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| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol III: Holster Skills & PerformanceStructured live-fire course building a repeatable, efficient draw and presentation from a holster, with real-time instructor feedback and correction.Who it’s for: CCW, defensive, competition or advanced training students; Shooters ready to move beyond static shootingIncluded and extra costs: Bring Your Own Equipment — $199 (handgun, holster, 2 magazines, 200+ rounds, eye & ear protection, paper and steel targets included); Training with Academy Equipment — $270 (Academy handgun and holster, all ammunition, eye & ear protection, paper and steel targets) | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | $199 | Official page for Pistol III: Holster Skills & