Timberline Security Solutions

Timberline Security Solutions operates out of the Birmingham area with regular classes in Calera, Clanton, Montgomery, and Pell City. Their instructors are NRA-certified and cover everything from basic pistol fundamentals to advanced tactical skills.

Pistol Courses - Pistol 1: Half-day fundamentals course - Pistol 2: Builds on Pistol 1, often same-day back-to-back - Pistol 3: Low-light pistol techniques - Defensive Pistol – Full: One-day course starting with fundamentals, moving to moving & shooting, barricade navigation, and stress shooting

Half-day pistol requires 200 rounds. Full-day requires 400 rounds.

Rifle & Carbine Training - Carbine 1: One-day course covering defensive fundamentals, moving & shooting, barricade work, and stress shooting. Requires 350 rifle rounds + 100 pistol rounds. - Carbine 2: Advanced carbine skills - Night Vision Carbine: Specialized night operations training - Close Quarter Battle Rifle: Advanced CQB techniques

Shotgun Instruction - Shotgun 1: Full-day course covering fundamentals, hostage rescue shots, moving and shooting, penetration work, and stress shooting. Requires 250 rounds bird shot, 50 rounds 00 buckshot, 10 slugs. - Tactical Shotgun: Advanced shotgun employment

Timberline offers Alabama Security Regulatory Board-approved training that meets state requirements:

Armed guard training includes NRA Basic Pistol certification. Instructors are NRA-certified, and students qualify on their service weapon with a 30-round course (full class includes pistol fundamentals for additional range time). Classes typically run 9 AM – 5 PM at Double Tap Training Grounds in Calera.

Current Schedule (2026): January 12 (Unarmed), January 13 (Armed), February 16-17 (both courses). Call (205) 258-9203 to schedule renewals.

Women-focused pistol training held the last Saturday of each month, 9–11 AM at Double Tap Training Grounds (Calera), with occasional classes in Clanton. Led by certified female instructors in a judgment-free environment.

Monthly Structure: - 30 minutes to 1 hour classroom: Firearms types, legal use of force, situational awareness, ladies-specific carry gear, counter-stalking - 1–1.5 hours range time: Live fire practice with personalized coaching

• •Cost: $25/month subscription or $30 per single session

• •2026 Schedule: January 17, February 28, March 28, April 18, May 9, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 24

Requirements: - 18+ years old (16 with parental consent) - Defensive pistol (bring what you carry) - 100 rounds ammunition - Close-toed shoes, range attire - Biological woman

• •Weather Policy: Classes run rain or shine with dry-fire drills and laser training aids if range conditions are poor.

Many courses meet Alabama APOST CE (Continuing Education) credit requirements for law enforcement. Custom scheduling available at day rates or individual rates to work with your department's range and timeline.

Don't see a date that works? Timberline books custom classes for groups and families at reduced rates. They travel to your range or can arrange training at your facility.

Loaner firearms available for students who don't own equipment. Most common rentals: - Pistols: Glock and H&K models - Rifles: AR-15 platform carbines

Specific rental requests can be accommodated—contact them during registration.

Monthly online discussion group (last Monday of month, 7:30 PM Central) covering personal protection and self-defense topics. Mix of non-fiction security books and fiction novels selected for firearms accuracy and tactical knowledge.

2026 Reads: - January: Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horne - February: The Lady In The Red Dress by Mackay Barr - March: In Defense of the Second Amendment by Larry Correa - April: When Violence Is The Answer by Jim Larkin - May: Violence Of Mind by Varg Freeborn

Join by emailing [email protected] for meeting links.

Timberline emphasizes fundamentals before tactics. Classes progress from basic pistol grip and stance through defensive scenarios, stress inoculation, and decision-making under pressure. They recognize that real-world incidents rarely follow neat patterns—hence the focus on adaptable skills rather than memorized drills.

Primary Location: - Double Tap Training Grounds, 300 Horton Cove Road, Calera, AL 35040 - Also available at leased offices statewide and on-site at client facilities