Intrepid Defense

Intrepid Defense operates a sprawling 300-acre facility in Bland, Missouri designed specifically for shooters at every level—civilians, competitors, law enforcement, and military professionals. The property features 11 state-of-the-art flat ranges with individual berms, plus dedicated known and unknown distance ranges for precision long-range work.

The facility handles variable terrain and scenarios:

• •Flat ranges: 11 individual berm stations for fundamentals and tactical drills
• •Known distance ranges: Teach precision basics, data gathering, and marksmanship before progressing to variable conditions
• •Unknown distance ranges: Variable targets at unpredictable ranges to test estimation, engagement, and real-world problem-solving
• •Maximum caliber: .308 and below in flat bays (no armor-piercing, steel-core, or green tip rounds allowed)

Fundamentals & Entry-Level ($225 each) - Introduction to Firearms Safety and Handling - Pistol Basics - Rifle Basics (AR-style) - Pistol Applications (drills and courses of fire) - Rifle Applications (drills and courses of fire)

Specialized Training - 2-Day 2-Gun (Duty Pistol & Duty Rifle): $425 — covers safe operation, field-strip/reassembly, movement shooting, malfunction response - Mastering LPVO Rifles for Tactical and Competitive Shooting: $400 — zeroing, setup, close-to-long-range engagement strategies - Long Gun Mastery: Ballistics and Precision Shooting: $400 — long-range dynamics and accuracy optimization - Human Performance and Competitive Shooting Fundamentals: $500 (2-day, 16 hours) — physiological and psychological aspects, requires 1,000 rounds - Intrepid Defense Sniper Team Course: $600 (2-day) — sniper operations, teamwork, precision engagement - Basics of Competitive Shooting Multi Gun: $225 — rules, regulations, first-match preparation

Specialized Civilian Courses - Pistol Fundamentals for Women Civilians: $225 (8-hour) - Rifle Fundamentals for Women Civilians: $225 (8-hour) - Land Navigation Course: $300 (8-hour) — maps, compass, terrain navigation for civilians and LEOs - Battlefield Trauma Response & Rescue for Civilians: $225 (8-hour) - Night Vision Operator Course: $300 (8-hour) — taught by former Green Beret, NVG use with weapons integration

Membership is required for facility access (exceptions: LEO/Military specialty courses, hosted competitions, group corporate training).

• •Day Pass: $25 per person (waived for Gold members and above)

• •Weekday Access: Open during scheduled classes; individuals cannot access without a Range Officer present unless previously vetted
• •Weekend Access: Open bays available for members when not in use for classes or competitions
• •Target & Equipment: Paper targets must be brought for open bay use; classes/competitions include all targetry. Target stands provided. Steel available in all bays. Gun rental coming soon.
• •Brass: Members can take spent brass or leave it for maintenance staff
• •Shop: On-site retail for apparel, accessories, ammunition, and optics

Additional training sites and amenities are in development with projected completion spring 2026.

• •Location: 4645 Elk Head Rd, Bland, MO 65014
• •Contact: [email protected]

Minors are allowed to train and use the range with parent/guardian present under family or individual membership plans.