Patriot Performance Shooting

Patriot Performance Shooting operates from Middletown, Connecticut under the instruction of a former U.S. Army Sergeant and 21-year police veteran. The instructor started his firearms training career in the Connecticut Army National Guard with A Co. 1/102 Infantry, where he completed the U.S. Army Small Arms Instructor Range Operations Course. During his police career, he spent 15 years actively training law enforcement personnel and served 4 years as a regional SWAT team assaulter.

Hold certifications across an extensive range of weapons systems and tactical disciplines:

Handgun Training - CT P.O.S.T., NRA, USCCA, IALEFI, U.S. Army, Modern Samurai Project

Long Guns & Tactical - Shotgun (CT P.O.S.T) - Patrol Rifle / Modern Sporting Rifle (CT P.O.S.T, Center Mass Inc., U.S. Army) - Low Light Shooting (Stream Light, Surefire) - Scenario Training & Simunitions (Team One Network, Simunitions USA) - Active Shooter Response (Pro-Active Training Institute, NTOA)

Armorer Certifications - Glock Armorer - Colt M16/AR15 Rifle Armorer - Remington 870 Shotgun Armorer

Recent certifications (2019-2020) include NRA Range Safety Officer, USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor, and USCCA Emergency First Aid Instructor.

Multiple options to fit your schedule:

• •NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Full Day) - Classroom and range instruction in one session. Required for CT Pistol Permit and Long Gun Eligibility Certificate. Minimum 40 rounds fired.
• •NRA Blended Course - Complete the online portion on your own, then attend instructor-led range training. Receive certificate for state application.
• •USCCA Split Course - Same curriculum as full-day but split between classroom and range days. Ideal if you can't dedicate 8 hours in one day.

Practical Pistol Skills & Application - Review safety and fundamentals, then run drills to push performance. Low-stress, safe environment focusing on defensive application and realistic training speeds.

Self Defense Pistol (Fighting Series) - Bridge the gap from knowing how to shoot to actually using a firearm defensively. Covers body alarm response, shooting stance, grip, trigger press for self-defense, combat accuracy vs. precision, shooting at realistic defensive speeds, reloads, malfunction clearance, multi-target engagements, barricade use, and moving while shooting.

Fighting Carbine 1 - Same defensive focus as the pistol course but applied to semi-automatic rifles, carbines, and modern sporting rifles. Build foundational skills through repetition and live drills.

USCCA Home Defense Course - Comprehensive classroom and live fire training covering home safety planning, securing your home, weapon and ammunition selection, body response during attacks, law enforcement interaction, and first aid equipment.

Low Light Handgun and Long Gun - Critical for self-defense since many incidents occur in low-light conditions. Learn lighting principles, how your body processes light variations, flashlight types and features, mounting and carrying options, light-to-handgun transitions, use of cover, weapon light employment, and target identification/engagement techniques.

Modern Sporting Rifle Skills - Foundation course building solid skills with semi-automatic rifles, carbines, and PCCs. Develops competency in handling modern sporting rifles for self-defense contexts.

USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat - Covers warning signs, emergency operations planning for schools and places of worship, armed response considerations, triage and wound treatment, and next-step protocols.

Firearms Safety Course - Designed for individuals seeking to restore a revoked permit. The instructor provides course materials and certificate of completion to you and your attorney, supporting your case to the firearms review board.

Small group classes and private lessons tailored to individual goals. Whether you're starting from zero experience or refining advanced skills, the instructor creates a customized training plan. Private lessons available with flexible scheduling. The instructor will travel to your chosen range for personalized instruction aligned with your specific objectives.

Guns and gear available for rent during training. Ammunition available for purchase.

Custom gift certificates available in any amount. Popular options include pairing certificates with ammunition for handgun or rifle training.

Patriot Performance Shooting, LLC Middletown, Connecticut 06457 (860) 969-0890 By appointment only

• •Payment Options: Check, electronic bank transfer, Venmo (no fee), or PayPal (3.5% fee)

Cancellation Policies: - Pistol Permit Courses: 50% refund with 2 weeks or less notice; full refund with more than 2 weeks notice - Self Defense Courses: No refunds - Private Lessons: Full refund with 3+ days notice; no refund with less than 3 days notice