Pensacola Indoor Shooting Range
Pensacola Indoor Shooting Range teaches the stuff that actually matters when you're carrying a gun for self-defense. That's not just trigger press and sight alignment—it's Florida concealed carry law, verbal de-escalation, legal use of force, and how to recognize when you have a life-threatening eme...
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Pensacola Indoor Shooting Range teaches the stuff that actually matters when you're carrying a gun for self-defense. That's not just trigger press and sight alignment—it's Florida concealed carry law, verbal de-escalation, legal use of force, and how to recognize when you have a life-threatening emergency on your hands.
Their flagship offering is the 4-hour Concealed Carry Class. You get classroom instruction, live-fire range time, eye and ear protection, and a training certificate—the legal requirement to apply for your Florida Concealed Weapon and Firearm License. Classes run Wednesday mornings (9am-1pm), Friday nights (4pm-8pm), and Saturday mornings (9am-1pm).
Why the CWFL matters: Federal law makes it a third-degree felony (up to 5 years, $5,000 fine) to carry concealed within 1,000 feet of a school. The license also gives you reciprocity in 37 other states and lets you skip the 3-day firearm purchase wait.
- •Cost: $100 per person. Bring your own gun or they'll provide one.
These USCCA courses are designed specifically for women learning to carry. All three cost $100 per person.
- •Fundamentals 1 covers:
- •Firearm safety rules and color codes for situational awareness
- •Verbal de-escalation and cover vs concealment
- •Dominant eye and sight alignment
- •Revolvers vs semi-automatics
- •Loading, clearing, and legal use of force
- •Live-fire range time
- •Fundamentals 2 builds on that:
- •Florida concealed carry laws and CWFL state reciprocity
- •Types of ammunition and mechanical/ammo malfunctions
- •Cycle of operation simplified
- •More legal use of force concepts
- •Live-fire range time
- •Women's Concealed Carry combines everything:
- •CWFL application process walkthrough
- •Self-defense liability insurance (what you actually need to know)
- •Training certificate for your permit application
- •Live-fire range time
- •You must complete Fundamentals 1 before signing up for Fundamentals 2.
Instructor Nikkita Kent teaches the women's classes. She's USCCA certified and a Black-belt Krav Maga expert.
If you've never touched a gun, start here. The NSSF First Shots 1-on-1 class takes 90 minutes and gets you from zero to confident on your own. You keep the eye and ear protection, plus get a $25 store gift card.
- •Cost: $85 per person. Offered Monday-Friday at 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm.
Instructors available: - Harry J. Demmon Jr. (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) - Nikkita Kent (various times for women) - Col Dean Lucas, RSO (Tuesday, Wednesday)
Held Thursdays. The reality: emergency responders average 7 minutes, but people bleed out in 4 minutes. You're probably the first responder at the scene.
This USCCA course teaches: - Recognizing life-threatening bleeding - Pressure and dressing application - Wound packing techniques - Tournament use and hands-on practice - When and how to call emergency services
- •Cost: $60 per person. Taught by Nikkita Kent.
Day rates are $25 per person for lane rental.
Daily specials: - Monday: Military Appreciation Day ($12.50 for active/veterans) - Tuesday & Thursday: Ladies' Day ($12.50 shoot and rent) - Wednesday: Senior's Day—65+ shoot and rent for $12.50 - Fridays & Sundays: Rifle and Shotgun Days (12Ga or 20Ga Shockwave shotguns prohibited; all .223+ ammo must be purchased in-store)
Annual memberships beat day passes if you shoot more than 4-5 times per year.
| Membership | Cost/Year | Lane Fee | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $100 | $12.50 | Mon-Fri access (excludes holidays) |
| Standard | $200 | $5 | 5% discount, free t-shirt |
| Patriot | $300 | Free | Mil/LE/First Responder only; unlimited time |
| Deluxe | $400 | Free | Unlimited time, priority wait list, 7% discount, $15 gun transfer fee |
| Premium | $600 | Free | Unlimited time, 10% discount, 2 free transfers/year, free locker, free gun rentals, shoot your own targets |
Family members can be added to Deluxe and Premium for $100 per person. Kids under 18 are free.
- •Closed-toe shoes required
- •No steel core, steel-cased, or aluminum-cased ammo indoors
- •Must use range targets (unless Premium member)
- •Dress for brass extraction—button-ups or t-shirts (no low necklines), long pants recommended
- •Arrive 30 minutes early for classes
- •Waiver required before shooting
- •Harry J. Demmon Jr. – USCCA and NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Primary concealed carry instructor. Teaches Wed & Sat mornings (9am-1pm), Friday nights (4pm-8pm).
- •Nikkita Kent – USCCA Certified, Black-belt Krav Maga expert. Women's fundamentals, one-on-one, and Stop the Bleed classes. Mon/Tues/Fri 4pm-7pm.
- •Col Dean Lucas – Range Safety Officer (RSO). One-on-one instruction Tuesday and Wednesday.
After you complete your training and get the certificate, you apply for your CWFL through either:
- •Escambia County Tax Collector – Multiple locations, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Make appointment online. Fees vary by location.
- •Florida Department of Agriculture – 111 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call 850-344-0300 for appointment.
The range partners with the United States Concealed Carry Association for training curriculum covering mental, physical, and legal self-defense. They encourage members to join USCCA for ongoing education and liability insurance guidance.
Pensacola, Florida. Online webstore available. Check their website for current schedule and to register for classes.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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