
Wilkiemeyer Training operates out of COSSA Park in Central Oregon, offering structured instruction from instructors with deep experience—Seph brings 30+ years of teaching background and competition shooting experience, while Abbie holds her NRA Pistol Instructor Certification and actively coaches sh...
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Wilkiemeyer Training operates out of COSSA Park in Central Oregon, offering structured instruction from instructors with deep experience—Seph brings 30+ years of teaching background and competition shooting experience, while Abbie holds her NRA Pistol Instructor Certification and actively coaches shooters through fundamentals.
They don't assume you've held a gun before. No experience required. Their philosophy is straightforward: safe handling and skill-building happen fastest in an environment where you're not worried about judgment.
Full-day course (8 hours, 9 am–5 pm) covering safety rules, skills, maintenance, marksmanship, and the mindset needed for responsible firearm ownership. Includes classroom and live fire on the range. Completion certificate qualifies for Oregon Concealed Handgun License applications.
Women-focused training held the 4th Saturday of each month, 9 am–1 pm. Open to women 18+; younger students approved in advance by instructor. Mix of dry firing, live fire, and marksmanship drills designed to build confidence in a supportive setting.
Two-hour clinic on the 4th Saturday of each month, 1:30–3:30 pm. Community outreach designed to get new gun owners comfortable and safe with their firearm. No COSSA membership required.
One-on-one or two-person training with 2-hour minimum. Sessions are customized to your skill level and goals, determined through email planning.
Two-hour course for shooters upgrading to red dot sights. Covers the advantages and disadvantages of RDS (reflex sights), techniques to "find the dot," and specific fundamentals that differ from iron sights.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Safety Focus | Strong emphasis on safe handling throughout all courses |
| Classroom Content | Gun operation, safety rules, fundamentals overview |
| Range Time | Live fire practice with instructor supervision |
| Customization | Training drills tailored to your existing skills and goals |
| Equipment | You bring your own gun; loaner guns available for some programs |
| Setting | COSSA Park, outdoor range east of Bend, OR |
Schedule Classes Online: Lady Hawks registration: practiscore.com/clubs/lady_hawks
New Gun Owner Clinic & Private Training: wilkiemeyertraining.setmore.com
Or email [email protected] with preferred dates and your firearm experience. :::
Seph started with an M1 Garand through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, competed in NRA High Power matches, and discovered a passion for coaching shooters in safe environments. 30+ years teaching experience across SCUBA, motorcycles, trail building, and firearms.
Abbie grew up shooting .22 rifles and shotguns on her Ohio farm, started pistol shooting in her 20s, attended Lady Hawks sessions starting in 2021, and earned her NRA Pistol Instructor Certification in 2023. Works full-time managing supply chain software teams while teaching yoga and maintaining trails throughout Central Oregon.
COSSA Park 27050 Highway 20 Bend, OR 97701
Email: [email protected]
For Lady Hawks questions: [email protected]
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