Shoot better with Kona

02/21/2026

This intensive course is designed for concealed carry permit holders and responsible gun owners who want practical, evidence-based training to prepare for real-life threats.

Drawing from actual documented civilian defensive shootings, the class focuses on the most common patterns: armed robberies in public spaces, close-range engagements, and encounters involving multiple assailants.

Through carefully designed live-fire drills that simulate these real-world scenarios, participants will develop critical skills in speed, accuracy, and decision-making under stress—improving their ability to survive violent confrontations.

Train smart. Be prepared.
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01/31/2026

This Sunday, for the AR curious.

01/28/2026

01/12/2026

Upcoming Classes

USCCA Basic handgun jan 17or24. USCCA Use of force Jan24. USCCA Basic handgun (practical) Jan 17 or 24. Handheld Flashlight JAN 31.

01/12/2026

Self-Defense Handgun: Real-World Drills from Documented Incidents

MAR 1 @ 1:00 Self-Defense Handgun: Real-World Drills from Documented Incidents This intensive course is designed for concealed carry permit holders and responsible gun owners who want practical, evidence-based training to prepare for real-life threats. Drawing from actual documented civilian defensive shootings, the class focuses on the most common patterns: armed robberies in public spaces, close-range engagements, and encounters involving multiple assailants....

Through carefully designed live-fire drills that simulate these real-world scenarios, participants will develop critical skills in speed, accuracy, and decision-making under stress—improving their ability to survive violent confrontations.

01/12/2026

Defensive Handgun II: Advanced Dynamic Skills

FEB 22 @ 1:00 Defensive Handgun II takes your skills to the next level, focusing on the high-stress, dynamic elements of real-world civilian self-defense encounters. Building on foundational training, this class emphasizes multiple target engagement (addressing the ~40% of documented incidents involving 2+ assailants), short and long movement to evade threats and seek advantage, and shooting from retention for extreme close-quarters or contact-distance fights....

Drawing from evidence-based patterns in defensive shootings, you'll train to disrupt attacks, transition threats efficiently, and protect your firearm while delivering accurate fire under physical duress.

01/10/2026

Getting Started with the AR-15 USCCA Mini Class

FEB 1 @ 2:00 $35 Perfect for Absolute Beginners Ready to learn the AR-15 safely and responsibly? This USCCA Mini-Class provides the essential foundations for America's most popular rifle platform in a focused, beginner-friendly format. Pulled from official USCCA Defensive Rifle Fundamentals materials, it's designed for first-timers, those considering purchasing an AR-15, or anyone wanting a quick, high-quality safety & basics refresher....

Ready to learn the AR-15 safely and responsibly? This USCCA Mini-Class provides the essential foundations for America's most popular rifle platform in a focused, beginner-friendly format. Pulled from official USCCA Defensive Rifle Fundamentals materials, it's designed for first-timers, those conside...

01/10/2026

Handheld Flashlight Shooting Techniques

(Live-Fire Low-Light Training – Master Essential Nighttime Defensive Skills)JAN 31 @ 12:30 $200 Most defensive encounters don't happen in broad daylight. When the lights go out, your ability to identify threats, control illumination, and shoot accurately can mean the difference between life and freedom. This focused, hands-on class teaches proven handheld flashlight techniques for use with your everyday carry or home-defense handgun — skills every responsible protector should know....

Master low-light handgun skills! Handheld Flashlight Shooting Techniques class: Learn & practice Harries, Neck Index, FBI & Rogers methods with live-fire drills. Stay effective when the lights go out. Spots limited!

01/10/2026

USCCA Basic Handgun Practical (Entry-Level Live-Fire Session

Jan 17 @ 2:30 or Jan 24 @ 4:30 $50 USCCA Basic Handgun Practical (Entry-Level Live-Fire Session – Apply & Master the Fundamentals) Take your handgun basics from theory to the range! This practical, hands-on class applies the essential techniques learned in the USCCA Basic Handgun curriculum (or equivalent fundamentals training) through supervised live-fire drills. Perfect for complete beginners who've completed a classroom intro, first-time shooters ready to fire their first rounds, or those wanting guided practice to build confidence and accuracy....

From classroom to live fire! USCCA Basic Handgun Practical: Hands-on shooting drills to perfect safety rules, stance, grip & accuracy. Beginner-friendly, supervised range time. Your first confident shots start here! Reserve now

01/10/2026

USCCA Legal Use of Force Mini-Class

JAN 24 @ 11:30 $35 Understand when and how you can legally use force — including deadly force — to defend yourself, your family, and your home. This USCCA Mini-Class dives deep into the critical legal side of self-defense, taught by a certified USCCA Instructor using official materials. In many real-world situations, the line between justified and excessive force is unclear — and your decisions will be reviewed by prosecutors, juries, and courts long after the incident....

Know when force is legally justified! USCCA Legal Use of Force Mini-Class covers the use-of-force continuum, deadly force rules, prosecutor mindset & real scenarios. Protect yourself legally.