Courses

  • PRIVATE TRAINING

    Schedule a private training session on the topic of your choice.

    Topics can include the following:

    Pistol- intro through advanced

    Carbine Rifle- intro through advanced

    Long Range Rifle

    CQB

    Night Vision

    Firearm Maintenance

    Equipment setup

    Email or call us to schedule

    info@3aces.org

    509-862-4961

  • Defensive Carbine/Rifle 1

    Service Description

    Date: Saturday, Nov. 8th 2025

    Time: 8:30a- 5:00p

    Location: 9303 S Jons Rd. Mica Wa 99023

    Price: $200

    This is a basic rifle class, intended to give you the skills necessary to defend yourself with a rifle.

    Topics covered include safety, range etiquette, gear and mindset, zero theory, basic rifle functionality, load and unload procedures, ready positions, malfunction drills, controlling recoil and rapid fire, target transitions and more.

    This class is highly recommended for beginner and intermediate students and those seeking to take classes such as Defensive Rifle 2 or a CQB class.

    Who can Attend? All U.S citizens ages 18 and up that are legally allowed to own/purchase/possess a firearm.

    Packing list:

    1 Quality AR-15 rifle or pistol. (That you are comfortable setting on the ground)

    5 loaded magazines

    1 magazine holder

    500 round of ammo

    Rifle sling

    Red Dot, LPVO, or Iron Sights

    Ear protection

    Eye protection

    Close toed shoes

    Recommended:

    Clothing for adverse weather (Hot, Cold, Rainy etc...) Sunscreen Water, lunch, snacks Folding chair

  • Modern Frontier Defense CQB Home Defense

    Date: November 22nd 2025

    Time: 9:00a - 5:00p

    Location: PSOC 7125 E Broadway Ave Spokane Valley Wa 99212

    Price: $200

    This 8-hour instructional class will cover home defense tips and tricks, mindset, and solo close quarters combat (CQB) techniques accessible to homeowners and patrol officers if an imminent threat presents itself.

    This class includes basic principles of CQB, assessing thresholds, how to approach a door/threshold, room types, door breaching procedures, limited penetration and deliberate entry, and much more. Students will have a solid understanding of how to clear a structure alone and as a pair if the need arises.

    This class is recommended for new and seasoned shooters.

    Recommended but not necessary to have completed a Defensive rifle or pistol course.

    NO LIVE AMMO ALLOWED INTO BUILDING.

    A Mantis system will be provided if you do not have one for any standard AR platform rifle.

    Packing list:

    1 AR 15, Pistol, or Shotgun (preferably your "go to" rifle or self defense firearm)

    Chamber flag (for pistols and shotguns)

    Rifle sling

    Eye protection

    Weapons cleaning kit

    Appropriate clothing for weather

    Note taking material

    Lunch (optional)

    Body armor/Chest rig

    Duty belt

    Helmet

    First aid.

  • Home Defense FOF

    Home Defense Force-on-Force

    Date: December 6th

    Time: 9:00a - 5:00p

    Location: 7125 E Broadway Ave. Spokane Valley Wa 99212

    Course Description:

    Defending your home requires more than just owning a firearm—it requires preparation, decision-making, and the ability to act under stress. This hands-on course uses force-on-force scenario-based training to put you in realistic situations where you’ll learn how to effectively protect yourself and your loved ones inside your home.

    Students will work through dynamic scenarios using non-lethal training munitions to practice threat recognition, communication, movement, and the application of appropriate force. Each scenario is followed by guided feedback and debriefs to reinforce lessons learned and improve performance.

    Key Topics Covered:

    Home defense mindset and preparation

    Safe and effective room clearing concepts

    Identifying threats vs. family/friendlies

    Tactical use of cover and concealment

    Communication with family members during a crisis

    Escalation, de-escalation, and decision-making under pressure

    Course Details:

    Equipment:

    All training weapons, safety gear, and Non lethal training munitions provided

    Prerequisite:

    Basic firearms safety knowledge recommended

    Who Should Attend:

    Homeowners, couples, and families looking to develop real-world defensive skills in a controlled, safe environment

    This is not a live-fire class—students will engage in interactive, scenario-driven training designed to test and build their skills in a safe but highly realistic environment.

  • Performance Pistol

    Date: December 14th 2025

    Time: 8:30am -5:00pm

    Location: Sharp Shooting Indoor Range

    1200 N Freya Way, Spokane, WA 99202

    Cost: $260

    Performance Pistol: Pushing Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
    Round Count:
    600–800 rounds

    Course Goals

    Improve draw speed and target acquisition.

    Increase shot-to-shot split speed without sacrificing accuracy.

    Develop consistency in reloads, transitions, and movement.

    Instill performance-based shooting under pressure.

    Sharpen mental processing and decision-making with drills and assessments.

    Curriculum Breakdown

    Safety, Expectations & Diagnostics

    Safety brief (range rules, medical plan, hot range policy)

    Student intros and goals

    Equipment check

    Diagnostic assessment drill

    Debrief and set individualized goals

    Fundamentals at Speed

    Recoil management (strong grip, stance tuning)

    Trigger prep and control at speed

    Dry fire: aggressive sights and throttle control

    Live fire: Bill Drill variations (target distance changes)

    Draw & First Shot Speed

    Dry fire: reps on the draw and presentation

    Live fire: single-shot draw timer drills (par and live runs)

    Introduction to predictive vs reactive shooting

    Live fire: “First Shot Fast, Second Shot Accurate” drill

    Transitions

    Target acquisition mechanics (eyes lead, gun follows)

    Dry fire: transition drills using multiple targets

    Pressure Drills

    Timer-based performance drills

    Performance Assessment & Debrief

    Timed standards

    Individual feedback and performance goals

    Debrief

    Gear List

    Pistol, 3+ magazines, quality holster & mag pouches

    600–800 rounds of ammunition

    Eye/ear protection, closed-toe shoes

    Note-taking gear, water, snacks

    Bring a lunch.

    There are NO refunds within 72 hours of the course. We can talk about rescheduling.