Our Education Center at The Range offers a variety of entry-level, intermediate and advanced classes & training. We also have women’s only classes and private handgun, AR & rifle/shotgun instruction. Classes are conducted in our classroom just off the lobby area of our state-of-the-art range. We strongly encourage all new gun owners to take advantage of the great educational opportunities we offer, and those with more experience to keep their skills sharp by taking our affordable Skill Builder Clinics!

Class Enrollment

Register online to reserve your seat. You must reserve at least 48 hours in advance of the class you want to enroll in. Sign up early to ensure a spot! We will accommodate walk-ins if openings are available on the first day of class.

Course Cancellation Policy

Your class enrollment fee is non-refundable. It may be used for a future class if you are unable to attend and contact us within 48 hours of the class date – we understand unexpected events/hardships happen. If you do not show up for your class and do not contact us, you forfeit the cost of your class. We reserve the right to cancel classes in the event the number of students does not meet class minimums. Students of canceled classes will be notified and be given preference in next class offered of that type.

CLASSES LIST

See the Newest 3 Classes Here:

List of Classes with Dates Below (Click the Enroll Now buttons below to see all classes, pricing, and enroll)

NRA Instructor Course – Pistol

Saturday & Sunday. April 27th & 28th   

8:00 am – 5:00 pm both days (1 hour lunch break)

This 16-hour (2-Day) course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting Course. This course is presented in two parts: Basic Instructor Training, and Pistol Specific Instructor Training. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification exam.

Students will receive NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet and NRA Basic Pistol Shooting course student packet.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of student NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course (Instructor Led Training) is a perquisite for certification as an NRA Pistol Instructor. Prior to the Instructor Training, candidates complete a pre-course qualification to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and attitude in safety, loading, unloading, and clearing firearm malfunctions. Candidates must also demonstrate their handgun shooting proficiency by shooting 16 out of 20 shots within a 6 inch circle at 45 feet. Students may use their own gun and a .22lr target pistol is suggested.

Note: Candidates must also have prior approval of the NRA Training Counselor who is providing the course.

Tuition:         $300.00

Class Size:    18

Instructor:    Jeff Pharris

Wisconsin Concealed Carry License Class

Sunday, May 5th     Noon – 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 2nd     Noon – 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 30th     Noon – 4:00 pm

Sunday, July 28th     Noon – 4:00 pm

This is a non-shooting class and fulfills the training requirement for a Wisconsin Concealed Carry License. This permit allows you to carry in over 30 states including Wisconsin.

Training includes these topics:

  • Safety
  • Basic Self-Defense Principles
  • Conflict avoidance and alternatives to deadly force
  • Use of Force / Deadly Force Law
  • Concealed Carry Law / Where you can and cannot carry
  • Practical suggestions for safe legal transport and concealed carry
  • Demonstration of unloading and loading a handgun
  • Next step ideas

Tuition: $75

Includes a Voucher for 30 Minutes of Free Range Time (Redeemable Anytime)

Class Size: 30

Instructor: Darren Selk

Drawing Firearm from Concealment (ADVANCED) 

Tuesday, May 7th

6:00 – 8:00 pm

This Defensive Shooting Class is designed to build upon the skills learned in the basic class with the addition of a live fire component.

 Students will experience multiple repetitions in real life situations and work on recognizing a threat, accessing their firearm, accurate shot placement and appropriate follow through considerations.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Student’s preferred carry system
  • Student’s firearm and 100 rounds of ammo
  • Jacket/coat

PREREQUISTE:

  • Valid CCW Permit
  • Completion of the Drawing Firearm From Concealment (BASIC) Class
  • Or prior approval from the Instructor

Class Size: 8
Cost: $75
Instructor: Darren Selk

First Shots Class at The Range of Richfield 

Wednesday, May 29th    6:00 to 7:30 pm

Wednesday, July 17th    6:00 to 7:30 pm

This is course intended for individuals who have never fired a handgun but are interested in learning. The event will be taught by experienced and certified instructors. This is NOT a complete firearms training class. Class is available to students 12 and older.  Age 12-18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian*.

Do not bring your firearm, guns are provided.  This is not a class to go over your gun but an introduction to shooting and safety.

