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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UPR combines the best aspects of Urban Rifle and Precision Rifle, maintaining the robust rifle platform of Urban Rifle while upholding a higher standard of precision and impact responsibility. This innovative approach elevates the shooter's experience, transitioning them from executing marksmanship in controlled range settings to mastering field-expedient and practical applications. Through realistic building facades and dynamic cover movements, UPR…
