You’ve got a rifle—now learn how to use it effectively with the Urban Rifle course. Since its creation in 1983, this course has been the benchmark for personal defensive training with rifles, often imitated but never matched. Urban Rifle is the flagship course of Thunder Ranch’s doctrine. This class covers multiple spectrums of the rifle, from the setup to effective…
The Hunt at Thunder Ranch is designed for those eager to learn or refine the fundamentals of hunting North American big game, with a special focus on Mule Deer-sized animals. This comprehensive course covers all aspects of hunting, from personal gear choices and appropriate firearms to strategies for locating game and caring for your harvest after the shot. Participants will…
You’ve got a rifle—now learn how to use it effectively with the Urban Rifle 1 course at Thunder Ranch. A rifle is only as valuable as the skill of its owner. This course helps you understand what accessories are necessary and which are not, grounded in the school’s principles of logic and knowledge. Since its creation in 1983, this course…
Thunder Ranch’s Advanced 1911 Diagnostic Course is a specialized 2-day class aimed at providing in-depth knowledge of the 1911 pistol’s operation and how to properly fit essential reliability components. Led by Jason Burton, a renowned 1911 builder from Heirloom Precision, and long-time Thunder Ranch instructor, this course also includes a lecture by Clint Smith on effective handgun use. Day 1:…
Perfect Storm is a unique, advanced course offered by Thunder Ranch, featuring the expertise of Thunder Ranch’s Senior Staff alongside the legendary Rob Leatham, arguably the greatest pistol shooter ever, and Jason Burton, a world-class 1911 builder and longtime Thunder Ranch instructor. This course combines foundational principles with advanced shooting skills, focusing on their application in defensive environments. The course…
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…
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…
The High Angle Rifle Training (HART) course at Thunder Ranch is the next step in the precision rifle series, designed to extend the reach and capabilities of the shooter. This physically demanding course requires participants to be physically fit and capable of hiking at high altitudes for extended periods while carrying their rifle, ammo, gear, and water, with packs weighing…
This 3-day Night Vision Operator course for Law Enforcement is hosted by our friends Sentinel Defense, supported by B.E. Meyers, located at the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office Range. Night vision can be a game changer for law enforcement safety. Proper utilization of night vision devices can greatly reduce agency and individual liability. Night vision devices are often issued but very…
This 3-day Night Vision Operator course for Law Enforcement is hosted by our friends Sentinel Defense, supported by B.E. Meyers, located at the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office Range. Night vision can be a game changer for law enforcement safety. Proper utilization of night vision devices can greatly reduce agency and individual liability. Night vision devices are often issued but very…
The Long Range Scoped AR course at Thunder Ranch transforms modern fighting carbines into precision shooting platforms, revealing both their strengths and limitations. Over several days of intensive training, you will develop the skills and knowledge to maximize the potential of your AR-style rifle, engaging targets from critical close-quarters distances of 0-300 yards to extended ranges up to 700 yards.…
The Long Range Scoped AR course at Thunder Ranch transforms modern fighting carbines into precision shooting platforms, revealing both their strengths and limitations. Over several days of intensive training, you will develop the skills and knowledge to maximize the potential of your AR-style rifle, engaging targets from critical close-quarters distances of 0-300 yards to extended ranges up to 700 yards.…
