Private Training
Our experienced instructors are available for one-on-one or small group private Panama City Beach firearm training sessions based on your needs and experience.
Private Training
Our rates for private firearms training in Panama City Beach are:
- $125.00 / hour for one person
- $145.00 / hour for two people
- $175.00 / hour for three people
- *Parties of more than three will require an additional instructor. Call for pricing.
To schedule your consultation with an instructor, please call us at (850) 249-1003.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
CLASSES
As our name suggests, training is at the center of everything we do at The Powder Room. We offer training for everyone from beginners looking to learn more about firearms and self-defense, to experienced firearms owners looking to sharpen their skills. View our class offerings and sign up for a class using our calendar below.
Students must have appropriate eye and ear proteaction. You may bring your own or purchase them from us. Eye and ear protection is NOT included in the price of the class. *Eye and Ear Protection is included in the NSSF First Shots class, but only this class.
All training classes are non-refundable but may be re-scheduled once with at least 72 hrs. notice.
Failure to show, or less than 3 days’ notice given of inability to attend, will result in a $25 rescheduling fee.
- NSSF First Shots
- 2nd Shots
- Concealed Carry
- Legal Aspects of Self Defense
NSSF First Shots
4-Hour Basic Class
This is the basic beginner’s handgun course. Handguns and ammunition are provided by The Powder Room. Handguns, ammunition, eye protection and ear protection are provided by The Powder Room. The only thing the student needs is to be dressed appropriately for the range. This is the beginner handgun course for people interested in learning how to shoot and how to operate a handgun. It will cover all of the basics, such as proper grip, proper sight alignment, proper sight picture, proper stance, etc. If you are wanting to learn about handguns this is the course for you. Class is limited to 10 students.
Prerequisites: None.
$ 139.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate upon successful completion, Range Fees, Range Targets, Rental Handgun, Ammunition, Eye and Ear Protection
Course Overview
- Gun Owner Responsibilities
- Types of Handguns
- Pistol Nomenclature
- Safe Gun Handling Procedures
- Types of Ammunition
- Establishing Dominate Eye
- Firing Positions
- Grip / Stance/ Shooting Fundamentals
- Range Safety & Commands
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Considerations in Selecting a Handgun for Purchase
- Preventative Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- Baseball Cap (recommended)
- Handgun, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be supplied by The Powder Room.
2nd Shots
4-Hour Basic Class
2nd Shots – After completing our NSSF 1st Shots class, many shooters wonder, “what’s next in my training progression?" One option is our new 2nd shots class. This class will dive deeper into the basics that were taught during our 1st shots class. Students will expand their knowledge base, and build on the foundations learned, which will in turn increase muscle memory. This classroom presentation, coupled with relevant and lengthier live fire exercises on the range, will prepare the newer shooter for the next steps in their training. Students will gain confidence as their proficiency increases, creating excitement and comfortability as shooters master the fundamentals and start to improve their marksmanship skills.
(Successful completion of First Shots is a pre-requisite for this course)
$ 139.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate upon successful completion, Range Fees, Range Targets.
Course Overview
- Gun Owner Responsibilities
- Types of Handguns
- Pistol Nomenclature
- Safe Gun Handling Procedures
- Types of Ammunition
- How to clear malfunctions
- Firing Positions Grip / Stance/ Shooting
- Fundamentals Range Safety & Commands
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Considerations in Selecting a Handgun for Purchase
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Eye and Ear Protection
- 150 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring at least 2 magazines or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry, Rental handguns are not included in the cost of the course.
Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availabilty
Concealed Carry
4-Hour Basic Class
This is not a beginner level class. Student should have some level of familiarity and proficiency with a handgun before attending. This concealed carry class in Panama City Beach introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. The student will learn about the nomenclature (parts), operation, ammunition, gun safety, shooting fundamentals and activities based around shooting. In addition, this course satisfies the requirements for the State of Florida's Concealed Carry Permit, Per Florida Statutes 790.06.
Prerequisites: A criminal history check is required for this course unless you have purchased a firearm from The Powder Room within the past 30 days. The fee is $25.00 dollars and is non-refundable.
