four-day course is the pinnacle for precision shooters and professional end users, evolving from our extensive experience with Counter Sniper and Sniper/Observer courses. This is a rifleman’s class, focused on getting…
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Defensive Shotgun
Thunder Ranch’s Defensive Shotgun course is a comprehensive training program designed to showcase the effectiveness of shotguns in personal defense. Previously a hit at our Texas facility, this course addresses the often overlooked potential of shotguns when used correctly. Participants will learn critical skills such as safety, operation, load selection, reloading techniques, malfunction handling, and deployment strategies. The course also…
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Multiple Ranges
Outdoor Training
Environmental Adjustment: Understand and adjust for environmental factors in long-range shooting by processing DOPE (Data on Previous Engagements), ensuring consistent accuracy and effectiveness.
Distance Engagement: Learn to accurately measure and engage targets at varying distances using specialized tools and techniques, enhancing your long-range shooting precision.
Concealment Techniques: Develop advanced skills to stay hidden and undetected in various outdoor environments, mastering the art of camouflage and stealth.
Shoot House
Indoor Training
Accuracy Enhancement: Refine your precision shooting with a focus on accuracy and marksmanship, ensuring every shot hits its mark.
Speed Training: Master the ability to engage targets swiftly and efficiently under timed conditions, improving your response times.
Interior Tactics: Gain a base of knowledge in Interior Tactics to help protect your home, family, and yourself when confronted with violence.
Multiple Ranges
Outdoor Training
Environmental Adjustment: Understand and adjust for environmental factors in long-range shooting by processing DOPE (Data on Previous Engagements), ensuring consistent accuracy and effectiveness.
Distance Engagement: Learn to accurately measure and engage targets at varying distances using specialized tools and techniques, enhancing your long-range shooting precision.
Concealment Techniques: Develop advanced skills to stay hidden and undetected in various outdoor environments, mastering the art of camouflage and stealth.
Shoot House
Indoor Training
Accuracy Enhancement: Refine your precision shooting with a focus on accuracy and marksmanship, ensuring every shot hits its mark.
Speed Training: Master the ability to engage targets swiftly and efficiently under timed conditions, improving your response times.
Interior Tactics: Gain a base of knowledge in Interior Tactics to help protect your home, family, and yourself when confronted with violence.
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What People Say
“I’ve attended multiple courses at Thunder Ranch, and each one has been an invaluable experience. The Long Range Scoped AR course gave me the confidence and precision I needed for long-distance shooting. The staff is professional, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure you understand the material. Can’t wait to come back!”
“Thunder Ranch provides the best of everything, from the quality of their instructors to the impeccably cared for facility, everything meets and exceeds expectations. I didn’t grow up around firearms and had little experience with them. So even for a newbie like me, the TR team made me feel comfortable and accepted. The classes are small and personal, and you get to know everyone by the time you leave. And so far, everyone I’ve trained with has been good people. I’ve even made a few new friends.”
“Thunder Ranch is an incredible training facility; I knew on the first day that I would be returning. The instruction is next level and tried-and-true. With to-the-point and no-nonsenses discussions of real-life situations and working the basics, one can’t ask for more in a course. The drills will test your ability and let you know what you need to train, and new skill development will show you your blind spots. I can’t say enough about Thunder Ranch, the staff, and instructors. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from and train with you.”
