Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, founded and directed by Dr. Ignatius Piazza, trains shooters to military standards in handgun, rifle, and tactical shotgun use—but without the drill sergeant mentality. The school's approach focuses on practical defensive skills for law enforcement, military personnel, and armed civilians.

Students range from complete beginners to experienced shooters. The school sees people who've shot their whole lives learning new technique and precision alongside folks who purchased their first firearm just days before class. Recent testimonials include:

"I have been hunting and shooting my whole life and in four days I learned more technique to become a safer, more skilled gun owner."

"I have only shot a gun a few times and just purchased a new gun 3 days before class."

Students travel nationally to attend. One recent participant from New York City came back so impressed that his friends are now asking to join him on his next trip.

Front Sight runs multiple specialized programs:

• •4-Day Defensive Handgun Course - The flagship program, building comprehensive handgun skills and tactical awareness
• •Concealed Carry Training - Specific instruction for defensive concealed carry
• •Rifle Training - Practical rifle courses for defensive situations
• •Tactical Shotgun Instruction - Shotgun-specific defensive techniques
• •Reality Check Videos - Free video-based training showing real-world scenarios and what NOT to do

Dr. Piazza emphasizes that firearm ownership carries responsibility. The school's core message: if you own a gun, you should feel an obligation to learn how to handle and defend yourself properly with it. This isn't about collecting firearms—it's about competence and preparedness.

Front Sight maintains an active blog and email training program. Dr. Piazza personally writes training reports covering:

• •Secrets of the firearms training industry
• •Tactical self-defense information
• •Gun training mindset and mental awareness
• •Second Amendment topics

The email list has thousands of subscribers receiving approximately one training report every other day. The school explicitly does not sell or transfer email addresses.

Clients consistently note:

• •Staff described as "courteous, helpful, knowledgeable, efficient, and polite"
• •Instructors who go "over and above" expectations
• •Significant confidence and skill gains, even for experienced shooters
• •Family-friendly—couples and returning students common
• •Worth the travel investment from across the country