$ 99.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate upon successful completion, Range Fees, Range Targets
Course Overview
- Gun Owner Responsibilities
- Types of Handguns
- Pistol Nomenclature
- Safe Gun Handling Procedures
- Types of Ammunition
- Establishing Dominate Eye
- Firing Positions
- Grip / Stance/ Shooting Fundamentals
- Range Safety & Commands
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Considerations in Selecting a Handgun for Purchase
- Preventative Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Eye and Ear Protection
- 50 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring and or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry, Rental handguns are not included in the cost of the course.
Legal Aspects of Self Defense
A Legal Introduction to Florida Law and the use of force
4-Hour Class
In this 4-Hour block of instruction, students will learn a basic and working understanding of Florida law. To include Home Defense (Castle Doctrine), Personal Defense (Stand Your Ground), and Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Laws). Students will be exposed to Florida Statute and how it APPLIES in your home and while in public. An introduction to the use of force escalation and de-escalation. Several case studies and court rulings will be explored. Students will be exposed to scenarios on a simulator and decisions made during the encounter.
This course is vital in understanding “Use of force”.
$ 139.99 PER PERSON
Course Overview
- Personal and Family Safety
- Use of Force
- Home Defense
- Personal Defense
- Florida Statute
- Case Studies
- Scenario example
- Home Defense Shotgun
- Red Dot Sight
Introduction to Home Defense Shotgun
3-Hour Class
The student will learn basic nomenclature and functionality of the shotgun. This will include basic marksmanship fundamentals, safely loading and unloading, and how to break down and clean the weapon. The student will be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in safely handling and firing the shotgun.
$ 99.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate of Completion, Ammunition for Course Supplied by The Powder Room
Course Overview
- Nomenclature of shotgun
- Ammunition
- Theory and Cycle of Operation
- Fundamentals of Marksmanship
- Safely Loading and Unloading the shotgun
- Safety on the Range
- Field Striping and Cleaning the shotgun
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- Eye and ear protection
- Shotgun (pump or semi-auto)
- Round count: 20 rounds of birdshot, 5 rounds of 00 buckshot, and 5 rounds of slug. (No steel shot).
How to Find Your Red Dot Sight
4-Hour Class
This class will give the student knowledge on the various Red Dot sights available for their defensive pistol. It will discuss the growing popularity of Red Dot sight and will teach the student to zero their sight and develop proficiency in its use.
$ 159.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate of Completion, Zeroing Targets
Course Overview
- Advantages of a Red Dot vs. traditional sights
- How to locate your Red Dot
- How to zero the sight
- Maintenance and Cleaning of your Red Dot sight
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- A cover garment to conceal the firearm
- Handgun with optic already mounted
- 3 magazines
- Outside the wasit band holster and magazine pouch (shoulder rigs, ankle holsters, and off-body carry are NOT permitted in the class)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (encouraged)
- Eye and ear protection
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry. Rental handguns are NOT included in the cost of the course
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability
- Pistol & Revolver Cleaning
- Rifle Cleaning
- Shotgun Cleaning
Pistol & Revolver Cleaning
2-Hour Class
The student at this Panama City Beach firearms training course will learn how to properly clean and maintain their pistol or revolver for optimum performance.
$ 49.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: All cleaning supplies
Course Overview
- How to field strip and clean your pistol
Required Equipment
- Your personal pistol or revolver
- Any special takedown tools required by your manufacturer
- The Powder Room will supply cleaning materials
Rifle Cleaning
2-Hour Class
The student will learn how to properly clean and maintain their rifle for optimum performance.
$ 49.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: All cleaning supplies
Course Overview
- How to field strip and clean your rifle
Required Equipment
- Your personal rifle
- Any special takedown tools required by your manufacturer
- The Powder Room will supply cleaning materials
Shotgun Cleaning
2-Hour Class
The student will learn how to properly clean and maintain their shotgun for optimum performance.
$ 49.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: All cleaning supplies
Course Overview
- How to field strip and clean your shotgun
Required Equipment
- Your personal shotgun
- Any special takedown tools required by your manufacturer
- The Powder Room will supply cleaning materials
- Modern Sporting Rifle
- Modern Sporting Rifle - Intermediate
- Modern Sporting Rifle - Advanced
Modern Sporting Rifle 101
4-Hour Class
In this Panama City firearms training course, the student will learn basic nomenclature and functionality of the MSR. This will include basic marksmanship fundamentals, how to zero the rifle, and how to break down and clean the weapon. The student will be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in safely handling and firing the MSR.
