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Firearms Training for every skill level

The Range St. Louis West has become the go-to facility for all things related to firearms training, instruction, and personal protection. Our motto, “R U Ready” gives clear credence to our belief that training is an evolution, a progression, and a life-long pursuit.

We offer a variety of classes ranging from firearms to general safety.

Whether you are brand new to shooting or have trained consistently, we can help you continue your progression and skill development. Our training staff consists of active and former law enforcement, military and professional shooters. We are continually updating our curriculum with new classes and work with partners to sponsor non-firearms related self-defense workshops.

If you’re looking for some online help, check out our YouTube Information and Training playlist. We’ll keep adding more videos, so check back often.

We also offer Private Lessons.

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CCW Certification

The Missouri CCW certification is a state-mandated 8-hour course that covers basic pistol safety, shooting fundamentals, relevant Missouri statutes, applicable case law and several other topics. You will also perform your qualification during this class.
Beginner8 Hours

Handgun Training

A woman wearing glasses points a gun-shaped training device at a projection of a handgun aiming at a target on a wall, participating in a simulated firearms training exercise for CCW certification Missouri.

Basic Handgun Skills

This course is intended for the individual with little or no firearms experience. It is designed to set the groundwork for safe pistol handling.
Beginner5 Hours
A close-up of a person wearing tactical gear, including a holster, pouch, gloves, and utility belt, as they adjust or draw a handgun from the holster.

Holster Draw Certification

Members Only Course. Holster Draw may not be available at all times the range is open. Holster Draw can be turned on/off at the discretion of the Range Safety Officer.
Advanced
Shooter firing a pistol at dot targets on the indoor range

Intermediate Pistol

The intermediate pistol course is designed to expand on the skills learned in Basic Pistol course. 
Intermediate5 Hours
Woman shooting a handgun at a target during a basic skills class

Women’s Basic Handgun Skills

This course is taught by a female instructor for the ladies with little or no firearms experience at all.
Beginner5 Hours
Two men standing indoors, each aiming a handgun towards the same direction, in what appears to be a firearms training or safety class; tables and chairs are visible in the background.

Defensive Handgun I

Defensive Handgun I is for shooters ready to build on the fundamentals from Basic Handgun Skills, Intermediate Pistol, or CCW and begin training from the holster.
Advanced5 Hours
A person wearing a cap aims a handgun at a purple human-shaped target during a defensive handgun level 2 session at an indoor St. Louis shooting range. The focus is on the shooter’s arms and gun, with the target blurred in the background.

Defensive Handgun II

Defensive Handgun 2 is designed to expand on skills and fundamentals taught in Defensive Handgun 1.
Advanced5 Hours
A person in tactical gear, possibly attending an advanced defensive handgun course St. Louis, places a handgun into a holster on their hip. They have scissors, pouches, and camouflage accessories on their belt, while another stands in the background near a table and chairs.

Defensive Handgun III

Defensive Handgun 3 is designed to expand on skills and fundamentals taught in Defensive Handgun 2. Students will learn new and reinforce prior skills.
Advanced5 Hours
A group of people in uniforms stand in an indoor shooting range during a practical pistol course in St. Louis. One person aims a handgun at a target while others observe, with barrels and shooting accessories nearby.

Practical Pistol

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 8-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Advanced8 Hours
Shooter firing a red dot pistol with a weapon light on the indoor range

Red Dot Concepts I

You will be using the red dot to fine tune technique to improve skills using the red dot as a tool of refinement.
Advanced5 Hours
Shooter firing a red dot pistol in low light

Red Dot Concepts II

We will focus more on recoil management, shot calling, distance precision and managing speed and accuracy.
Advanced5 Hours
A person stands in a dimly lit room, aiming a handgun with a flashlight. Fenced partitions and targets hint at a low light shooting course in St. Louis, suggesting specialized training in challenging conditions.

