Artifex Firearms Training
Artifex Firearms Training started in 2012 when a British Special Forces veteran decided civilian shooters deserved the same quality instruction as military and law enforcement. That philosophy hasn't changed. Today, Artifex trains everyone from first-time shooters to FBI HRT teams, with classes runn...
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Artifex Firearms Training started in 2012 when a British Special Forces veteran decided civilian shooters deserved the same quality instruction as military and law enforcement. That philosophy hasn't changed. Today, Artifex trains everyone from first-time shooters to FBI HRT teams, with classes running year-round across Orange County and San Diego.
They don't mess around with generic line-shooting classes. Every course is designed around real-world applications:
Pistol Training - Defensive Pistol (movement, multiple targets, transitions) - Performance Pistol (pistol-mounted optics optimization) - Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals (transition from iron sights) - Defensive Mindset Pistol 1.0 & 2.0 (decision-making under stress) - Low Light Pistol (ambient lighting conditions) - Vehicle Defensive Pistol (shooting from/around vehicles) - Beginner Handgun (progressive fundamentals)
Rifle & Carbine Programs - Foundational Rifle Class (building from basics to CQB) - Defensive Carbine (barricades, movement, multiple arrays) - Precision Rifle Level 2 (partnered with Change of Behavior—cover zero, scope theory, MOA vs MIL, wind calls, ballistic apps, positional shooting) - All Day Rifle/Pistol Evolutions (accelerator drill, El Prez, 1-5 drill, ORT)
Shotgun & Specialized - Level 2 Defensive Shotgun (ammo selection, holds, semi vs pump, recoil management, patterning) - T.E.C.C. (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care—full day certification for treating trauma in high-threat environments) - Tactical Competition Prep (physical conditioning for competition shooting)
"This is Level 2 class with the pre-requisite of having attended the Level 1 class (with exceptions if you have attended a recent Precision Rifle fundamentals-style class)." — From their precision rifle offering
Artifex is an OCSD-approved CCW training provider and has delivered countless high-quality CCW initial and renewal classes. They understand local requirements and teach to them.
Classes run throughout the year at Prado Olympic Shooting Park in Chino (17501 Pomona Rincon Road). Here's what's scheduled:
| Class | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| C.O.B. Level 2 Precision Rifle | Jan 3-4 (San Diego) | Long-range, ballistics, positional shooting |
| Back to the Range Pistol | Jan 10 | Intermediate+ fundamentals, 300 reps |
| Back to the Range Rifle | Jan 10 | Basic positional, optics discussion, 300 reps |
| Performance Pistol | Jan 24 | Grip, body mechanics, transitions, 300 reps |
| Foundational Rifle | Jan 24 | Progressive skills, CQB intro, 300 reps |
| Defensive Pistol/Moving Targets | Feb 7 | Movement, barricades, moving target system, 300 reps |
| Tactical Competition Prep | Feb 7 | Physical stress shooting, pistol + rifle |
| Level 2 Defensive Shotgun | Feb 22 | Comprehensive platform mastery, 300 reps |
| Defensive Rifle/Pistol | Feb 22 | AR-centric, pistol secondary, 450 reps total |
| Defensive Mindset Pistol 1.0 | Mar 7 | Decision-making, immediate action, 300 reps |
| Members Only Pistol | Mar 7 | Scenarios, run-and-gun, 250 reps |
| Vehicle Defensive Pistol | Mar 21 | Vehicle setup, windscreen/side engagement, 250 reps |
| Pistol Standards | Mar 21 | Shoot Artifex standards, win coins, 300 reps |
| T.E.C.C. Certification | Apr 11 | Full day trauma management + live fire |
| Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals | Apr 25 | Optic acquisition, zero distance, 300 reps |
| All Day Rifle/Pistol Evolutions | May 9 | Accelerator, El Prez, 1-5 drill, 600 reps |
| Level 2 Defensive Shotgun | May 23 | Ammo, patterning, recoil, 300 reps |
| Defensive Mindset Pistol 2.0 | May 23 | Malfunctions, staying in the fight, 300 reps |
Range Fee: $30 per class (separate from tuition). Round counts typically 250-300 per half-day, up to 600 for full-day courses.
- •Tony & Dave – TECC and Shotgun specialists
- •Ben – Rifle, pistol, vehicle tactics, defensive mindset
- •Mike Comella – Former FBI SWAT, red dot fundamentals, vehicle defensive pistol, pistol standards
- •Brandon – Running Artifex Oregon program
- •Luke & Jeremy – Group and private range instruction
- •Gary – Tactical competition preparation
Artifex Nation membership gets you: - 25% off all group classes - 25% off private lessons - One free class per year - Access to exclusive members-only classes
Primary Training Location 3150 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Range Partner Prado Olympic Shooting Park 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino, CA 91708
Artifex delivers what military and law enforcement get: progressive skill development, high round counts (250-600 per class), instructors with operational experience, and courses that adapt to real threats. They've trained major California City, County, and Federal SWAT teams—including FBI HRT. That pedigree shows in their curriculum design. Classes move from fundamentals to complexity, paper to steel, line to movement, single target to arrays. They also aren't shy about incorporating training innovations like moving target systems and specialized venues (vehicle shooting stations, drywall patterning for shotguns).
- •Phone: (949) 861-0693
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Class reservations available through their website