This two day condensed version of Urban Precision Rifle is a faster paced and streamlined version of the normal 3 day course held at the ranch. UPR combines the best aspects of Urban Rifle and Scoped AR, maintaining the robust tenets of Urban Rifle while upholding a higher standard of precision and responsibility. This innovative approach elevates the shooter’s experience,…
Thunder Ranch’s Off Site 2-Day Defensive Handgun course is a down and dirty crash course for individuals seeking knowledge in the use of handguns in defensive situations. This course begins with the basics of gun safety, drawing, loading, and malfunction clearance, ensuring a strong foundational understanding for all participants. The training extends to more “advanced” skills, including firing at extended…
Thunder Ranch has been contracted by a Client to provide a MIL/LE Only 3 day advanced handgun course, there are additional available spots outside of the contract. Due to the nature of the contract, this class is for current MIL/LE persons only. This class is small by design and is sure to push students' performance to a very high level.…
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…
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 Off Site 2-Day Defensive Handgun course is a down and dirty crash course for individuals seeking knowledge in the use of handguns in defensive situations. This course begins with the basics of gun safety, drawing, loading, and malfunction clearance, ensuring a strong foundational understanding for all participants. The training extends to more “advanced” skills, including firing at extended…
The 2-Day Defensive Handgun course at Thunder Ranch is designed to provide comprehensive training for those seeking to effectively use their handguns for personal defense. While many people own handguns, this course addresses the fundamental skills necessary for their safe and efficient use, including gun safety, drawing, loading, and handling malfunctions. Beyond the basics, the course covers advanced skills such…
The Defensive Handgun Red Dot course at Thunder Ranch offers advanced training for those looking to leverage Red Dot Sights (RDS) on their handguns. RDS provide rapid target acquisition, accommodate changing eyesight, and extend the effective range of your handgun beyond traditional distances. Students will engage targets from 0 to 100 yards, learning to use their pistols in various lighting…
The 2-Day Defensive Handgun course at Thunder Ranch is designed to provide comprehensive training for those seeking to effectively use their handguns for personal defense. While many people own handguns, this course addresses the fundamental skills necessary for their safe and efficient use, including gun safety, drawing, loading, and handling malfunctions. Beyond the basics, the course covers advanced skills such…
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…
Defensive Handgun Low Light at Thunder Ranch is an advanced course parallel to DH1 and DH2, with a special emphasis on using handguns in conjunction with handheld and weapon-mounted lights. This course is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and tools to effectively employ your handgun in low, altered, or failing light conditions, which are common in real-world…
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…
