NW Handgun Academy

NW Handgun Academy focuses on what actually works: hands-on firearms education in the Portland Metro area. Their philosophy is straightforward—you learn proper handling and safety through proven methods, not theory or videos.

Barney is an NRA-certified instructor (ID 229057753) and USCCA-certified (ID 659127). After 20+ years in corporate IT and telecom, he reinvented himself in the auto industry before moving to Oregon 8 years ago. Once here, he dove deeper into shooting sports and firearms ownership—activities that weren't feasible under California law. He formalized his passion by getting his Oregon Handgun License and pursuing professional NRA firearms training credentials to open a proper academy.

"What I enjoy most is being able to show a new gun owner that's never even held a gun before that owning a firearm doesn't have to be scary or intimidating."

• •Firearm fundamentals instruction (hands-on, in-person)
• •One-on-one personalized training
• •Personal protection and home defense instruction
• •Confidence building for new gun owners
• •Safety certification and proper handling techniques

Barney's teaching point is direct: knowledge from hands-on training builds the confidence you need when it actually matters. His focus is responsible gun ownership—not fear-based, not overly complicated, just competent and safe.

Contact NW Handgun Academy at (503) 922-2006 to schedule training.