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Want to have some fun in Jackson Hole?  Try shooting guns!

No experience or guns needed, we will make it easy for you to join in and have a blast!

Wednesday February 18th 2015 at 2pm Sharp!  We plan to finish up by 3pm.  (Must register online below)

Registration closes at 12pm on 2-17-15.  4 shooter minimum

Winterfest Ice Shoot in Jackson Hole

Winterfest Ice Shoot in Jackson Hole



You will arrive at a secret location (provided when you RSVP) within 10 minutes of the town of Jackson and you may either use your own gun or ours!  You will shoot at blocks of ice placed between 25 yards and 100 yards.

You will have 20 shots with a .22 caliber Savage Mark II rifle with a cross-hair scope!


Savage Mark 2

Price is only $20 per shooter!  A big thanks to the Jackson Hole Gun Club!

Guns, ammunition, targets, hearing and eye protection and personal coaches included!

Email shepard (at) shootinjh.com for more information or buy your ticket now!  Registration closes at 12pm on 2-17-15.  4 shooter minimum. 


If you are unable to make this event, please check out our other safe, fun & educational shooting activities!  shootinjh.com 

Firearms Training in Wyoming

Fun Things To Do in Wyoming

 

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Jackson Hole’s “Nouveau Wild West” Friends of NRA Banquet

 

March 7, 2015 with doors opening at 5:30pm!

 

 Jackson Hole's "Nouveau Wild West" Friends of NRA Banquet


Jackson Hole’s “Nouveau Wild West” Friends of NRA Banquet

 

Jackson Hole's "Nouveau Wild West" Friends of NRA Banquet

Jackson Hole’s “Nouveau Wild West” Friends of NRA Banquet

 


I will actually be out after dark and not at The Bird!!!  Wow!

 

Tactical Carbine & Pistol 101 | Tactical Firearms Training in Wyoming


This tactical firearms training in Wyoming is the perfect course for beginners and is also useful for intermediate level shooters.  This carbine and pistol course will be on the range, with little indoor classroom time.  If you “learn by doing” this firearms training is for you!  Not only is this class good for building skills, it is the most fun thing to do in Jackson Hole!

Tactical Firearms Training

Register here!


  • June 6, 2015 – Saturday  (Click HERE for Day 2)
  • 9am to 5pm
  • $140 + 300 rounds carbine ammo and 150 rounds pistol ammo
  • Loaner guns & gear available – contact us for more information
  • Jackson Hole Gun Club

Tactical Survival Training and Competitive Shooting

This class includes training and a lot of practice.  We notice that many of our competitors teach 50 skills, and 98% of students don’t follow up with enough practice.  6 months later, these shooters have lost most of the 50 skills they were taught.

Our philosophy is to break down skills to the most important and drill them repeatedly, adding skills little by little and then new drills that include all of the skills taught.  In a single day, we can not repeat skills enough to have perfectly ingrained muscle memory, however we give it our darndest!

This class is designed for fast learners, and we will help you keep up!  While we appreciate those with analytical minds that enjoy linear thinking, we will be shooting and not providing 10-minute lectures on the physics behind striker-fire versus hammer strike systems.  We will be shooting, ducking, weaving and then shooting more!


Our unique firearms training style allows shooters of all skill levels to be challenged in a safe manner.  We keep small class sizes and low shooting instructor:student ratios so that each student will receive individual attention.  We don’t line all students up and expect those with different skill levels to perform the same drills.  That traditional style leaves some feeling overwhelmed and others feel bored.


To register, click HERE !


Unfortunately, due to the tactical nature of this training, the United States Government’s Department of State only allows us to provide this training to US Citizens.


Tactical Firearms Training in Wyoming

Tactical Firearms Training in Wyoming

 


Intermediate Tactical Carbine & Pistol | Tactical Firearms Training in Wyoming


Tactical Firearms Training in Wyoming

Tactical Firearms Training

Jackson Hole Shooting Experience’s tactical firearms training in Wyoming is the perfect course for beginners and is also useful for intermediate level shooters.  This carbine and pistol course will be on the range, with little indoor classroom time.  If you “learn by doing” this firearms training is for you!

