Six Star Tactical Training

Six Star Tactical Training is a professional firearms instruction facility offering comprehensive concealed carry, home defense, and advanced pistol training courses. Founded by Paul Haines, an NRA and USCCA certified instructor with extensive law enforcement background, Six Star Tactical Training is dedicated to helping responsibly armed citizens safely handle and master their firearms.

Six Star Tactical Training offers a progressive curriculum designed for both beginners and experienced shooters:

• •Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals – An introductory one-day course (7.5 hours total: 5.5-6 hours classroom + 2 hours range time) covering personal protection planning, firearm basics, shooting fundamentals, and legal use of force principles
• •Concealed Carry I (Intermediate Pistol) – Builds on foundational skills with advanced shooting techniques, holster presentations, and dynamic range work (prerequisite: completion of fundamentals course or equivalent)
• •Concealed Carry II (Advanced Pistol) – Intensive, dynamic training conducted primarily on the range, featuring shooting from multiple positions with 400-500 rounds fired
• •Defensive Pistol – Focused tactical pistol training
• •Basic Shotgun – Safe handling and proficiency with shotguns, including clay target shooting

Classes are held at the Indiana County Bow and Gun Club, 9374 Old Route 56 West, Shelocta, PA. Classes maintain a 2-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio ensuring personalized attention and safety. Maximum 10 students per class. Instruction is USCCA certified and based on nationally recognized training standards.

Instructors focus on building confidence through knowledge and practical skill development, combining classroom education with hands-on range instruction. Students graduate with certification and the competence to safely carry and use firearms for personal protection and sport shooting.