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Class space is limited — pre-registration is required. All prices are subject to change without notice. We accept cash, check, Visa, and MasterCard.

Ammunition for all classes and clinics must be purchased from the Public Safety Training Center. All ammunition prices are subject to change without notice.

To sign up for a class or for more information, talk to staff members at the Clackamas County Public Safety Training Center (12700 SE 82nd Ave., Clackamas, Oregon 97015) or call us at 503-794-8065.

 

Private Classes
Includes firearm, lane, ammo, targets, eye and ear protection.
  • Handgun
  • Shotgun

For reservations call 503-794-8065.


Just added
DPSST Firearms Qualification Course for Retired Law EnforcementThe Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to provide Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Firearms Qualification Course(s) to retired law-enforcement officers, pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act of 2004. Download flyer. (PDF)

Classes offered
PST 99
Home Firearms Safety Class
$10		This course -- minimum 3 hours in length -- is a basic knowledge and skills class. It explains the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of guns in the home. Topics covered: Rules for safe gun handling; identifying and unloading different firearms; practical exercises in safe gun handling; types of ammunition and use; cleaning and storage of firearms.
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PST 100
Personal Concealed Carry
$55		This 5-hour course is the starting point for educating yourself in firearms safety and defensive use of the handgun. It will give you a better understanding of the handgun, its safe handling and the law as it applies to its carriage and use in defending yourself. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 101
Basic Handgun Skill Development
$139		This one-day class is the starting point for the Public Safety Training Center’s handgun skills curriculum. It requires no prior handgun knowledge or experience. Understanding the principles of basic firearms safety is emphasized throughout PST 101 -- in a classroom lecture and on the range. The fundamentals of marksmanship are a focus of the class, in both dry- and live-fire exercises.
Classes are scheduled each month on selected Saturdays or Sundays, beginning at 9 a.m. Though completion of this class satisfies the statute requirements for application for an Oregon concealed handgun license, it is strongly recommended that the student seek additional training in Oregon’s Use of Force laws, presented in PST 100. Download flyer. (PDF)
101A   Accelerated Basic Pistol
$149 ($139 for members) 		This full-day course is intended for graduates of PST 101 (or students who wish to bypass PST 101) and who wish to continue their training and achieve entrance to PST 102. Picking up where we finished in 101, this class introduces some basic defensive-handgun skills (no holsters required or allowed). This is "102 prep." Prerequisites include both prior training and an entrance exam. This class requires PST 101 or an Instructor Waiver. The entrance exam is a live-fire evaluation of your gun handling and basic marksmanship skill. There is no additional fee or appointment necessary to take this test. Though completion of this class satisfies the statute requirements for application for an Oregon concealed handgun license, it is strongly recommended that the student seek additional training in Oregon's Use of Force laws, presented in PST 100.

 
PST 102
Defensive Handgun Skill Development
$289 ($269 for members)		This intensive 2-day course (minimum 16 hours) is the starting point for realistic self-defense preparedness. If you keep or carry a handgun for defensive purposes, you need this training. You will learn the professional attitudes and personal habits needed to keep you safe -- as well as gain a unique understanding of some of the legal and personal responsibilities you assume as a gun owner. You will learn to safely and efficiently draw from concealment, re-holster, reload and clear malfunctions. You will increase accuracy and speed through coached and supervised systematic, repetitive drills. You will develop your ability to safely operate your handgun with control, precision and speed. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 103
Advanced Defensive Handgun Skill
$289 ($269 for members)		This intensive 2-day course (minimum 16 hours) continues the development of defensive handgun skills begun in PST 102 — and introduces new techniques. You will learn to: draw your handgun from concealment with increased speed and accuracy; shoot while moving and turning; engage moving targets; shoot from alternative positions; use cover to protect yourself; engage multiple targets; shoot one-handed; and effectively use index (unsighted) firing. The focus of this class is the mindset, skills, tactics and techniques that are essential in winning a lethal-force confrontation. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 104
Defensive Shotgun Basics
$149		This intensive 1-day (minimum 8-hour) course is an introduction to the practical use of the shotgun. Through classroom and dry- and live-fire range exercises, you will learn how to operate this versatile weapon safely and effectively. Topics covered: Safety, use of deadly physical force, self-defense principles, shotgun function and nomenclature, ammunition selection, loading, unloading, reloading, safe storage methods, maintenance and cleaning, disassembly and re-assembly, shooting fundamentals, shot patterning, ready positions, sling use. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 104B
Advanced Defensive Shotgun
$149		This intensive 1-day (minimum 8-hour) course continues development of proficiency with the shotgun as a defensive tool, introduces new skills and reviews major aspects of the prerequisite class. The focus of the course is complete exploration of the shotgun as a defensive firearm. Proper mounting for a quick and accurate first hit with rapid recovery for follow-up hits, various ready positions, and dry- and live-fire defensive simulations are at the core of the curriculum. Download flyer. (PDF)
  