Classroom portion includes:

  • Firearm Safety
  • Shooting Range Rules and Etiquette
  • Basic Operation of a Semi-Automatic Handgun
  • Marksmanship Fundamentals:
  1. Proper Grip
  2. Stance
  3. Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
  4. Trigger Control and Follow Through
  5. Master Eye Exercise

Range Time:

  • Hands on Action and Operation of a Handgun
  • Dry-Firing
  • Live-Firing

*Due to government restrictions on renting handguns & buying handgun ammo

Cost: $30*

Class Size: 20

Instructors: Matt Luedke & Peter Gourlie

*Complete an NSSF online survey after your class to receive a $25 range reward voucher!

The NRA Basic Pistol Course 

Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd

 8:00 – Noon each day (2-day class)

Saturday & Sunday, August 3rd & 4th

 8:00 – Noon each day (2-day class)

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is the best way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting and is your next step of training after receiving your Concealed Carry license. Whether your goal is personal protection, sport shooting or hobby shooting, this course will give you the solid foundation you need to move forward with confidence.

This course is 8 hours of training with 6 hours of classroom and 2 hours of supervised range time.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation and ammunition
  • Shooting fundamentals, bench and two-handed standing positions
  • Both home and range based training drills for improving shooting
  • Cleaning of pistols
  • Suggestions for skill development

Jeff has served many years on the Board of Directors for the Daniel Boone Conservation League and is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Reloading, and Home Firearm Safety.  Jeff is also an NRA Training Counselor, which enables him to train NRA Instructors in all the noted disciplines.  In addition, Jeff is an NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, a Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Instructor, and a USCCA CCW Instructor. His classes are known for being entertaining, informative, easy to follow, and youth & female friendly.

Tuition:       $200

Instructor:  Jeff Pharris

Class Size:  12

Getting to Know Your AR-15

Saturday & Sunday, August 17th & 18th

8:00 am – Noon both days (2-day class)

Goals of This Course: This course seeks to convey a comprehensive foundation of knowledge about the AR-15 rifle such that the owner gains complete confidence in their ability to safely operate and maintain this firearm.  To gain this level of comfort the student will learn in a classroom setting a brief history of its development, its design and operating principles, ammunition design and types, basic ballistics and calibers, maintenance, and optics and accessories.

The student will leave knowing how to zero their weapon, a firm foundation of basic marksmanship concepts and confidence to hit targets from the bench rest and standing positions.  A Rifle Shooting handbook is included in the course as well as a course completion certificate.

Who Should Take This Class: Students not yet AR-15 owners, new AR-15 owners, or those who have never had a formal introduction to the AR-15 – or formal training in rifle marksmanship, will benefit from this course.

This course consists of two four-hour sessions on consecutive weekend mornings.  It includes classroom and range time.  Students are asked to bring their own rifle and 50-100 rounds of ammunition.

Cost: $200 Per Student

Class Size: 12

Instructor: Jeff Pharris

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Private Lessons for Individuals, Couples or Groups

Lessons are individually tailored to your specific needs and goals. Example lessons include new shooter introduction and familiarization, intermediate shooters learn trigger control, target reading and self-correction, advanced receive specific coaching on development areas including homework for skill building.

Students need a firearm, ammunition, and ear & eye protection.  Everything you need is available for sale or rent at The Range.  Students learn in a relaxed comfortable environment.  We specialize in making you safe, confident and highly competent with your firearms.  Lessons are taught by highly experienced and trained instructors.  All instructors are NRA certified and can help you focus on specific areas of shooting such as recreational or self-defense.

Cost is $75 or $125 per couple. Group sessions are available. Private lesson gift cards are available to make a unique and memorable gift. Contact one of our instructors to book your appointment.

Darren Selk   414-573-8871   

darren@therangewi.com 

Jeff Pharris    262-720-3003 

jeff@therangewi.com

Matt Luedke    414-405-1341

matt@therangewi.com

Contact Darren Selk or Jeff Pharris for Rifle, AR and Shotgun Instruction (private or a group)

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Shooting On the Move & Shooting from Cover

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6:00- 8:00 pm

This Defensive Shooting Class is designed to build upon skills already learned by the student in prerequisite classes. This class adds movement and the use of cover as an advanced tactic.

Students will also learn to focus on proper shooting form while moving, and to maximize the use of cover in a shooting situation.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Student’s preferred carry system
  • Student’s firearm and 100 rounds of ammo

PREREQUISTE:

  • Valid CCW Permit
  • Completion of the Drawing Firearm From Concealment (BASIC) Class
  • Or prior approval from the Instructor

Class Size: 8

Cost: $75

Instructor: Darren Selk

Women’s Basic Pistol 

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6:00 – 8:00 pm

This course is perfect if you are planning to attend a Concealed Carry class or if you already have your CC permit and would like to become more familiar with firearms.