$ 179.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate of Completion, Zeroing Targets
Course Overview
- History of the MSR
- Ammunition
- Theory and Cycle of Operation
- Fundamentals of Marksmanship
- Safely Loading and Unloading the MSR
- Safety on the Range
- Zeroing the MSR*
- Field Striping and Cleaning the MSR
Required Equipment
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- 3 Magazines minimum
- AR 15 style firearm in rifle caliber (i.e. .223, 5.56, 7.62x39mm, .308). No Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) in this class.
- Eye and ear protection
- 225 rounds .223/5.56mm ammunition
- Rental rifles are NOT included in the cost of the course
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability
- Sling
- Long pants with pockets (recommended)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (recommended)
Modern Sporting Rifle - Intermediate
4-Hour Class
In this Panama City firearms training course, the student will hone basic marksmanship fundamentals, and progress to more advance shooting skills. These include emergency and tactical reloads, balance of speed and precision, multiple rounds, multiple targets, and cadence.
$ 179.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate of Completion, Zeroing Targets
Course Overview
- Safety
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Emergency and Tactical Reloads
- Mechanical Offset of Optics
- Downed Optic
- Multiple Rounds
- Multiple Targets
- Balance of Speed and Precision
- Cadence
Required Equipment
- Knee Pads (encouraged)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- 3 AR Magazines minimum
- AR 15 style firearm in rifle caliber (i.e. .223, 5.56, 7.62x39mm, .308). No Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) in this class
- Eye and ear protection
- 280 rounds .223/5.56mm ammunition
- Rental rifles are NOT included in the cost of the course but are available for rent
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability
- Sling
- Long pants with pockets (recommended)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (recommended)
Modern Sporting Rifle - Advanced
4-Hour Class
In this Panama City firearms training course, the student will hone basic marksmanship fundamentals, and progress to more advance shooting skills. These include fighting from cover, fighting at night, movement, incapacitation drills and transition to secondary firearm.
$ 179.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certificate of Completion, Zeroing Targets
Course Overview
- Safety
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Use of Cover
- Fighting at Night
- Movement
- Incapacitation Drills
- Transitioning to a Secondary Firearms
Required Equipment
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- 3 AR Magazines minimum
- AR 15 style firearm in rifle caliber (i.e. .223, 5.56, 7.62x39mm, .308). No Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) in this class
- Pistol with Outside the Waistband Holster and Minimum of 3 Magazines
- Magazine pouch for Pistol Magazines
- 225 Rounds of Rifle Ammo
- 100 Rounds of Pistol Ammo
- Handheld Defensive Flashlight
- Rental rifles are NOT included in the cost of the course but are available for rent
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability
- Sling
- Long pants with pockets (recommended)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (recommended)
- Defensive Pistol 1
- Defensive Pistol 2
- Defensive Pistol 3
Defensive Pistol 1
4-Hour Class
This comprehensive firearms training course provides hands-on training and the knowledge necessary to safely handle, load, fire and maintain a semi-automatic pistol or revolver. Classroom and range time offer ample opportunity to achieve the skills for success in a lethal force situation.This is not a beginner-level course. Participants should be familiar with firearms and proficient with their use.
Prerequisites: Because of the advanced skills taught in this course, students must have successfully completed one of the following Powder Room classes prior to attending this class. Classes approved as a pre-requisite are Red Dot Pistol, Concealed Carry, Basic Handgun
$ 159.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certification of Completion, Course Manual, 1 Target.
Course Overview
- Gun Owner Responsibilities
- Types of Handguns
- Pistol Nomenclature
- Safe Gun Handling Procedures
- Types of Ammunition
- Establishing Dominate Eye
- Firing Positions
- Grip / Stance/ Shooting Fundamentals
- Range Safety & Commands
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Firearms Safety for the home, workplace, and vehicle
- Safety Concerns and Practices While Training and While Carrying a Firearm
- Locking Devices and Techniques for Firearms to Prevent Unauthorized Access
- Applicable Laws relating to the possession, transportation, and storage of firearms
- General Guidelines on interstate travel with firearms
- Administrative Loading and Unloading of pistols and revolvers
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- A cover garment to conceal the firearm
- 3 magazines or enough magazines to carry 30 rounds
- Outside the waistband holster and magazine pouch (shoulder rigs, ankle holsters, and off-body carry are NOT permitted for this class). Holster must be Kydex or leather and one that does not collapse when the firearm is drawn or holstered. Due to safety considerations, students will NOT be permitted to take the class without a proper holster. Students who do not have acceptable holsters may rent a holster and firearm from The Powder Room to successfully complete the class.
