Handgun and Rifle Shooting Courses in the largest outdoor shooting range in LA. All levels welcome. Special handgun training for women, designed by women. Beginner to advanced, our experienced instructors will teach you how to shoot like a pro.

  • Shooting for Glory – A 2-day competition class tailored to USPSA, IDPA, IPSC shooters as well as members of law enforcement taught by IPSC World Champion Elias Frangoulis.
    Date: March 21-22, 2020 Cost: $500 Full Course Description below this page All courses are transferable but non-refundable
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • The 2020 Glock Sport Shooting Foundation Ballistic Challenge I match will be held at California Tactical Academy! Register on the GSSF website below. Dates: Delayed

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    You can pre-register and avoid the walk up lines by using the registration form and emailing or faxing it to 770-437-4719 by Noon EST on Wednesday, April 1st (no fooling!). If you miss the deadline for pre-registration, bring this email and a filled out registration form to the Walk-Up counter for faster service. Help Wanted: If you are interested in volunteering to be a Range Officer or helper for this match, please email Laura Tatum at [email protected] or by phone at 805-468-5634. GSSF Range Officers receive a hat for helping plus a gift from GSSF and will be entered in a drawing for a free GLOCK Pistol Certificate. We would appreciate your help! MATCH SCHEDULE CHANGES! The Park City KY Match has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but it was beyond our control. Please join us for our match in Lexington KY and stay tuned for future additions to our schedule. NEW FOR 2020  GLOCK GIRLS IS NO LONGER A SIDE MATCH! GLOCK GIRLS is now a standard division and follows the same rules and prize distribution as the Competition division. It will continue to be a Ladies ONLY division and you will register for it the same as you have been doing. New Rimfire Division! As soon as the pistols are available for distribution this month, you can shoot the new .22 long rifle caliber G44 pistol in the Rimfire Division! Register for this division on the same form as GLOCK Girls and Pocket GLOCKS. Rules for this division are included in the current GSSF rulebook found at our website www.gssfonline.com ! DON’T FORGET: Take advantage of the GLOCK Armorer's services on site as a part of your member benefits when attending the match! Information on other membership benefits are posted at www.gssfonline.com in the Hot Topics section. Here's our CURRENT schedule: Saturday - 9:00 am - Registration opens, Shooting begins at 9:00am, Registration closes at 3:00pm Sunday - 9:00 am - Registration opens, Shooting begins at 9:00am, Registration closes at 2:00pm Come out and shoot with us! Bring a new member and you and the new member will be entered in a drawing for a GLOCK pistol certificate! For details, visit www.gssfonline.com. We look forward to seeing you at a future match!

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  • basic precision rifle course

    Basic Precision Rifle Course is an introduction to long range shooting. 

    This course is designed for the shooter who wishes to develop the skills to engage small targets with a high degree of probability for first round hits. This includes sportsmen as well as hunters. We will discuss equipment selection, the fundamentals for precision rifle marksmanship, supported field positions, ballistics, and ammunition considerations. Shooting will primarily be done at 100 and 200 yards. This course is designed for a rifle with a telescopic sighting device, preferable of at least 7 power magnification. During this class, we will be walking to the target and back. Please wear comfortable boots for such activity.

    Prerequisites: None

    Check in 8:00am Start time: 8:30am End time: 4:00pm

    Equipment needed:

    1. Bolt action or Semi-Automatic rifle in center fire cartridge. 2. Quality rifle scope of at least 7 power magnification. We strongly encourage the student bring a rifle capable of 2 minutes of angle accuracy, or better. While less accurate rifles will may work, it is possible the student will be frustrated with some target engagements if the rifle suffers from a lack of accuracy. 3. A quality optic is strongly encouraged. If you have questions as to the type or brand, please contact us for recommendations. 4. 200 rounds of good quality, factory ammunition. Again, match quality will be a strong selection here, lesser quality ammunition will leave the student unsure if their deficiencies are equipment/ammunition-related, or skills-driven. 5. Ballistic eye protection. 6. Hearing protection. 7. Shooter's mat, as most of the shooting will be from the prone position. 8. A rear bag for the rifle stock. 9. Notebook and pen for note taking.

