May 2022
Firearms for Bear Defense – FULL
This course is FULL. Please check back for future dates! Want to book your own class? We offer this curriculum for private groups or companies who wish to put 8 or more through certification. Contact us for details and booking. Round out your bear awareness, confidence, and adventure readiness with this interactive, hands-on course, Firearms For Bear Defense. Bear Aware (Part 1) is encouraged but not required. This course covers: – Range safety and course outline – State law and…
Find out more »June 2022
Basic Handgun 101 – OPEN
Minimum of 8 needed for this class - reserve your spot today! Join us as we help you conquer the foundations of handgun function and defensive use. This course is designed to be a low-pressure training session that guides you through several concentrated hours of instruction, practical drills, and achievement. We have two gifts to give through this foundational course: Options: Though a gun would not be your first choice for defense, we want to gift you options – having…
Find out more »BRSP Intro To AR – OPEN
Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in partnership with Accurate Advantage offers this full length overview to AR / Carbine proficiency. Details and registrations links can be viewed on their website at www.BRSPclub.com/rifle/pistol/ Inclusive of carbine platform rifles (contact us for details regarding carbine pistol configurations), this course introduces a practical approach to carbine confidence. A great start to your carbine journey! Note that registration is exclusively through Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park - please contact them for details! Carbines are…
Find out more »Basic Bolt Rifle – OPEN
Bolt Rifle Foundations – 25-200 yards Build solid foundations for future shooting goals, learn a new caliber or scope reticle, lose an accuracy preventing habit, sight in a new rifle, get ready for a hunt, or prep for Mid Range Practical Rifle in May, 2022 – Join us for this informative class! If you are not a Birchwood member a $25 guest pass fee will be charged. – Sight In check / Scope adjustment – Building a shooter’s platform /…
Find out more »Intro to Firearms for Bear Defense
Round out your bear awareness, confidence, and adventure readiness with this interactive, hands-on course, Firearms For Bear Defense. Bear Aware (Part 1) is encouraged but not required. This course covers: – Range safety and course outline – State law and regulations regarding pepper and lead for defense – Basic Ballistics – what makes a gun a “bear gun” – Rifles and bear defense – Overview of three common “bear guns” Shotgun, Revolver, Pistol – Live fire demo – Building a…
Find out more »Bear Aware – OPEN
Learn to Safely Enjoy the Alaskan Wilderness! Classroom Session – Becoming Bear Aware An engaging multi-media presentation is brought to you by knowledgeable instructors who have spent a lifetime in the backcountry gaining personal experience from (literally) hundreds of positive AND negative bear encounters. We bring you this class not as a book based curriculum but from experience. We want nothing more than for you to enjoy your next adventure SAFELY, and CONFIDENTLY! Subjects covered: – Intro to Alaska’s unique…
Find out more »Intro To Long Range – Day 1
Announcement! A scholarship has just been posted to sponsor a parent / son or daughter team through the upcoming Intro To Long Range course in June! The scholarship sponsor wants to gift a duo with the opportunity to work on building the team relationship, communication, and earning goals together. What an incredible opportunity! If you are or know of a duo, have them contact us for scholarship application. This course promises a challenge, and a comprehensive approach to long range…
Find out more »Intro To Long Range – Day 2
Announcement! A scholarship has just been posted to sponsor a parent / son or daughter team through the upcoming Intro To Long Range course in June! The scholarship sponsor wants to gift a duo with the opportunity to work on building the team relationship, communication, and earning goals together. What an incredible opportunity! If you are or know of a duo, have them contact us for scholarship application. This course promises a challenge, and a comprehensive approach to long range…
Find out more »July 2022
Ladies Only Basic Bolt Rifle – OPEN
Ladies Only! Bolt Rifle Foundations – 25-200 yards Build solid foundations for future shooting goals! Try a bolt gun for your first time, learn a new caliber or scope reticle, get ready for a hunt, finalize the sight in of your own rifle - whatever the reason, come join us for this informative class! If you are not a Birchwood member a $25 guest pass fee will be charged. – Sight In check / Scope adjustment – Building a shooter’s…
Find out more »BRSP Intro To Pistol – OPEN
Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in partnership with Accurate Advantage offers this full length overview to handgun proficiency. Details and registrations links can be viewed on their website at www.BRSPclub.com/rifle/pistol/ Inclusive of revolvers and pistols, this course introduces a practical approach to handgun confidence. A great start to your handgun journey! Note that registration is exclusively through Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park – please contact them for details! Handguns are available for rent. Rental packages are $15 and include a…
Find out more »August 2022
Intermediate Bolt Rifle – OPEN
Detailed, comprehensive training helping you further master the bolt rifle platform. Continue solid foundations for future shooting goals! Get ready for a hunt, prep for Mid Range Practical Rifle or Intro To Long Range later in 2023 – Whatever your goals might be, Join us for this informative class! If you are not a Birchwood member a $25 guest pass fee will be charged. – Sight In check – optics optimization – Building a shooter’s platform / Basic accuracy to…
Find out more »Basic Bolt Rifle – OPEN
Bolt Rifle Foundations – 25-200 yards Build solid foundations for future shooting goals, learn a new caliber or scope reticle, lose an accuracy preventing habit, sight in a new rifle, or get ready for a hunt – Join us for this informative class! If you are not a Birchwood member a $25 guest pass fee will be charged. – Sight In check / Scope adjustment – Building a shooter’s platform / Basic accuracy – Basics of benchrest shooting – 25…
Find out more »Ladies Only Basic Handgun – OPEN
Join this lighthearted group as we help you conquer the foundations of handgun function and effective use. This course is designed to be a low-pressure training session that guides you through several concentrated hours of instruction, practical drills, and achievement. We have two gifts to give through this foundational course: Options: Though a gun would not be your first choice for defense, we want to gift you options – having the safety, proper mindset, and effective abilities with a firearm…
Find out more »Intermediate Handgun 201 – OPEN
Designed for the more experienced handgun shooter, this course will take you outside your comfort zone, adding to your toolbox accuracy from compromised shooting positions, safe, effective movement, pressure training, fast acquisition, and multiple threat engagement and more! Existing handgun platform manipulations are perfected as you assimilate a defensive mindset that will make you a more alert, better prepared defender of yourself and those you love, and a more precise shooter under pressure. Drilling bilateral shooting, we round out your…
Find out more »September 2022
BRSP Intro To Pistol – OPEN
Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in partnership with Accurate Advantage offers this full length overview to handgun proficiency. Details and registrations links can be viewed on their website at www.BRSPclub.com/rifle/pistol/ Inclusive of revolvers and pistols, this course introduces a practical approach to handgun confidence. A great start to your handgun journey! Note that registration is exclusively through Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park – please contact them for details! Handguns are available for rent. Rental packages are $15 and include a…
Find out more »October 2022
BRSP Concealed Carry – Day 1 OPEN
Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in partnership with Accurate Advantage offers the Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit in coalition with Accurate Advantage! The AK CHP is reciprocal with 38 states, currently offers NICS exemption, and is valid for ~5 years (up for renewal on your birthday in the 5th year). This is a practical course packed with personalized info to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities as a defender or protector here in Alaska. Hosted by Birchwood Recreation &…
Find out more »BRSP Concealed Carry – Day 2 OPEN
Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in partnership with Accurate Advantage offers the Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit in coalition with Accurate Advantage! The AK CHP is reciprocal with 38 states, currently offers NICS exemption, and is valid for ~5 years (up for renewal on your birthday in the 5th year). This is a practical course packed with personalized info to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities as a defender or protector here in Alaska. Hosted by Birchwood Recreation &…
Find out more »November 2022
Handgun Refresh – OPEN
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Find out more »Gun Cleaning – OPEN
Join us for a comprehensive overview of handgun maintenance. Answer these questions: – When should you clean your gun? – What’s the best and fastest way to clean? – How do you best protect the gun for function and value retention? Learn these skills: – Become familiar with the take down and reassembly of your handgun – Learn the steps to properly clean and protect your handgun – Streamline your process for less time invested! Registration includes all cleaning materials…
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Gobble Gobble! Wobble Wobble! Details of this fun event coming soon! Check back
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