Beginner & Intro Programs
New to firearms? Learn the basics and safely handle a firearm at the Shooting Sports Education Center.
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| Firearms 101 | Take it slow and start with the basics of firearm safety! In Firearms 101, you鈥檒l learn how to properly handle semi automatic pistols with a dive into the parts of a firearm, operation, grip, aim, loading and unloading and clearance checks. The course concludes with an opportunity to apply what you鈥檝e learned on the range. Complete this course to become eligible for firearms membership at the SSEC. |
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| Rifle 101 | Still new to shooting? In this Rifle 101, you鈥檒l learn how to safely load, fire and unload a semi-automatic rifle. You鈥檒l also become familiar with proper grip, stance, aiming trigger control and clearance checks. |
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| First Shots: Try Rifle | Bring your friends and family along to Try Rifle, part of our TRY-fecta series! This intro course is an easy way to learn the basics of firearm safety and how to properly utilize a rifle with proper stance, grip, aim, loading and unloading techniques. Participants who complete this First Shots program are provided an opportunity to receive a $25 coupon and survey from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. |
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| First Shots: Try Pistol | Bring your friends and family along to Try Pistol, part of our TRY-fecta series! This intro course is an easy way to learn the basics of firearm safety and how to properly utilize a pistol with proper stance, grip, aim, loading and unloading techniques. Participants who complete this First Shots program are provided an opportunity to receive a $25 coupon and survey from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. |
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| Firearms Date Night | Bring a little fire to your night out at Firearms Date Night! Try out a pistol in a safe and beginner-friendly environment, and show up your partner in easy firearms activities. |
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| Explore Air Rifle | Learn how to use a pellet air rifle in a comfortable learning environment through Explore Air Rifle! In this three-week course, you鈥檒l learn safety practices and fundamental skills in unique air rifle games and activities. |
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| Pistol Cleaning Course | Discover more about your pistol and keep it clean! In the Pistol Cleaning Course, we鈥檒l cover disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, inspection, reassembly and function checks. At the end of the course, you鈥檒l receive your own Hoppe鈥檚 Cleaning Kit! |
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| Rifle Cleaning Course | Discover more about your rifle and keep it clean! In the Rifle Cleaning Course, we鈥檒l cover disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, inspection, reassembly and function checks. At the end of the course, you鈥檒l receive your own Hoppe鈥檚 Cleaning Kit! |
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Next Steps: Advanced Programs
Ready to sharpen your aim? Join special programs for an extra challenge or to improve your competitive skills.
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| Firearms 201 | Expand your skills with a semi automatic pistol in Firearms 201! Start with a quick review and safety briefing and learn more about advanced ready positions, types of sighted fire, clearing malfunctions and stoppages. |
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| Firearms 301 | Take on our most advanced pistol training: Firearms 301! Build upon your proficiency to shoot more accurately, perform reloads, draw from the holster and clear stoppages, and end the course with a personalized plan to continue your growth in the sport. A practical exam must be completed at the SSEC prior to registration. |
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More Programs
Aspiring to be an archery coach or instructor? Earn your USA Archery Instructor certification and show your students and community that you mean business!
Find safe and instructional programs designed for women, by women!
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| Women鈥檚 Firearms 2 | Let鈥檚 fine tune your shooting skills in Women鈥檚 Firearms 2! Work through different techniques and drills, and learn more about concealed carry and competitions for women. |
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| Women鈥檚 Firearms 1 | Want to learn about firearms in a safe environment? Women鈥檚 Firearms 1 is a deep dive into owning and operating a firearm! We鈥檒l look closely at the anatomy of different firearm systems and have an opportunity to get comfortable on the range. |
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Discover how to become a safer and more responsible firearm owner with USCCA courses!
