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Okc Firearms Training
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•David Elderton founded OKC Firearms Training to provide quality defensive firearms instruction at reasonable prices. His credentials speak for themselves: In 1976, he outshot 320 other recruits on the rifle range during Marine Corps boot camp—his first shooting award. After leaving active duty, he s...
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David Elderton founded OKC Firearms Training to provide quality defensive firearms instruction at reasonable prices. His credentials speak for themselves: In 1976, he outshot 320 other recruits on the rifle range during Marine Corps boot camp—his first shooting award. After leaving active duty, he served in law enforcement and helped train a 120-person police department as an NRA Certified Police Firearms Instructor.
Today, Elderton competes in USPSA matches at the GrandMaster level in 3 divisions and has won over 50 State and Regional titles. He's known on Oklahoma radio as "David the Marine" on KTOK 1000's weekly Firearms Friday segment. His 35 years of teaching experience are immediately apparent: he's confident without being smug, his relaxed style puts students at ease, and clients consistently report shock at how much progress they've made by the end of the day.
OKC Firearms Training offers tiered instruction for beginners through advanced shooters:
| Course | Focus | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Shooting | Gun selection, safety, basics | $49-60 | 3 hours |
| Basic Handgun (201) | Grip, stance, accuracy, recoil management | $60 | 3 hours |
| Defensive Handgun (301) | Draw techniques, tactical reloads, malfunction clearing | $Call | Full day |
| Ladies Only Intro | Safety, options, hands-on experience | $60 | 3 hours |
| Ladies Only Basic | Core shooting fundamentals | $Call | 3 hours |
| Firearm Basics | Rules of safety, storage, gun types | $49 | 3 hours |
| Basic AR-15 | Function, maintenance, setup, accuracy to 25 yards | $Call | Full day |
Everything provided at intro courses — all guns, ammunition, eye/ear protection included. You just show up with a positive attitude.
Classes emphasize live-fire range work from day one, not classroom lectures. You'll cover:
- •Rules of gun safety and safe storage options
- •Which firearm (handgun, rifle, shotgun) suits your needs
- •Proper grip and stance
- •Drawing smoothly and efficiently from a holster
- •Tactical reloads (slide-lock, slide-forward, emergency)
- •Instant malfunction detection and clearing
- •Recoil management for quick, accurate follow-up shots
- •Hitting targets from 3 yards to 25+ yards
- •AR-15 setup, maintenance, sight systems, and compensator trade-offs
Beyond the scheduled group classes, OKC Firearms Training offers:
- •Private individual lessons — One-on-one training tailored to your goals and experience level
- •Private group classes — Custom instruction for existing shooting groups or family members
- •Instruction tailored to individual needs — If the standard curriculum doesn't fit, Elderton builds it to fit
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Phone | (405) 740-7447 |
| [email protected] | |
| Range Location | 6109 NE 50th St, OKC (just east of Sooner Rd) |
| Payment | Cash App ($OKCFirearmsTraining), Venmo, credit card |
From Carlo Madrid, M.D.: "I had never owned or fired a gun. At first, I couldn't even hit a large target seven yards away. I am now a proficient shooter... He improved my skills so much I placed in the middle of 85 shooters at my first competition. David has 35 years of training experience, has trained law enforcement officers, and is a former marine. In addition, he is a triple ranked Grand Master."
From Scott Evans: "The day was fun, educational, and I met a great group of guys led by a fantastic instructor. Learning how to effectively draw from a holster, re-holster, correct grip techniques—truly invaluable if you own a firearm and plan to carry it."
OKC Firearms Training provides free downloadable drills for home practice:
- •3 Second Challenge / Recoil Drill
- •5×5 Shooting Drill
- •Patriot Drill (red, white/blue, white versions)
- •Red, Green, Black, and White Bullseye targets
These are meant for dry-fire and live-fire practice between classes.