Pistol Proficiency

Cold Frontier Training and Tactics delivers pistol, rifle, and specialized courses designed for Alaskan conditions and real-world scenarios. Whether you're new to firearms or looking to sharpen tactical skills, they offer structured instruction with clear learning paths.

Pistol Programs: - Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP) - 12-hour certification course covering mindset, tactical principles, marksmanship, and Alaska law. Includes written exam and proficiency evaluation. NICS exempt for firearms purchases and honored in 38 states. Cost: $250. Next date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026. - Red Dot Pistol - Advanced optic work - Low-Light Pistol - Night fighter scenarios - Skill-Builder - Fundamental marksmanship and gun handling

Rifle Training: - Rifle 1 (foundational) - Medium Range Tactical Rifle (intermediate to advanced)

Specialized Instruction: - Bear Defense: Awareness, Avoidance, and Firepower - Medical Interventions & Vehicle Counter-Ambush Tactics - Gun Maintenance & Cleaning - Youth Intro to Firearms and Youth Intro to Handguns

Classes are hosted at SnowShoe Gun Club (40450 Shotgun Dr., Kenai, AK). All courses are now open to the public—non-members pay a $75 range use fee, which can be credited toward same-year membership.

For ACHP and most courses: - Functional semi-automatic pistol (full-size or compact preferred; revolvers and subcompacts permitted but not recommended) - Three magazines - Kydex or leather holster with full trigger guard coverage - Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred) - 250+ rounds minimum (.380 Auto or larger; no rimfire) - Packed lunch, snacks, water

• •NOT permitted: Shoulder, cross-draw, small of back, or ankle holsters. Armor-piercing, incendiary, tracer, or green tip ammunition.

• •Cancel 4+ weeks out: 100% refund
• •Cancel 2-4 weeks out: 50% refund
• •Cancel within 2 weeks or no-show: No refund
• •Reschedule with 2+ weeks notice: Tuition credits toward another course