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| Concealed Carry & Home Defense Course | Considering carrying a firearm for self-defense? The Concealed Carry & Home Defense Course is a 7-hour session with classroom instruction, laser-training, and live fire on the range. You鈥檒l learn how to develop your own personal protection plan and understand conflict avoidance, situational awareness, legal use of force and more. |
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| Concealed Carry Mini Course | Take the Concealed Carry Mini Course to understand how to be prepared for self-defense. This course will cover situational awareness, defensive shooting fundamentals, legal use of force and violent encounters. |
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| Personal and Home Defense Mini Course | Prepare for the unexpected in the Personal and Home Defense Mini Course. This course will cover personal and home protection plans, situational awareness and violent encounters. |
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| What is Constitutional Carry? | Understand the law when you conceal carry! In our course on constitutional carry, you鈥檒l learn the implications of being armed in public, staying safe, use of force and further training options. |
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| Real Estate Agent Safety Course | Stay safe on the job with clients and at vacant properties! In the Real Estate Agent Safety Course, you鈥檒l learn the risk of the job, situational awareness, mindset and defensive strategies and defensive options. |
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Show off your shooting skills or have fun with friends and family at special firearms competitions and challenges!
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| Bowling Pin Shoot | Compete in a fun match for all skill levels! In the Bowling Pin Shoot, aim to knock down pins before your competitors in knockout rounds. |
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| Eagle Eye Challenge | Test your skills in a timed, moving and shooting competition! In the Eagle Eye Challenge, you鈥檒l engage targets from behind cover and from seated positions while performing magazine changes. | TBD | before 3 p.m. on the event day.
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| Eagle Rifle Open | Eagle Rifle Open is a USA Shooting Air Rifle Ranking Match! | TBD |
Junior Rifle Club at the Shooting Sports Education Center trains young athletes pursuing their passion in rifle through good sportsmanship, discipline, mental strength and integrity. Junior Rifle Club is an opportunity to enhance skills, meet new faces, and compete. Practices take place at the Shooting Sports Education Center on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from October to June.
Contact us at ssec@georgiasouthern.edu if you are interested in the Junior Rifle Club.
Eligibility & Dues
Junior Rifle Club is open to youth ages 10 to 17. Rifle experience is not required. High school rifle team members are encouraged to join to receive additional coaching! Yearly membership fees are $150 and include access to the Firearms Range during practice and for additional training time. Club dues are $40 a month, and optional equipment is available for $15 a month.
Working on your accuracy or safety? We offer private lessons at the Shooting Sports Education Center! Our certified instructors can help you with basics like left or right eye dominance, trigger squeeze, breathing control, stance, grip and more. Fill out the Private Lessons form and our staff will reach out to help you get started!
Public Rates
| # of Sessions | Individually | Two People |
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| 1 | $60.00 | $110.00 |
| 2 | $120.00 | $220.00 |
| 3 | $171.00 | $313.50 |
Student Rates*
| # of Sessions | Individually | Two People |
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| 1 | $35.00 | $65.00 |
| 2 | $70.00 | $130.00 |
| 3 | $99.75 | 185.25 |
*GS Students and youth aged 17 and under
Private Lessons Policy
- A patron is not required to be an approved user to participate in private lessons.
- The patron may not sell, assign or transfer rights to the private lessons purchased to any third party without prior approval.
- Private lessons must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the first scheduled lesson. To receive the quantity discount for the private lessons, the lessons must be purchased at one time.
- Training sessions must be paid for in full prior to scheduling the first training session.
- Private lesson refunds will not be issued for any reason, including but not limited to relocation, illness, and or unused sessions (unused sessions can be transferred between Instructors).
- All private lessons sessions must be completed within 120 days from the date of the contract/purchase. Private lesson sessions are void after 120 days from that date have passed.
- Private lesson sessions may only be rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- If the patron anticipates running late to a session, they should contact the instructor as soon as possible. If 15 minutes have passed and the patron has not arrived to the session, the session will be cancelled without refund.
- If a lesson is cancelled by the instructor, the instructor will notify the patron in advance to reschedule the session.
- Patrons must wear comfortable and appropriate attire, including but not limited to, clean t-shirts, shorts, tights, pants and closed toed shoes. Patrons must be completely ready for the private lesson at the time agreed upon. Failure to be prepared to train may result in a shortened session or possible cancellation of the session. Instructors can provide guidance on appropriate clothing and shoes prior to the session.
- Archery equipment and Firearm equipment must be in a good working order prior to the lesson. If a patron has an equipment malfunction, staff will attempt to fix the problem immediately, but repairs cannot exceed the time limit of the lesson. Any services to equipment may be subject to an additional fee.