Mfst

MFST teaches firearms skills from the ground up, with a curriculum built on actual combat experience and competitive shooting. The instructors include a former US Marine and military contractor, along with shooters with extensive USPSA, IDPA, and multi-gun competition backgrounds.

• •Concealed Handgun License (CHL) - Meets Oregon requirements with shooting scenarios and defensive tactics
• •Basic Handgun - Fundamentals for new shooters
• •Handgun Skills and Tactics - Intermediate to advanced pistol work
• •Intro to AR-15 - Rifle fundamentals for beginners
• •Close Quarters Rifle Fundamentals - Defensive rifle techniques
• •Practical Rifle - Applied rifle skills
• •Tube-Fed Shotgun - Defensive shotgun training emphasizing precision over spray-and-pray
• •Performance Pistol Competition Shooting - Competition-focused handgun classes
• •Private Lessons - Custom instruction available on request

MFST hosts classes in Salem and Sweet Home, Oregon, with regular CHL and basic handgun dates scheduled throughout the year. They also book private courses by arrangement.

Their approach emphasizes the difference between a shotgun as a specialized tool requiring proper training versus treating it like a "death blossom" you point in someone's direction. That precision-focused mindset runs through all their instruction—skills over assumptions.

"We believe in the God given rights of life, liberty, and property, and are intent on helping good people gain the skills to protect the aforementioned concepts, their families, and communities."

Classes fill up regularly, so booking ahead is recommended.