This ladies-only course provides an opportunity to understand all about firearms in a low-stress environment with other women who share your interests.

What’s Your Why? No two women are exactly alike, and neither are your stories or your reasons for taking this class. You don’t have to be a victim or a survivor to want to learn about firearms. There are endless reasons why, and all of them are meaningful and significant.

This course is perfect if you are planning to attend a Concealed Carry class or if you already have your
CC permit and would like to become more familiar with firearms.

This ladies-only course provides an opportunity to understand all about firearms in a low-stress environment with other women who share your interests.

Topics Include:

  • Understanding firearms
  • Fundamentals of handgun shooting
  • Eye dominance, stance & grip
  • Sight alignment & sight picture
  • Trigger & breath control
  • Choosing the right gun
  • Loading and unloading your firearm

Tuition: $80

Class Size: 30

Instructors: Heather Radomski / Cindy Jans

Drawing Firearm from Concealment (BASIC)

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6:00 – 8:00 pm

So, you’ve decided to carry concealed now that you have your CCW Permit. Now what?

This Defensive Shooting class will discuss the various concealed carry options (waist, ankle, shoulder, bag) and the pros and cons of each. Each student will be put through practical, real-life exercises to see if their chosen way to carry is actually best for them.

This is strictly a classroom clinic with NO live fire. It is designed to provide the student multiple repetitions in accessing their firearm from a concealed carry position.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Student’s preferred carry system
  • Student’s Firearm (unloaded)
  • Jacket/coat

PREREQUISTE:

  • Valid CCW Permit

Class Size: 8
Cost: $50
Instructor: Darren Selk

LADIES ONLY Wisconsin Concealed Carry License Class

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ATTENTION LADIES!  We have 30 spots available for this Ladies Only class!

This is a non-shooting class and fulfills the training requirement for a Wisconsin Concealed Carry License Permit. This permit allows you to carry in over 30 states including Wisconsin.

Training includes these topics:

  • Safety
  • Basic Self-Defense Principles
  • Conflict avoidance and alternatives to deadly force
  • Use of Force / Deadly Force Law
  • Concealed Carry Law / Where you can and cannot carry
  • Practical suggestions for safe legal transport and concealed carry
  • Demonstration of unloading and loading a handgun
  • Next step ideas

Tuition: $75

Includes a Voucher for 30 Minutes of Free Range Time (Redeemable Anytime)

Class Size: 30

Instructor: Heather Radomski

Low Light Shooting / Use of Flashlight

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6:00 – 8:00 pm

This Defensive Shooting Class is designed to give the student an opportunity to perform live fire exercises using either a weapon mounted light or a handheld flashlight in low light or dark environments.

The classroom portion of this class will discuss various lighting options and the pros and cons of each as well as proper form and technique.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Student’s preferred carry system
  • Student’s firearm and 100 rounds of ammo
  • Student’s firearm mounted light or a hand held flashlight

PREREQUISTE:

  • Valid CCW Permit
  • Completion of the Drawing Firearm From Concealment (BASIC) Class recommended
  • Or prior approval from the Instructor

Class Size: 8

Cost: $75

Instructor: Darren Selk

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) 

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8:00 – 5:00 pm

This course is nine hours long in the classroom at The Range of Richfield. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions.

This course develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, an Instructor Application/Course Evaluation form.

Tuition: $150

Instructor: Jeff Pharris

Class Size: 30

Women’s Only Draw From The Holster

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5:00 – 8:00 pm 

This class is designed to introduce students to carrying either concealed or open with utilizing a holster. The goal of the class is to give students an opportunity to work from a holster and actually put rounds on target, which would otherwise not be allowed on an indoor range. Ultimately, this will help students determine ways to carry and help them figure out what might be right for them.

Holster work will happen from the waistband. Since this is an introduction, we will not be drawing from concealment but will discuss considerations on how to do so.  Students will be asked to tuck in any garments behind the firearm or remove additional outer layers for safety.

Students will experience multiple repetitions with real-life considerations and work on recognizing a threat, accessing their firearm, accurate shot placement and appropriate follow through considerations.

