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1399 W Colton Ave Ste 6, Redlands, CA 92374, USA, Redlands, CA
4.4 (56 reviews)

Hanson Precision Guns and Ammo operates on three core pillars: Attitude (teaching by example), Skills (trained professionals), and Knowledge (survival-focused instruction). Since opening over two decades ago, they've built out a complete firearms ecosystem—classroom training, retail shop, and ammuni...

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Ask Defensive Training CO

1399 W Colton Ave Ste 6, Redlands, CA 92374, USA, Redlands, CA

4.4★ (56)·Redlands, CA·909-307-1400·See hours·ATF Verified FFL

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Hanson Precision Guns and Ammo operates on three core pillars: Attitude (teaching by example), Skills (trained professionals), and Knowledge (survival-focused instruction). Since opening over two decades ago, they've built out a complete firearms ecosystem—classroom training, retail shop, and ammunition/reloading supplies all in one location.

The training menu is extensive and progressive. You can build skills step-by-step or jump into specialized courses depending on your background.

  • Basic Handgun - Safety, fundamentals, shooting positions
  • Defensive Handgun - Real-world scenarios and tactical application
  • Advanced Pistol - Prerequisite for higher-level rifle courses

Dynamic Defensive Rifle I (4-6 hours) Teaches standing position, sling manipulation, malfunction clearing, reloads, and ammo management. 100% hands-on with 250 rounds FMJ required.

Dynamic Defensive Rifle II (4-6 hours) Builds on Level I with sitting, kneeling, prone positions. Includes movement drills—shooting while moving forward, backward, laterally to and from cover. Requires completion of Rifle I first.

Dynamic Defensive Rifle III (2 days) Adds secondary weapon systems. You learn rifle-to-pistol transitions, when to deploy each system, and team-based threat scenarios. Prerequisites: Rifle I & II + Advanced Pistol. 400 rounds rifle, 100 rounds pistol needed.

ASK Night Course (3-5 hours) Weapons-mounted light training for defensive low-light shooting. Requires strong daytime rifle skills first. Equipment: flashlight, headlight, extra batteries.

  • Precision Rifle I - Classroom foundation covering equipment selection, optics theory, MilRad vs MOA, ballistics calculators, wind reading, data books. Recommended tools: Sig Sauer Kilo 2400 rangefinder, Kestrel weather station, ballistics software.
  • Precision Rifle II (100-200 yards) - Live fire zeroing, cold bore shots, ballistic data collection. First-round hits emphasized. 120 rounds match-grade ammo required.
  • Precision Rifle III (100-500 yards) - Semi-long range phase working at multiple distances. Goal is first-shot hits at all ranges. Desert shooting conditions—bring water, food, sunscreen, chair.
  • Precision Rifle IV (500-1000+ yards) - Extended long-range work. Same equipment/ammo requirements as Level III. Desert environment, all-day commitment.

Dynamic Defensive Shotgun I (3-5 hours) Ideal shotgun: 12-gauge pump or semi-auto with 5+ round capacity. Covers fitting, patterning, shooting position, aiming, ammo selection. 50 rounds birdshot, 25 buckshot, 10 slugs required.

Dynamic Defensive Shotgun II Advanced (4-6 hours) Low-light situations, cover/concealment, speed reloading, multiple targets. Requires weapons light. 100 birdshot, 50 buckshot, 20 slugs.

Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading (4 hours, Sunday 2:30-6:30pm) Fundamentals for beginners—safety, consistency, accuracy. No prior experience needed.

Dillon Progressive Machine Basics Full setup and operation. You leave with 50 rounds YOU loaded under instructor guidance. Prerequisite: Basic Metallic Reloading.

Intermediate/Advanced Metallic Reloading Precision rifle reloading techniques. You bring your rifle and 10-20 fired shells. Specialized tools required (Hornady gauges, comparators, Redding tools, Sinclair uniformers). Prerequisite: Basic class.

  • Basic Rifle - Target shooting and hunting fundamentals
  • Basic Shotgun - Shotgun safety and shooting positions
  • Trauma First-Aid Course - Medical response training
  • Surviving A Violent Encounter (S.A.V.E.) - Situational awareness and survival
  • ASK EDC/BOB Seminar - Every Day Carry and Bug Out Bag preparation
CategoryBrands
AR PlatformsAero Precision, Anderson Manufacturing, Spikes Tactical
PistolsGlock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, FN, H&K, Kimber, Springfield Armory
RiflesBergara, Browning, Marlin, Mossberg, Remington, Ruger, Savage Arms, Steyr
ShotgunsBenelli, Mossberg, Remington
RimfireRuger
SpecialtyCZ, Dan Wesson, Kahr Arms, Magnum Research, Thompson/Center Arms, North American Arms

Pre-owned firearms and estate purchases available. Can't find something? They'll order it in.

Meets at the classroom location 2nd Tuesday monthly, 7pm–9pm. Community gathering for shooters of all levels.

Hanson Precision Guns and Ammo 1399 West Colton Ave, Unit 6 Redlands, CA 92374

  • Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm | Saturday 10am–5pm | Closed Sunday–Monday

(909) 307-1400 [email protected]

Need to ship a firearm to them? Email [email protected] for shipping instructions.

Over 22 years in the industry. Family-owned operation combining retail sales with hands-on training. The progression system—Basic to Advanced to Specialty courses—lets shooters build methodically rather than jumping in over their head. Instructors are trained professionals, not just salespeople. They emphasize data-driven precision (ballistic software, weather stations, data books) in long-range courses. And reloading instruction gives you the practical skills to lower cost-per-round for serious practice.

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