NRA-certified and advanced tactical firearms courses designed to build competency, confidence, and real-world readiness.
3EI's firearms training programs span every skill level — from NRA First Steps orientations for first-time gun owners to advanced tactical handgun and multi-day shotgun courses for professionals. All instruction is delivered by experienced, credentialed instructors with real-world operational backgrounds.
An introductory firearms orientation for new gun owners — safe handling, storage, and live-fire fundamentals.
A thorough 10-hour pistol course covering marksmanship fundamentals, multiple firing positions, and practical range exercises.
Concealed carry fundamentals, malfunction drills, and tactical positioning — from beginner to qualification-ready.
Multi-target engagements, weak-hand shooting, night firing, team tactics, and room clearing for experienced shooters.
A 3-day intensive course maximizing shotgun proficiency — indoor/outdoor scenarios, ammunition selection, and speed deployment.
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FIRST stands for "Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training" — an NRA-developed orientation program designed specifically for new gun purchasers who want to safely understand and use their pistol.
Focused on a single pistol model, this course can be completed in as few as three hours. Students receive the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and practical instruction covering safe use, cleaning, and storage of their specific pistol. The live-fire exercise covers a single shooting position. Course length increases with the number of participants or pistol types present.
No prerequisites required. Material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Students receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion. A "Basic Practical" rocker is awarded upon demonstration of a qualifying group.
A pistol is small and compact — but can be the hardest firearm to master. The NRA Basic Pistol course delivers intensive, structured instruction to give students the foundation for safe, accurate, and confident handgun use.
The Basic Pistol course runs approximately ten hours. Students receive the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and intensive lessons covering safety, gun handling, pistol types, marksmanship fundamentals, multiple firing positions, practical range exercises, cleaning, storage, and an overview of pistol sports and activities.
No prerequisites required. Accessible to appropriately supervised mature children. Students receive live-fire feedback, a course certificate, and a "Basic Practical" rocker upon qualifying group demonstration. A short written test on lesson material is administered at course end.
This course is ideal for someone who has never fired a handgun or has little experience. Students build real-world defensive skills — from fundamentals to concealed carry presentation and qualification — in a structured, professional environment.
S&W · Ruger · Glock · Sig · Beretta · H&K · Colt · Kimber · Wilson Combat
Students must score a minimum of 70% on a 25-round qualification course from 1 yard to 25 yards to successfully complete this course.
Designed for experienced shooters, this advanced course pushes handgun proficiency into real-world tactical scenarios — including low-light operations, multi-target engagements, and team-based room clearing techniques.
This intensive 3-day course is designed to push the shotgun to its maximum operational capability — covering proper technique, ammunition selection, and real-world indoor and outdoor deployment scenarios.