  • June 7, 2015 – Sunday
  • 9am to 3:30pm
  • $140 + 400 rounds carbine ammo and 200 rounds pistol ammo
  • Loaner guns & gear available – contact us for more information
  • Jackson Hole Gun Club

Tactical Survival Training and Competitive Shooting

This class includes training and a lot of practice.  We notice that many of our competitors teach 50 skills, and 98% of students don’t follow up with enough practice.  6 months later, these shooters have lost most of the 50 skills they were taught.

Our philosophy is to break down skills to the most important and drill them repeatedly, adding skills little by little and then new drills that include all of the skills taught.  In a single day, we can not repeat skills enough to have perfectly ingrained muscle memory, however we give it our darndest!

This class is designed for fast learners, and we will help you keep up!  While we appreciate those with analytical minds that enjoy linear thinking, we will be shooting and not providing 10-minute lectures on the physics behind striker-fire versus hammer strike systems.  We will be shooting, ducking, weaving and then shooting more!

This is NOT a beginner’s level class.  You must know how to do proactive and reactive mag changes for your pistol & carbine, how to use cover, safe handling, shooting from various positions, clearing stoppages and other basics of tactical shooting.  Our “BASIC” class the day before, 6-6-15, will properly prepare you.  If you regularly compete in USPSA, 3-gun, IDPA or train weekly on your own, you are probably ready!  Contact us for more information.


Our unique firearms training style allows shooters of all skill levels to be challenged in a safe manner.  We keep small class sizes and low shooting instructor:student ratios so that each student will receive individual attention.  We don’t line all students up and expect those with different skill levels to perform the same drills.  That traditional style leaves some feeling overwhelmed and others feel bored.


To register, click HERE!


Unfortunately, due to the tactical nature of this training, the United States Government’s Department of State only allows us to provide this training to US Citizens. 


Long Range Rifle Private Training is available in Jackson Hole, Lander & Dubois Wyoming, in Rexburg Idaho and in Three Forks Montana.
We are also happy to come to your property.

Long Range Rifle in Rexburg, Idaho


Long Range Rifle in Jackson, Wyoming – Starting at $350 + ammo for 2 hours Long Range Rifle in Rexburg, Idaho – Starting at $1,500 + ammo for 3 hours, includes 1,000 yard target marking by a second coach after reach shot


As with any skill, shooting requires proper practice and can be enhanced by periodic “tune-ups” from professionals. We enjoy helping shooters improve their skills whether beginner, intermediate or advanced. Whether you would like a one-time private lesson or would prefer a weekly session, our coaches stand ready to help you achieve your shooting goals.

Long Range Rifle

Long Range Rifle

Shooting, like exercising or playing a guitar is not typically complex or complicated, but getting into great physical condition is often aided by a personal trainer, a musician improves more dramatically with a coach and your shooting skills will also be aided by a professional coach. Our world class long range rifle instructors can be hired with a 2-hour minimum. Included in your session when utilizing our firearms are several scoped .22 rifles, a 223 carbine, a scoped long range rifle, cold water, snacks, range fees, targets, range setup & cleanup and private instruction. You may bring an additional shooter at no additional cost. Learn more here: http://shootinjh.com/long_range_rifle.htm 

mid Range Shooting

Mid Range Shooting

Wyoming Shooting Instruction / Firearms Training

Wyoming Shooting Instruction / Firearms Training


  • May 10, 2015 – Sunday
  • 9am to 5pm
  • $140 + 350 rounds of center fire ammo
  • Loaner guns & gear available – contact us for more information
  • Jackson Hole Gun Club

 

Tactical Survival Training and Competitive Shooting

Tactical Survival Training

This is an intermediate level class and is not suitable for beginners.  Accepted prerequisites include:

  • Concealed Carry permit holders (from any state requiring shooting)
  • Those that have had recent firearms training (our CCW class the day before is perfect)
  • Those that compete regularly in IDPA, USPSA, Three Gun or similar
  • Contact us for other skills/experience to see if you qualify

Our unique training style allows shooters of all skill levels to be challenged in a safe manner.  We keep small class sizes and low instructor:student ratios so that each student will receive individual attention.  We don’t line all students up and expect those with different skill levels to perform the same drills.  That traditional style leaves some feeling overwhelmed and others feel bored.

  • You will NOT feel “left behind” or confused if your skills are rusty.
  • If you are sharp, athletic and the best shooter at the range; we will none-the-less make this class challenging and you will improve your pistol shooting skills!

To register, click HERE when the link is live!