This class is all range time shooting 100 rounds.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Student’s own outside or inside the waistband holster (must be sturdy/ Kydex material)
  • Student’s firearm and 100 rounds of ammo
  • Sturdy belt

PREREQUISTE:

  • Valid CCW Permit

Class Size: 12

Cost: $75

Instructor: TBA

NRA Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Class

for Kids Pre-K through 4th grade

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10:00 am to 11:00 am

The NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program is a gun accident prevention program designed to help parents navigate a

topic paramount to our children’s safety. This class teaches Pre-K through 4th graders what to do if they ever come across a gun:

The NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program is a gun accident prevention program designed to help parents navigate a topic paramount to our children’s safety. This class teaches Pre-K through 4th graders what to do if they ever come across a gun:

  • STOP!  This first step is crucial. Stopping first allows your child the time he or she needs to remember the rest of the safety instructions.
  • Don’t Touch   A firearm that is not touched or disturbed is unlikely to be fired and otherwise endanger your child or other people.
  • Run Away   This removes the temptation to touch the firearm as well as the danger that another person may negligently cause it to fire.
  • Tell A Grown-up    Children should seek a trustworthy adult, neighbor, relative or teacher – if a parent or guardian is not available.

“The Eddie Eagle Gunsafe© Program, it doesn’t teach parents about guns. But it does teach parents about gun safety and how to relay that information to their kids correctly in a method that’s really memorable to kids. It’s the gun equivalent of stop, drop and roll. My kids can recite it.”    – Lisa L., Mom

Tuition: $20 for 1st child    /   $5 for additional children in the same family

Includes a children’s activity booklet

A Parent or Guardian must accompany the child (Parents/Guardians attend free)

Class Size: 15

Instructor: Darren Selk

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Ladies Night is held monthly and may include both classroom time and range time. The topic will change each month.

Class Size: 24

Cost: $30

Instructor: TBA

WI Concealed Carry License + Home Defense Fundamentals

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 10:00 – 5:00 pm

This class far exceeds the requirements for a Wisconsin Concealed Weapons Permit.  It Includes several live fire exercises conducted on our state of the art shooting range. The class also includes a USCCA textbook: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals 2nd edition for each student.

This class fulfills all of the requirements for a Wisconsin Concealed Carry License that allows you to carry in over 30 states including Wisconsin. In addition, you receive specific Personal and Home Protection training developed by The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). This class fills an important gap in a traditional CCW class by helping students develop a specific Personal and Home Protection Plan.

Topics Include:

o          Self Defense Firearm Basics

o          Shooting Fundamentals

o          Legal Use of Force

o          Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath

o          Self Defense Gear

o          Basic and Advance Skills

o          Wisconsin specific CCW information

This class far exceeds the requirements for a Wisconsin Concealed Weapons Permit.  It Includes several live fire exercises conducted on our state of the art shooting range. The class also includes a USCCA textbook: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals 2nd edition for each student.

The class is six plus hours in length with approximately 6 hours of classroom and 1 hour of range time.

Students are required to have firearm, ammunition (50 rounds) and personal safety equipment.  These items are available for sale or rent at The Range. Although not required, shooting experience is preferred.

Tuition: $150 Includes the USCCA Home Defense Fundamentals Handbook

Instructors: Darren Selk

Class Size: 15

Women’s Intro to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

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9 am – 1pm (All Range Time)

The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Defensive Shooting Fundamentals (DSF) Level 1 was designed for training your mind & body how to react.  Build the foundation you need to understand intuitive defensive shooting and deadly force decision making.  Discover how you can develop the ability to apply your shooting skills on demand, without anticipation, while trying to save your own life or the lives of others.

Course Topics Include:

  • On-range training in crucial handgun skills
  • Balance of speed and precision
  • Stance and movement
  • Grip and trigger control
  • Presentation from ready and holster
  • Shooting from retention and emergency reloading
  • Diagnosing your misses
  • Defensive shooting drills and simulations

This course is for new shooters and experienced shooters alike. However, the more comfortable you are with your handgun, the more you will get out of the course. Course size is limited to first 8 students.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Semi-auto pistol (no revolvers)
  • Reliable EDC (every day carry) concealable handgun (9mm recommended)
  • Quality on body, strong side holster (NONE OF THESE TYPE HOLSTERS: Serpa, ankle, bra, purse, cross draw, pocket, or shoulder)
  • Three to four magazines
  • Magazine pouch or pockets to store mags
  • At least 300 rounds of target ammunition
  • Hearing /Eye protection
  • Pen and paper for taking notes
  • Baseball cap/hat with brim

Cost:  $175

Class Size: 8

Instructor:  TBA

Ammo will be available to purchase at the Range