    Schedule

    0830 Introduction and safety briefing. 0830 Equipment selection. Rifle, Scope, Ammunition, Ancillary items such as bags, range finders, Kestrel Etcetera. Ballistics (Internal, External, Terminal). 0930 Review of fundamentals of marksmanship and prone positions. Confirmation of zero. 1030 Use of turrets or hold overs. 1100 Rapid follow up shots. 1130 Lunch 1230 Jam/malfunction clearing procedures. 1300 Barricade Supported kneeling. 1400 Unusual Positions. 1500 Ball and Dummy drill. 1600 Final shot group exercise.

    Instructor Bio

    Mike Lazarus holds 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, as well as 19 years SWAT including sniper, assaulter, team sergeant, FBI certified firearm instructor, MP5 and Sub Machine gun instructor, Defensive tactics instructor, Police Academy instructor, 13 years of experience in the US Army with multiple overseas deployments. Airborne, SOTIC, PSD, SRT, small arms armorer, various other military schools, Faculty member in California State University, Northridge and Ventura College. Hobbies include outdoor sports, hunting, competitive shooting. Cost: $289

    Cancellation Policy:

    In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

     
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • Beginner Firearm Training in Ventura County

    Visit the largest outdoor shooting range in Ventura County! Specialized Shooting Range designed for firearm training and practice.

    Here is what's included in the bundle experience for 2:
    • Introductory lesson
    • Range fees
    • Two 22LR/9mm firearm rentals
    • 100 rounds of ammunition
    • Eye protection
    • Ear protection
    • Paper targets
    • Unlimited access to the handgun steel targets shooting gallery
    Available every weekend BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please email laura@ctala.com to make your appointment. About the Public Range: One of the few ranges in CA that offers 1000 yards public shooting range!

    At California Tactical Academy public range you will find:

    1. Rifle Range: Paper targets ranging from 50–400 yards and steel targets from 100–1,000 yards
    2. Rim Fire Range: Paper and steel Targets ranging from 10-100 yards.
    3. Pistol Range: Large selection of stationary and reactive steel targets with different shooting distances for paper targets.
    4. Shotgun range: Large selection of stationary and reactive steel targets.

    Cancellation Policy:

    In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

     
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • Special Forces CCW Concepts Level 1 

    This course is designed to give the shooter a better understanding of a close quarters CCW environment, dealing with close quarters threats, absorbing blows, movement, accuracy, speed, communication, threat assessment, situational awareness and teamwork. Course fee: $200 Available dates: December 7, 2019 Time: 8 AM - 12 PM *Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.  All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
  • Special Forces CCW Concepts Level 2 