 Registration closes May 6 @5pm | Class minimum 4 | Class limit 8


In June 2015 we proudly unveiled our dynamic Defensive Tactical Three Gun (DefTac3G) class!  This course is up to three hours in length, and our prerequisite is typically that participants have shot with us in our Multi-Gun Experience or are otherwise experienced shooters.  This includes shooting at least 100 shots at least 3 times in the previous 6 months, whether in competition, serious practice including drawing from the holster, in reputable training (not Utah CFP) classes or similar.  This class is NOT FOR BEGINNERS.  Book NOW!


Unlike our Multi-Gun shooting experience, in the DefTac3G course you should expect to get a few scrapes & bruises and your clothing and shoes should not be your finest as they will likely get dirt when you get down and shoot from the dusty or muddy ground!  🙂  Of course if you prefer to participate at a less strenuous level; we will not force you!  🙂  This is a dynamic shooting class, and is designed to help you become your best.

Upon arrival, you will be outfitted with a tactical vest, holster, hearing protection & eye protection and you will participate in a safety briefing.  Afterward, each of your skill and comfort levels will be individually analyzed by your coach, some students will enter this session knowing more than others and some will be safer handling the firearms.  Your coach will set the pace of the class based on this.  Depending on your demonstrated safety and consistent adherence to drill instructions (not based on skill or speed) your coach will determine how many shooters will be on the firing line at a time.  Your group will be outfitted with your choice of 9mm or .45 ACP semi-autos and AR-15 carbines, as well as a defensive 12 gauge shotgun.


You will then learn and hone skills as your instructor leads you through numerous drills.  Every DefTac3G is different as we customize it specifically for you and yours.  Skill sets taught can include:

  • Shooting accurately while moving
  • Core skills
  • Draw and presentation speed
  • Real world adaptability, tactical awareness
  • Situational and personal
  • Instinctive (reflexive) shooting
  • Combat (reactive) and tactical (proactive) reloads
  • Turns and pivots
  • Shooting accuracy from a variety of positions
  • Active shooter responses
  • Shoot/no shoot decision making
  • Effectiveness around obstacles
  • Use of cover, engaging multiple targets
  • Target priority
  • Inoculation to high stress shooting
  • Physical and mental conditioning in readiness for the fight
  • Speed drills, accuracy drills
  • V-tac drills including the 9-hole
  • Both with carbine and pistols
  • Controlled pairs
  • Shooting while injured
  • Stoppage drills for clearing malfunctions and more!

Pricing:  You will be pushed beyond your comfort levels and will improve whatever skill level you previously had, while keeping the activity safe.  You pay for ammo in addition to the course fee of $600 for up to 4 shooters.  You may shoot as much or as little ammunition as you like.  When you call to book, please give us an idea of your preferences.  We can limit ammunition to as little at $100/person or any other higher amount.  (Pistol, shotgun & carbine ammo is 60¢ per shot.)  $150 to $250 per person will give all shooters a lot of trigger time!

All targets, firearms, range fees, water, hearing and eye protection and your private coach are included in the price.   Book NOW!


Are you prepared to defend yourself and those you love?
Do you have the necessary skills, practice and mindset?
Do you have appropriate weapons and gear?
Are you prepared?
Allow us to assist you as you develop the above and much more!

We provide firearms instruction and training in the US.  We are based out of Jackson Hole Wyoming.  Visit our official training sites to learn more.

http://www.shootinjh.com     www.highcaliberwomen.com


This course was developed in large part by Terry Vaughan.  Terry Vaughan is a gregarious edutainment speaker, author and consultant on communication and body language. He travels the world delivering his trademark highly interactive and energetic training to various corporate, executive, sales, and law enforcement groups, aiding their development in interpreting body language and other non-verbal signals.

An Englishman by birth, he became a British Royal Marine Commando at age 21. Members of this elite military group are proud to earn the coveted Green Beret after completing one of the longest and toughest military selection courses in the world. Terry is also known as a competitor on History Channel’s popular shooting show, Top Shot – Season 4. The show pitted marksmen against one another in a series of incredible shooting challenges.

Terry Vaughan Jackson Hole Shooting Experience

Terry Vaughan – Jackson Hole Shooting Experience Lead Instructor


Lynn Sherwood, co-developer of the course, included her insights as a female shooter.  Lynn is an NRA Training counselor and competes in IDPA, USPSA and other pistol matches.

