The Baldwin Pistol School

The Baldwin Pistol School was established in 2019 by Tom Martin, a U.S. Army veteran and retired Deputy Sheriff with over 30 years of service as an armed professional. Tom spent 25 years with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and has been instructing firearms since 2001, starting as an adjunct professor at Florida State Community College at Jacksonville.

His credentials run deep: Gunsite Academy graduate, Rangemaster firearms instructor development graduate, NRA instructor since 2017, and NRA training counselor since 2001. He held police instructor certifications in all high-liability disciplines—driving, firearms, defensive tactics, and first aid.

NRA Core Courses - NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting ($159) – Full-day instructor-led course for any experience level - NRA Basic Rifle Shooting ($159) – Safe rifle fundamentals and target shooting - NRA Home Firearm Safety ($99) – Non-shooting course on safe storage and handling - NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home ($129) – Handgun use for self-defense and family protection - NRA Defensive Pistol ($199) – Concealed carry skills and ethical responsibility

Orientation & Specialist Courses - NRA FIRST Steps Pistol & Rifle Orientations ($119) – For new firearm purchasers - NRA Basic Range Safety Officer ($113) – Develops certified range supervisors - Free Gun Safety Seminars – Open to new gun owners

The Baldwin Pistol School 17367 Brandy Branch Road Jacksonville, FL 32234 (904) 323-3077 [email protected]

Courses run regularly throughout the year with multiple sessions each month. Check their calendar for upcoming dates and availability.