    This course is designed to pick up where lvl I left off, focusing on working in close proximity around other people in an engagement, standing, sitting, protecting family, communication, and more. Course fee: $200 Available dates: December 7, 2019 Time: 1 PM - 5 PM *Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.  All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.
  • Take your USPSA knowledge to the next level by becoming an NROI-certified Range Officer. In this 2-day course, you will learn the ins and outs of the rulebook, division equipment, range equipment, stage design and construction, range commands, and range safety. Upon passing the test at the end of this course you will be certified as a USPSA RO and not only will have greater knowledge of the sport, but you will be able to work (get paid) to RO major USPSA matches around the country. Here is the USPSA Registration link (you MUST register here before paying your course fees): https://uspsa.org/seminars/details/75 Course fee: $80
  • The best way to fight stress and get the energy levels high for the firearm enthusiast and everyone curious to shoot some hard-to-get firearms in CA! Use this unique opportunity to get your hands around these exciting firearms! You'll get to shoot: M2HB In .50 BMG - 5 rounds! The Russian DSHK .50 Bmg - 5 rounds! The m249 saw in 556 - 2 belts! 1919a4 in 7.62mm - 2 belts!
  • extended range handgun course
    This long range handgun course is not offered very often and is limited in class size to a maximum of 10 students. The class will focus on using the ballistics of the individual’s handgun choice for shooting out to 200 yards. The Extended range handgun class is a great class for those interested in handgun hunting, as well as those who want a different and more challenging perspective for handgun shooting. After shooting at targets over 100 yards away with your handgun, 25-yard targets will seem pedestrian. Prerequisites: Knowledge of handgun shooting basics. Equipment:
    • Handgun in centerfire,
    • Handgun caliber. Rifle caliber handguns will not be suitable for this class,
    • Single Shot, Semi-Auto, Single Action and DA/SA revolvers are all suitable for this class,
    • 200 rounds of quality ammunition,
    • 2 or more magazines for the Semi-Auto,
    • Speed strips or speed loaders for revolvers will be helpful. Otherwise the students will need some method of carrying additional ammunition, such as a cargo pocket, dump pouch etc,
    • Eye and ear protection,
    • Note taking materials,
    • Water, lunch and snacks,
    • Hat, sunblock, comfortable boots.
    0800-0830 Welcome. Safety brief. 0830-1100 Review of marksmanship fundamentals with emphasis on sights use and distilled trigger press. Groups on paper at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 yards. 1100- 1230 Supported Position shooting, kneeling, sitting, prone, and various field positions on paper at 50 and 100 yards. 1230- 1300 Lunch Break 1300- 1400 On paper at 150 and 200 yards. 1400 -1530 Steel targets (100 to 200 yards) from various field positions 1530 to 1600 25-yard grouping exercise on paper. Close.

    Instructor Bio

    Mike Lazarus holds 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, as well as 19 years SWAT including sniper, assaulter, team sergeant, FBI certified firearm instructor, MP5 and Sub Machine gun instructor, Defensive tactics instructor, Police Academy instructor, 13 years of experience in the US Army with multiple overseas deployments. Airborne, SOTIC, PSD, SRT, small arms armorer, various other military schools, Faculty member in California State University, Northridge and Ventura College. Hobbies include outdoor sports, hunting, competitive shooting. Date: June 5, 2021 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $269

    Cancellation Policy:

    In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

     
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • handgun accuracy course
    Accuracy doesn't mean you need to sacrifice time and efficiency. The Handgun Accuracy Course focuses on mastering the basic fundamentals that are then applied to more practical applications. This course will help you refine the trigger control, sight alignment and sight picture process. We will challenge you with essential tasks like drawing from the holster, quick sight acquisition, controlling cadence and managing time & speed stressors. There will be scored assessment drills to track a student's progress throughout the day. This is an advanced comprehension course for all skill levels that will fine-tune the existing execution of your mechanics. Prerequisites: New shooters are allowed but MUST have strong knowledge and capability in safe weapons handling and the operation of their own firearm. PLEASE READ FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS BELOW THIS PAGE Dates: Coming soon Times: Check in 8 AM | Start 9 AM | End 5 PM Price: $275

    Cancellation Policy:

    In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

     
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • This course will focus on helping hunters better prepare, or brush up their rifle skills for upcoming hunts. This course will include rifle zero, ballistics and ammunition discussions, equipment, field positions, animal approach, use of shooting sticks and other field expedient supports, and accuracy refinement. Prerequisites: Course attendees should be familiar with the basic function of their rifles, and have a rough zero on their rifle. Iron sights or optics are suitable for this course. Firearms should be center fire as shots will exceed 200 meters. Much of this course is shot on steel targets. This is a low intensity course with strong focus on skills, not round count. Dates: December 21, 2019 Cost: $269

    Cancellation Policy:

    In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

     
    CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
  • Low Light No Light Level 2 (Invite only)

    In this 4 hour course students will continue to carry lvl I techniques and tactics while increasing their overall night operation capabilities. Shooters will work as individuals, teams, multiple threats including hostage situations, situational awareness, and dynamic movement. Course fee: $400 Available dates: Time: 6 PM - 10 PM Prerequisites: Low Light No Light Level 1  *Possible cancellation in case course is not filled with minimum number of participants.  All course purchases are transferable but non refundable.

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Address: 6700 Holser Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040
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Public Range Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM
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