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Firearms training in Tampa
Florida Firearms Academy teaches pistol, carbine, shotgun and defensive classes in a respectful, non-intimidating setting. Start with a Concealed Weapon License class, learn to shoot from scratch, or sharpen the skills you already have.
Book a class Call (813) 221-3473
Prices are before sales tax. FFA members save 20% on most classes. See membership plans
Not sure where to start?
- Never shot a gun? Take the All-in-One class or the Basic Pistol class.
- Know the basics and want your Florida license? Take the Concealed Weapon License class.
- Already comfortable on the range? Look at the Pistol skills and Defensive classes below.
Our core classes
Concealed Weapon License (CWL) class · $50 · About 3 hours confirm For shooters who know the basics. You'll learn Florida carry law, where you can and can't carry, and how to carry responsibly, and leave with the certificate you need to apply. (The old Concealed Weapon Permit, or CWP, class.) Class details Book this class
All-in-One Basic Pistol + CWL class · $100 · About 5 hours confirm Train with Purpose. Carry with Confidence. Our most popular class takes you from firearm safety and pistol fundamentals to lawful concealed carry in one session, with a free rental gun. Class details Book this class
Basic Pistol class · $70 · 2 hours classroom plus 1 hour on the range The foundation of handgun training for people with limited or no experience. Rental gun, safety gear, targets and your range fee are included. Class details Book this class
Pistol skills classes
Short cards. Full details in the full site.
Progression Pistol · $55 per class A series of 2-hour pistol classes, offered twice a month in the morning and twice a month in the evening. confirm Full details in the full site.
Tactical Pistol · confirm Cadence versus accuracy. Full details in the full site.
Me & My EDC · $70 One-hand draw and reload, with your own everyday carry setup. Full details in the full site.
Tactical Shooting Exercises · $20 · About 2 hours Full details in the full site.
Shooting Drills · $35 Scheduled by instructor availability. Full details in the full site.
Carbine and shotgun classes
Modern Carbine 101 · $100. Full details in the full site. Basic Tactical Carbine · $70. Full details in the full site. Advanced Tactical Carbine · $70. Full details in the full site. AR-15 class · confirm. Full details in the full site. Basic Tactical Shotgun · $70. Full details in the full site. Advanced Tactical Shotgun · $70. Full details in the full site.
Defensive classes
Home Defense · $95. Includes low-light shooting. Full details in the full site. Tactical Holster Draw · confirm. Full details in the full site. Basic Practical · $35. Requires the Tactical Holster Draw class first. Full details in the full site. Advanced Practical · $35. Requires the Tactical Holster Draw class first. Full details in the full site. confirm
Ladies-only classes
confirm Ladies-only Holster Draw · $40. Full details in the full site. Want to shoot too? Range fees are free for women every Monday. Ladies' Day
Youth and community
Youth Gun Safety class · Free · Ages 5 to 11 · 10 students per class An introduction to what to do when a child finds a gun, how to handle a gun around friends, and how to safely shoot a .22 rifle. Full details in the full site. Bowling Pin Shooting · $35. Pistol Shooting Competitions · $20. Full details in the full site. One-on-one instruction · Call Call (813) 221-3473 for a quote.
How to book
- Pick a class on the class schedule.
- Choose a date.
- Pre-register. Registration closes 24 hours before each class, and we can't take walk-ins. This keeps the student to instructor ratio right.
Class prices are before sales tax. confirm
Our instructors
Our classes are taught by USCCA and/or NRA certified instructors. confirm About our team
New to the range?
Take a class, then shoot on your own. Indoor shooting range · Rent a gun · Questions and answers