Training & Education

Liberty Firearms Training operates in Missoula with a team of instructors who bring decades of combined experience from law enforcement, military special operations, private security, executive protection, and martial arts. Founder Shawn Visintin has taught over 2,000 students across Montana and is certified by the USCCA, Legal Heat, and NRA. His team includes instructors with backgrounds ranging from Marine Corps and Air Force Pararescue to bank robbery survivors who turned that experience into a mission to reduce victimization through better training.

Live-Fire Handgun & Rifle Training: - USCCA CCHDF Instructor Certification ($999) - Montana Enhanced CWP Permit - Live-Fire ($150) - Private Training Sessions: Handgun or AR-15 ($500) - Triple Threat Handgun 1 & 2 ($200 each) - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals ($150) - USCCA AR-15 Fundamentals ($200) - Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals ($135) - Modern Home-Defense Strategies ($135)

Permit & Legal Training: - Montana Standard Concealed Weapon Permit - Non-Live-Fire ($50) - Legal Use-of-Force Seminar with USCCA Attorney ($25) - LEOSA (H.R. 218) Annual Firearms Qualification ($70)

Specialized Programs: - Private Scenario-Based Training: Protector Mindset & Legal Use of Force ($350) - Triple Threat AR-15 Rifle 1-3 ($200 each) - Gun Laws, Gear & Grub Event ($25)

"I went in not having the confidence to carry and use. Spend a day with these professionals. They will change the way you look at and think about carrying." — Nicole G.

"Whether you're a professional or a novice with handguns, the Triple Threat course won't disappoint. Meticulous safety, real life skills training, and a great atmosphere make this course valuable for everyone willing to learn." — Anonymous student

"There won't be better or safer training found, I assure you." — Justin C.

One student noted that an instructor advised against buying a gun before taking a course, then helped his wife find the right firearm during training—showing how the instruction goes beyond just shooting mechanics.

The team includes: - Shawn Visintin (Chief Instructor) - 10+ years in law enforcement, private security, executive protection; youngest NASM Master Trainer in 2013 - Nate Morrison (Deputy Chief Instructor) - 20+ years special operations; founder of USAF Pararescue Combatives Program - Everett Hunley - 10+ years firearms instruction; former Director of Training for contract security firm - Eugene Koen - Law enforcement and private security background; USCCA certified - TJ Ruiz - 14 years concealed carry and firearms experience; witnessed bank robbery in high school - Codie Houtchens - Focus on women's firearms training; head of church security team - Kim Kobayashi - Armed Women of America founder and USCCA instructor - David Kunzelman - Law Enforcement Officer and Emergency Medical Services member since 2006 - Angela Visintin - Registered Nurse; Stop the Bleed instructor

Liberty Firearms emphasizes building knowledge, skills, and attitude for a lifetime of safe firearm involvement. The focus is on preventing crime and saving lives through education. Class environments are described as welcoming yet serious about safety, with instructors patient enough to work with students one-on-one to diagnose problems using dummy rounds and find solutions.

The company provides free downloadable guides and shooting targets, including: - Guide to selecting the ideal firearm, ammunition, and holster for concealed carry - The Snapshot handgun mastery targets - Triple Threat target - NRA instructor qualification target - F.A.S.T. target - Consistency target

• •Note: Public course offerings are extremely limited for the remainder of 2025 as Liberty invests in major growth initiatives.

• •Phone: 208-597-5744
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Web: www.LibertyFirearmsMT.com
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