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Handgun & TaCTICAL RIFLE Training for Film & TV (2-Day)
Master Firearm Skills for Authentic On-Screen Performances
This flagship course is where every student begins their journey into theatrical firearms training for film and television. Combining hands-on practical instruction with expert guidance, this course is designed to help actors, stunt performers, and industry professionals master the safe and competent handling of firearms, ensuring you look and perform like a professional on screen.
Our immersive two-day course offers the chance to work with a wide range of firearms, from handguns to rifles and pump-action shotguns, while learning how to handle them safely and naturally in dynamic, on-camera scenarios. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to excel in any firearms-related role, all while having a fantastic experience.
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What Makes This Course Stand Out?​
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Comprehensive Training: Learn to handle and operate iconic firearms like Glock 17s, Beretta M9s, Colt Peacemakers, M4/AR15s, AK-47s, and more, including blank and live-fire drills.
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Realistic Scenarios: Engage in practical drills that simulate tactical movements and situations, ensuring your on-screen performance is natural and believable.
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Expert Instruction: Our courses follow the National Firearms Association (NFA) structure and are taught by instructors with exceptional qualifications and international tactical experience.
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Tailored for Film & TV: Everything you learn is focused on the unique requirements of on-camera work, from loading and firing to tactical movement and safety protocols.
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Professional Certification: Demonstrate competency and safety to earn certification recognised by the NFA and ECSPC (European Certification of Skilled Performance Combat).
Firearm Training for Film & TV" is known for having the UK's most comprehensive theatrical firearms training courses focused on safety and real-life training drills and is recognised by the National Firearms Association.
What You’ll Learn Over Two Days
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Introduction to Firearms in Film & TV: Understand how firearms are safely used in productions, following Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.
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Firearm Safety Rules: Master the five essential safety rules that protect you and your colleagues on set.
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Familiarisation with Firearms: Learn the function and handling of historical and modern firearms, including handguns and rifles.
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Marksmanship Principles: Develop the foundations of accurate shooting, including proper stance and trigger control.
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Tactical Movements: Practise moving with firearms, both individually and as part of a tactical team.
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Pistol Holster Draws: Execute clean, professional draws to match your character's role.
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Rifle-to-Pistol Transitions: Seamlessly switch between firearms for dynamic action scenes.
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Blank Firing with Pistols: Apply your skills in realistic on-screen scenarios.
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Live Fire Drills: Build confidence and precision on our purpose-built shooting range.
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Competency Testing: Demonstrate safety and proficiency to earn certification.
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These are the courses for 2025 available in our South Wales Shooting Range on the following dates...
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Course Day & Month 2025
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Tues 04th to Wed 05th - February | 3 Spaces Available
Tues 04th to Wed 05th - March | 4 Spaces Available
Tues 01st to Wed 02nd - April | 5 Spaces Available
Tues 06th to Wed 07th - May | 4 Spaces Available
Tues 03rd to Wed 04th - June | Spaces Available
Tues 01st to Wed 02nd - July | Spaces Available
Tues 05th to Wed 06th - August | Spaces Available
Tues 02nd to Wed 03rd - September | Spaces Available
Tues 07th to Wed 08th - October | Spaces Available
Tues 04th to Wed 05th - November | Spaces Available
Tues 02nd to Wed 03rd- December | Spaces Available
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These are the 5 summer courses for 2025 available in our Isle of Sheppey Shooting Range on the following dates ONLY...
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Tues 13th to Wed 14th - May | Spaces Available
Tues 10th to Wed 11th - June | Spaces Available
Tues 08th to Wed 09th - July | Spaces Available
Tues 12th to Wed 14th - August | Spaces Available
Tues 09th to Wed 10th - September | Spaces Available
Course Times
Day 1 - 09:30 to 15:00/16:00
Day 2 - 09:00 to 15:00/16:00
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We will break for a short lunch, so please bring yourself a packed lunch along with drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day as there are not many options for food in the area. Although food is not provided, please make us aware of any allergies or if you are allergic to anything.
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See video examples of past students who joined us at our purpose-built firearm training facility in South Wales, where live-fire firearms are used and showreels are created from the drills during the training.
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advanced Firearm SKILL SET TRAINING
At this stage, you would have completed the Handgun & Tactical Rifle Training for Film & TV Level 1 Course and be looking to take your training to the next level with the Advanced Firearm Skill Set Training Course.
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Now that you've learned the basics and are competent with firearms, it's time to get more hands-on with the practical application of the drills you've been taught. On the Advanced Firearm Skill Set Training Level 2 course, we will get you shooting around barricades in different shooting positions along with dealing with firearm manipulation like stoppages and magazine changes. You will be back on the shooting range with practical shooting drills putting everything you learned on the Handgun & Tactical Rifle Training for Film & TV into practice. We recommend that you book and attend this course straight after the Handgun & Tactical Rifle Training for Film & TV making it consecutive three days. This will reduce the price from £189 to £169 per person and give you more footage to be used in your Firearm Showreel.
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Once you've gotten to this stage, you will find yourself able to handle firearms more naturally while performing on set/stage. You will also demonstrate a higher level of safety, keeping yourself and others around you safe in all environments.
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We keep the Advance course group to a maximum of only 4/5 Students. So if you want to join us get booked as they fill up fast.
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Day & Month 2025
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Thurs 06th - February | Spaces Available
Thurs 06th - March | Spaces Available
Thurs 03rd - April | Spaces Available
Thurs 08th - May | Spaces Available
Friday 09th - May | Spaces Available
Thurs 05th - June | Spaces Available
Friday 06th - June | Spaces Available
Thurs 03rd - July | Spaces Available
Friday 04th - July | Spaces Available
Thurs 07th - August | Spaces Available
Friday 08th - August | Spaces Available
Thurs 04th - September | Spaces Available
Thurs 09th - October | Spaces Available
Friday 04th - October | Spaces Available
Thurs 06th - November | Spaces Available
Thurs 04th - December | Spaces Available
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Course Times
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This is a one-day course from 0900 to around 1530 - 1630. All you need to do is show up, start shooting and have some fun. There will be a certificate presented at the end of the day.
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We will break for a short lunch, so please bring yourself a packed lunch along with drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day as there are not many options for food in the area. Although food is not provided, please make us aware of any allergies or if you are allergic to anything.
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See video examples of past students who joined us at our purpose-built firearm training facility in South Wales, where live-fire firearms are used and showreels are created from the drills during the training.
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Our courses are open to everyone, regardless of whether you are in the film or TV industry. That said, you may just want to skip the intense firearm training and just experience what it's like to shoot real Rifles and Shotguns. There is no certification, just a fun few hours for individuals or groups.
Next Day Available is
Name your date and we will make it happen!
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If that's you, we have a firearm experience for only £169 per person. See how it's done in the movies. Trained by experts and action choreographers you will learn how to handle pistols like James Bond and move like John Wick with a range of pistols and Rifles.
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We start by firing blank pistols from a Semi-Auto Glock to a Western-style revolver. Finishing on the range where you get to fire live rounds at exploding targets. From a sniper rifle, and a pump-action shotgun to a .357 underlever rifle you will leave fulfilled with this hands-on firearms experience.
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The day begins at 09:00 with tea and coffee on arrival.
We start with a range safety brief before getting hands-on
You will learn how to hold and fire pistols correctly
You will learn how to hold and fire rifles correctly
You will shoot a collection of live-fire rifles & Shotguns
You will find out how you can get involved with Film & TV
The day will end between 12:00/13:00, depending on group numbers
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