Lynn Sherwood, founder of High Caliber Women shooting her Springfield Armory XDM 45.

Lynn Sherwood, founder of High Caliber Women


Shepard Humphries, co-developer of this course, implements the best teaching methods of our time to help shooters advance from whatever their previous level was.  His goal is to help everyone get a bit better each time they shoot, and for those that already know it all, this is a fun course to use as a practice session.  Shepard has a law enforcement background, working on a SWAT team as an Entry Operator before promoting to the Sniper unit and eventually becoming the Sniper team Leader.  Additionally, Shepard provides security consultation and executive protection services to UHNWI and corporations.

Shepard Humphries - Tactical Training Instructor

Shepard Humphries – Tactical Training Instructor


Our team of firearms trainers are world class!  Learn more about them HERE!   Book NOW!

 

For many years I have been suggesting that something like this be invented, and now someone has done it!!!  I bet he was mocked by his friends when he pitched the idea to them just like me.  I am proud of him for making it happen!

 

 

Next step?  Get rid of the “notes” and change to colors or words… something that is easier for the non-musical folks to memorize.

Then, set up systems of songs that 2 or 3 or 50 shooters can play, requiring each to have perfect timing!

A big thanks to the inventor!!!

http://www.musicaltargets.com/MTHome/


 

Another great invention of 2014 was my tennis ball dog toys for dogs!  Shep’s Balls!

Shep’s Balls

Ball-on-a-cord-Sheps-Balls

Ball-on-a-cord-Sheps-Balls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throw Toys For Dogs!

http://www.shepsballs.com 

 

 

 

Close Quarters Armed Defense 12-7-14

This class is for the person interested in using a firearm to protect themselves from attack.  Some prefer a pistol, and some a carbine.  Some have both in their toolbox.  This class will focus on arm’s length to 25 yards, using the firearm(s) you have on hand.
This day of training requires shooters to move through snow, fighting the cold.  It will not be easy, but it will be very rewarding and you will greatly improve your skills, whether you are an intermediate or advanced level shooter.  
PREREQUISITE: You must have a solid foundation of shooting knowledge and skill.  A (non-Utah) CCW class, an NRA class or similar training or experience is required.  You must know how to grab your weapon from its sling or holster and present it, how to do magazine changes, clearing stoppages, etc.  If you are not certain that your skills are up to speed, we strongly suggest taking the morning section to prepare yourself!  If you are a beginner, we suggest taking our CCW class the day before as well!
________4 person minimum_________

Primer Section 9am to 1130am  $40  Register HERE

Refresh your skills relating to drawing your pistol from the holster and properly presenting, slinging your AR, clearing stoppages, mounting carbine etc… and basic shooting refresher.  If you regularly compete in IDPA or similar, you likely don’t need this portion, but might enjoy the warm-up before the afternoon class.  We expect everyone at the afternoon workshop to have a solid grasp on the basics of defensive shooting.
Pistol and/or Carbine
  • If you plan to shoot pistol only, please bring 50 rounds of ammo.
  • If you plan to shoot carbine only, please bring 50 rounds of ammo.
  • If you plan to shoot pistol and Carbine, please bring 30 rounds of pistol ammo and 30 rounds of carbine ammo.
LunchFREE with purchase of afternoon or both classes
Let us know when you register if you would like to enjoy pizza with us courtesy of Dave at Domino’s Pizza and we will order enough for you!
Intermediate Carbine

Intermediate Carbine

Lynn Sherwood, founder of High Caliber Women shooting her Springfield Armory XDM 45.

Lynn Sherwood, founder of High Caliber Women

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Main Section – 12pm to 5pm  $100  Register HERE

Our dynamic workshop will be challenging for all skill levels.  We will shoot from barricades, from real-world positions, with simulated combat stress, from the V-Tac 9 hole, while moving and much more.  This course is for real people for real world situations.  You may use your carbine or your pistol or both.
  • If you plan to shoot pistol only, please bring 350 rounds of ammo.
  • If you plan to shoot carbine only, please bring 350 rounds of ammo.
  • If you plan to shoot pistol and Carbine, please bring 200 rounds of pistol ammo and 150 rounds of carbine ammo.

Whether you have only taken a 1-day basic shooting class or are an experienced defensive shooter, this class will be a great refresher and will help your skills improve.  We will train hard!  The following example is of some of the work we will do.

________4 person minimum_________