Tactical Firearms Academy

Tactical Firearms Academy operates from Clewiston, Florida, drawing shooters from across South Florida including Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Collier, and Lee counties. The facility has been training civilians, law enforcement, and security personnel since 1999.

All TFA instructors hold: - National Rifle Association (NRA) instructor licenses - Florida Security Officer Instructor certification (#DI1100028) - Florida C.J.S.T.C Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor credentials - International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (I.A.L.E.F.I.) certification

Every instructor maintains active status in public or private law enforcement. This means they're still working the job—not just teaching old lessons. They constantly update curriculum based on real-world developments in tactics and firearm handling.

Beginner & Foundation Courses - First Steps Into Firearms (starting from scratch) - Concealed Weapon License Course (Florida CCW) - Student Refresher Program (repeat any completed course within 1 year at discounted rate)

Pistol Specialization - Tactical Pistol I (fundamentals) - Tactical Pistol II (intermediate) - Tactical Pistol III (advanced) - Tactical Pistol – Speed & Accuracy - Low Light Tactics (pistol-specific) - Simunition® Force on Force (scenario-based)

Carbine / Patrol Rifle - Tactical Carbine / Patrol Rifle Fundamentals - HK MP5 Operator Course (select fire)

Shotgun Training - Learning the Shotgun - Tactical Shotgun I

Specialty & Professional - CTS – Conditions, Tasks and Standards - LEO & "G" Security Qualification - HR 218 – Florida Department of Law Enforcement (retired LEO qualification) - State of Florida "G" Yearly Qualification - Private Training (one-on-one instruction) - Zoological Emergency Response (Z.E.R.T.) training - Fun Shoots

Repeat any course you've completed within 12 months at a discounted rate. This program is built for: - Students preparing for the next level - Those reinforcing fundamentals - Shooters who haven't kept up with practice and need a tune-up

Clewiston, Florida (with training also available in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale areas). The outdoor range setup appeals to both beginners and experienced shooters seeking training beyond standard range time.

Through a partnership with KGB Armament, TFA students get access to: - Competitively priced ammunition - Firearms inventory - Class III and NFA weapons - Specialty items

Instructors are described as direct, to-the-point, and serious about safety. No fluff—practical, actionable steps you can repeat. Teaching style emphasizes: - Block-by-block foundational building - Diagnosis and troubleshooting of shooting errors - One-on-one support when students struggle - Weapon system zeroing assistance - Both technical skill and mindset coaching

"Technical training simplified into repeatable, actionable steps—that's exactly what Andy delivers."

US Citizens only. Valid picture ID required for all courses.

• •Private Training available for customized instruction
• •Gift Certificates offered
• •Facility Rentals (Concealed Weapon License Course rental option)
• •Printable targets (Pistol Red Dot Zero 25-yard version available)
• •Training calendar and instructor selection guidance on website