Farewell Firearms Training

Joe Farewell started his law enforcement career in 2007 with the Lake Wales Police Department before joining Winter Haven PD in 2013. He quickly moved through specialty units—patrol, tactical patrol, violent crimes investigations, gang suppression—and joined the Emergency Response Team in 2014 after graduating Polk County Sheriff's SWAT School. He served as both entry team member and sniper team leader while also working as a firearms and high-liability instructor certified through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

In 2016, he founded Farewell Firearms Training. Today he's contracted regularly by US Army Special Operations and Navy SEALS for instruction, while maintaining an elite competitive shooting record.

2019 3-Gun Nation Overall National Champion 2019 IPSC Rifle World Shoot Semi-Auto Open Silver Medalist (Team USA) 2024 IPSC Rifle World Shoot Semi-Auto Open Gold Medalist (Team USA) 2022 Surefire World Multigun Open Division Champion Selected for US Open Team, 2019 IPSC World Shoot Instructed in 23 states and 3 countries

Built for shooters serious about USPSA, IPDA, 3-Gun, and IPSC:

• •Competitive Handgun 1 — Brush up on fundamentals, then drills to prep for your first match
• •Competitive Handgun 2 — For active competitors looking to cut time through better movement, transitions, and stage planning
• •3-Gun Level 1 — Beginner-focused fundamentals course that cuts your learning curve significantly
• •3-Gun Level 2 — Two-day course for shooters who've competed but want to climb the rankings
• •Advanced 3-Gun Clinic — Push past training plateaus with skill-building and live application
• •Performance 3-Gun/IPSC Shotgun — Focus on speed and accuracy with shotgun while ammo prices stay high
• •Pre-Match 3-Gun Clinic — Techniques and take-home drills right before competition
• •Advanced Rifle Dynamics — Full-day carbine course blending tactical and competitive approaches

• •Handgun Fundamentals — Starting point for new shooters; refresher for experienced shooters looking to break bad habits
• •Intro to Concealed Carry — Basic handgun operation, handling, mental aspects, and real-world self-defense scenarios
• •Practical Rifle 1 (AR-15/Carbine Fundamentals) — Get fast, accurate, and efficient with your carbine regardless of application
• •Ladies Defensive Handgun — Safe, supportive environment specifically addressing women's unique defensive shooting challenges

• •Match Analysis + Custom Improvement Plan — Video review of your competition footage with personalized improvement strategy

Farewell Firearms operates on three core principles: SHOOT FAST. DON'T MISS. HAVE FUN. The focus is always on process-based, performance-focused, intentional training—whether you're a first-time shooter or tactical operator.

Private Range (Lake Wales, FL) — 1 hour from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Hotels within 10-15 minutes.

Nationwide & International — Farewell Firearms travels extensively. Recent classes held in California (San Jose), Texas (Pearland, Waxahachie), and scheduled through 2026.

The shop carries training resources and gear: - Dryfire Mastery Journal (Digital/Printable PDF) - Gift cards for Dryfire Mastery Course - Priority 1 Holster (Joe Farewell Signature Series) - Grizzly Ears Electronic Hearing Protection - Radco CLP Gun Oil (2oz, 6oz, 32oz options) - Radco Multigun Cleaning Kit - Radco Shooters Package bundles

Check the calendar for upcoming class dates nationwide. Joe is available for 1-on-1 training, remote/virtual classes, and custom instruction at your range. Contact [email protected] or request instruction through the website.