Olympic Peninsula Firearms Training, LLC

Specializing in quality personal defense firearm instruction for individuals and small groups

Instruction Offered:

We offer both traditional NRA classes as well as customized personal one-on-one instruction.  The core course is the classic NRA Basic Pistol course; taught quarterly schedule at our OlyPen Firearms office in Sequim.  For more advanced students, we offer our Concealed Carry Course, which is a combination of the new NRA CCW augmented with several hours of instruction covering the practical legalities of lawful self-defense, based on our personal training by such luminaries as Masaad Ayoob, Andrew Branca, Tom Givens. 

A favorite offering is our Gun Buyer Assistance for the individual looking to purchase their first firearm.  The student receives a half to full day of private one-on-one instruction focused on assisting the student in selecting the ideal handgun that suits their personal needs and wants.  Natually, this includes instruction on basic firearm safety and handling while the student handles a wide variety of handguns, followed by the opportunity to shoot a selection of handguns best suited for the student's needs.

Private instruction is available for individuals or groups by special arrangement.

Formal Classes

 NRA Basic Pistol - a full day of classroom instruction followed by a half-day of live fire   NEXT CLASS January 25 & 26, 2025 → Click for Flyer Click to enlarge

Next Class - Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2025  - Register here     

 The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation

We limit our class size to provide the best & most personalized instruction possible.  Typical class size is only 4 students.

For more detailed information about the NRA Basic Pistol Course, please click on this link.

 NRA CCW (Concealed Carry)

Two full days of instruction includes the full NRA CCW course, with several hours of additional presentations on the practical concealed carry and legal issues, plus practical live fire from concealment.

This is an advanced course.  While this course begins with an hour of basic firearm safety review and instruction, the student should have at least basic gun handling skills.  All live fire is done from a holster - students without a holster may take the course and benefit greatly from the instruction, however a certifcate will not be awarded. 

For more detailed information about the NRA Basic Pistol Course, please click on this link.

  NRA Range Safety Officer

An 8-hour course designed to prepare the student for duty as a Range Safety Officer at an organized firing range.

The NRA Range Safety Officer course is a one-day, classroom only course which covers all commonly owned firearms: handguns, rifles and shotguns.  There is no life fire component.

This course is usually offered to gun clubs, gun stores for their staff, shooting ranges and other organizations by request.  It is also available to groups and individuals by request.

  NRA Refuse to be a Victim Seminar

NRA's Refuse To Be A Victim program teaches the tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid criminal confrontation. 

The Refuse to be a Victim Seminar is NOT a firearms class.

This course is especially valuable for young women leaving the nest or attending college. 

  NRA First Steps or the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) First Shots Orientation Seminars with live fire

A half-day introduction to handguns, firearm safety with an opportunity to shoot real guns.  More info on the NRA First Steps Orientation, please click on this link.

Informal Personal One-on-One Instruction

  New Gun Owner Purchase Assistance

4 hours of one-on-one basic safety instruction where the student handles a wide variety of handguns to narrow the field to a workable number, then has the opportunity to actually shoot the selected candidates while being carefully supervised and coached.  The result is an informed buying decision to help the client select the right gun for them.

  Special / Customized Sessions of NRA Courses

The instructor works with the client to present a special class for a small group (2-3) or an organization.  Dates and venues are by arrangement with the client.

  Private Instruction Tailored for Individuals and Couples

Typically one-on-one private instruction designed to suit the client

Steve Rankin, Owner & Lead Instructor

Steve's combination of military & first responder background combined with extensive formal training, years of teaching a variety of subjects, continued success in practical pistol competition, dedication to concealed carry and his personal approach make for quality instruction.

  NRA Chief Instructor
  NRA Pistol Instructor
  NRA Chief Range Officer
  NRA Chief Range Officer
  IDPA Chief Safety Officer
  USPSA Chief Range Officer
  Masaad Ayoob Group MAG-40 Course

  Masaad Ayoob Group Deadly Force Instructor
  Law of Self Defense Advanced Course

Tom Given's Range Master Combative Pistol Course

  IDPA, USPSA & ICORE competitor
  US Army & USCG, Retired

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