Low Light

The primary goal of this course is to teach the students how to cope with Low Light or No Light situations.
Advanced5 Hours
Shooter firing around a barricade during a pistol drill

Mild Drills With Vinnie

If you have taken a class with Vinnie, you know he likes to spice things up a bit for his shooters.
Intermediate2 Hours
Shooter running a pistol drill while an instructor watches

Spicy Drills With Vinnie

If you have taken a class with Vinnie, you know he likes to spice things up a bit for his advanced shooters.
Advanced2 Hours

Shotgun Training

Rifle Training

Law Enforcement

Two men standing indoors, each aiming a handgun towards the same direction, in what appears to be a firearms training or safety class; tables and chairs are visible in the background.

Handgun Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
A person with a dark beard wearing a black shirt holds a shotgun and gestures with their other hand, possibly explaining or demonstrating POST shotgun qualification indoors in St. Louis.

Shotgun Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
Close-up of disassembled firearm parts, including a black handguard, barrel, and green tools, laid out on a gray gunsmithing mat with white technical diagrams—ideal for practicing skills from POST AR armorer certification St. Louis courses.

POST AR Armorer

The program will provide an in-depth understanding of all components, parts, and maintenance of the AR-15/M-4 Rifle.
Law Enforcement Training16 Hours (2 Days)
A person wearing ear protection aims a rifle at a paper target at an indoor shooting range during POST AR-15 qualification in St. Louis. The scene is slightly blurred, focusing on the shooter and the firearm.

AR-15 Rifle Qual

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training, Private Lessons1 Hour
Four uniformed police officers practice aiming handguns at an indoor shooting range, standing in a line behind blue barrels with gear placed on top. They wear ear protection and safety glasses.

POST Red Dot

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 7-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms, and 1-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Technical Studies for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training8 Hours
Several uniformed officers wearing headphones observe as one person completes a POST practical pistol qualification at an indoor shooting range in St. Louis; equipment and safety gear are visible in the scene.

POST Practical Pistol

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 8-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training8 Hours
Officers, including one in a police vest, shooting at targets on the range

LEOSA

This qualification is approved for retired law enforcement eligible for HR218/LEOSA certification.
Advanced, Private Lessons1 Hour
A firearms instructor speaks to a group of people wearing ear protection and tactical gear at an indoor shooting range, where OC spray certification St. Louis courses are also offered, with paper targets visible in the background.

OC Course

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 4-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Development for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Law Enforcement Training4 Hours
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Private Security – Baton Certification

Officers are required to maintain certification with a protective device (intermediate less lethal tool) to be armed for St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County Private Security. This certification course is 4 hours and approved by St. Louis Private Security.
Private Security Training4 Hours
Shooter firing a red dot pistol with a weapon light on the indoor range

Red Dot Pistol Instructor Course

The Red Dot Pistol Instructor Certification and Development Course is a 24-hour, three-day program open to both law enforcement and civilian instructors who want to sharpen their own pistol-mounted optics skills.
Law Enforcement Training24 hours | 3 days

Private Security

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Private Security Firearm Qual

This qualification is for private security officers or couriers in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County for their semi-annual or annual license renewal.
Private Security Training1 Hour
Security officers gathered on the range for firearms training

Private Security – Initial Arming – Semi-Auto

This is the approved 2-day training class for St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County watchmen to become armed Security Officers and/or Couriers with a semi-automatic pistol.
Private Security Training16 Hours (2 Days)
Security officers qualifying at the range with an instructor watching

Private Security – Initial Arming – Revolver

This is the approved training class for St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County watchmen to become armed Security Officers and/or Couriers with a revolver.
Private Security Training8 Hours
A firearms instructor speaks to a group of people wearing ear protection and tactical gear at an indoor shooting range, where OC spray certification St. Louis courses are also offered, with paper targets visible in the background.

Private Security – OC/Pepper Spray Certification

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 4-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Development for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Private Security Training4 Hours
Private security officers practicing baton strikes on training pads

Private Security – Baton Certification

Officers are required to maintain certification with a protective device (intermediate less lethal tool) to be armed for St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County Private Security. This certification course is 4 hours and approved by St. Louis Private Security.
Private Security Training4 Hours
A group of people in uniforms stand in an indoor shooting range during a practical pistol course in St. Louis. One person aims a handgun at a target while others observe, with barrels and shooting accessories nearby.

Practical Pistol

This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. recognized 8-hour qualification for Continuing Education Skills: Firearms for Missouri Law Enforcement Officers.
Advanced8 Hours

Other Training