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (recommended)
- Eye and ear protection
- 150 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring and or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry, Rental handguns are NOT included in the cost of the course.
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability
Defensive Pistol 2
4-Hour Class
This course is designed to take the student beyond the foundation laid in Defensive Pistol 1. Students will be exposed to realistic self-defense scenarios designed to make them a better defender of themselves and their loved ones. Working from the holster, performing reloads, clearing stop pages, and correctly manipulating the trigger to maximize accuracy. These fundamentals are all taught in a live fire, tactical environment by trained professional instructors.
(Successful completion of Defensive Pistol 1 is a pre-requisite for this course)
$ 159.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certification of Completion, Course manual, 1 Target.
Course Overview
- Gun Owner Responsibilities
- Multiple Rounds on a Threat
- Support equipment
- Engaging Multiple Threats
- Presentation of the handgun from the holster to the target and safe recovery back to the holster
- Reloads (Administrative and Tactical)
- Movement
- Majority of class is live range instruction
Required Equipment
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- A cover garment to conceal the firearm
- 3 magazines or enough magazines to carry 30 rounds
- Outside the waistband holster and magazine pouch (shoulder rigs, ankle holsters, and off-body carry are NOT permitted for this class). Holster must be Kydex or leather and one that does not collapse when the firearm is drawn or holstered. Due to safety considerations, students will NOT be permitted to take the class without a proper holster. Students who do not have acceptable holsters may rent a holster and firearm from The Powder Room to successfully complete the class.
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads (encouraged)
- Eye and ear protection
- 250 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring and or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry. Rental handguns are NOT included in the cost of the course.
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability.
Defensive Pistol 3
4-Hour Class
This course is designed to take the student beyond the foundation laid in Defensive Pistol 1 and built on in Defensive Pistol 2. It is the culmination of Defensive Pistol Fighting Skills. Students will be exposed to realistic self-defense scenarios designed to make them a better defender of themselves and their loved ones. Working from the holster, performing reloads, clearing stop pages, using cover/concealed, working on incapacitation drills, shooting from unconventional shooting positions, and fighting with light. These fundamentals are all taught in a live fire, tactical environment by trained professional instructors.
(Successful completion of Defensive Pistol 2 is a pre-requisite for this course)
$ 159.99 PER PERSON
Tuition includes: Certification of Completion, Course manual, 1 Target.
Course Overview
- Support equipment – Handheld Flashlight/Weapon Mounted Flashlight
- Incapacitation Drills
- Unconventional Shooting Positions
- Fighting with Light
- Majority of class is live range instruction
Required Equipment
- Handheld flashlight
- Long pants with pockets
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals)
- Crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neck lines)
- Baseball cap (recommended)
- Knee pads/Elbow pads (encouraged)
- Eye and ear protection
- 3 magazines or enough magazines to carry at least 30 rounds on the person at one time.
- Outside the waistband holster and magazine pouch (shoulder rigs, ankle holsters, and off-body carry are NOT permitted for this class). Holster must be Kydex or leather and one that does not collapse when the firearm is drawn or holstered. Students MUST have a magazine pouch that will hold one or two magazines. Pockets are not acceptable for magazine storage in this class. Due to safety considerations, students will NOT be permitted to take the class without a proper holster and magazine pouch. Students who do not have acceptable holsters/magazine pouch may rent a holster/magazine pouch and/or firearm from The Powder Room to successfully complete the class.
- 250 rounds of ammunition
- You may bring and or rent any type of handgun that you are ultimately going to carry. Rental handguns are NOT included in the cost of the course.
- Ammunition can be purchased at The Powder Room based on availability.
CALENDAR
When you click on an upcoming class, available classes will have a link on the right-hand side to register.