PST 198
Interior Movement Fundamentals
$149		This full-day class uses classroom, live-fire and role-playing exercises to focus on the fundamentals of movement in a structure — for example, in home-defense circumstances.
Prerequisites: PST 102 (or certified equivalent) for handgun; PST 104B (or certified equivalent) for shotgun.
Topics covered: Home-defense planning; cover vs. concealment; movement fundamentals; use of cover; position firing; skills application.
Equipment needed: Hearing protection; wraparound eye protection; comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; handgun; belt-secured, strong-side holster; three handgun magazines or reloading devices; 300 rounds handgun ammunition.
Optional: Shotgun with sling; 300 rounds shotgun ammunition. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 199
Low Light
$149		This full-day class is meant to bring a full understanding of the concepts of firing, manipulating and operating a firearm, with and without a flashlight, in a low light environment. Physiological as well as Psychological aspects of low light engagements, the selection and use of low light firing aids such as night sights and flashlights, and the proper use of hand held and available illumination to identify and assess threats is also covered. Basic interior movement tactics will be addressed and the use of movement in low light engagements will be emphasized. Download flyer. (PDF)
PST 201
Handgun Coach Development
$149

This 10-hour, two-session class teaches students to coach others in handling, firing and operating a handgun. Learning how to teach improves the instructor’s own skills over the long term. This class is meant for the experienced handgun shooter who has successfully completed formalized handgun training for recreation or self-defense -- and who wants to teach others to safely and skillfully shoot a handgun. The class will be conducted in two sections: The first -- presented free of charge -- is a review of basic safety rules, marksmanship fundamentals, and safe gun handling. This first session will also cover instructional techniques and adult learning theory. The second session requires students to apply this information and their own skills in oral and written presentations and dry- and live-fire coaching exercises. Students must attend and complete both class sessions. Successful students may assist in PSTC handgun curriculum.
Prerequisites: PST 103 or acceptable equivalent; CCL or current background check.
Topics covered: Firearms safety; gun handling protocols; marksmanship fundamentals; adult learning techniques; coaching techniques; lesson planning; target analysis; dry- and live-fire corrective exercises.
Equipment needed: Handgun and belt-secured strong-side holster; muff-style hearing protection; wraparound eye protection; 300 rounds of ammunition. Download flyer. (PDF)

 


Clinics offered
Defensive Draw StrokeFocuses on the safe, efficient and smooth presentation of the handgun from a strong side, belt secured, molded or semi-rigid holster as well as a controlled recovery to that accessory.
Defensive Ready PositionsFocuses on smooth and efficient presentation of the handgun from a position of readiness with the weapon in hand, to a firing position. Firing will be done from the retracted, threat and low ready positions. The use of each ready position in both a home defense and open area simulation will be the emphasis.
Defensive Tandems at HomeFocuses on management and engagement of single and multiple static threats while with an armed and trained partner when at home. Coordination, communication, movement, ready positions, and one hand firing will be addressed. This is an extended period clinic involving both live and dry fire exercises.
Defensive Tandems – Public VenuesFocuses on management and engagement of single and multiple static threats while with an armed and trained partner in an open air environment. Coordination, communication, movement, safe and efficient draw stroke, and one hand firing will be addressed.
Directional Engagements (Turn and Shoot)Focuses on engaging targets that are to the side of or behind the shooter. The skills covered will include safe, efficient and smooth presentation of the handgun from a strong side, belt secured, molded or semi-rigid holster and from an appropriate ready position.
Disabled Defensive ActionAddresses the presentation, operation and firing of a defensive handgun when disabled and limited to the use of only one hand. The draw stroke, reloading, and stoppage clearances using only the strong or support hand will be the focus of this clinic.
Firing from Uncommon Defensive PositionsAddresses the defensive engagement of a threat while firing from a variety of positions. The draw stroke and firing accurately from uncommon though realistic positions will be the focus.
Firing on the MoveAddresses the defensive engagement of a static adversary while moving laterally and/or rearward. The clinic will include both one and two-handed firing techniques, using both the strong and support hand.
Fix Jams FasterFocuses on the causes of mechanical malfunctions in your handgun and presents smooth and efficient methods for solving those problems safely and quickly. Live fire exercises will begin with a short marksmanship exercise.
Immediate Action for Shoulder WeaponsAddresses techniques for transitioning to the holstered handgun from a shoulder weapon (rifle or shotgun) with/without a sling, which has malfunctioned.
Holstered Handgun RetentionIntroduces techniques for defending the holstered handgun from a standing position against an adversary attempting to take it away to use it against its possessor. This will not involve a live fire component but will require physical exertion.
Index FiringFocuses on delivering accurate and fast hits on a threat within close quarters, without relying on the sights, accomplished using consistent physical indexes of the firearm from the draw stroke through full extension of the firearm, with focal attention on the target.
Low Light ShootingFocuses on shooting in a low light environment and the efficient use of a flashlight while firing. The skills covered will include safe, efficient and smooth presentation of the handgun from a strong side, belt secured, molded or semi-rigid holster while utilizing a flashlight as well as appropriate ready positions with the light and handgun.
Multiple TargetsAddresses the defensive engagement of more than one target from a strong side, belt secured, molded or semi-rigid holster. Some movement and directional engagement tactics will be incorporated into the firing exercises.
One Handed Defensive FiringAddresses the defensive engagement while firing with only one hand. The draw stroke and firing accurately using only the strong or support hand will be the focus of this clinic.
Presentation from Alternative Holster TypeFocuses on the safe, smooth and efficient presentation of the handgun from a primary, secure, popular alternative holster type: ankle, shoulder, small of the back, or waist pack. This will also address the controlled recovery of the firearm to that accessory and incorporate movement in the firing exercises.
Shoot BetterAddresses all five fundamentals of shooting, grip, stance, sights, trigger management and follow through, but focuses on the two most important for accuracy. Those two are sighting and trigger management. Through a series of short-range exercises shooters should see a marked improvement in their ability to shoot accurately.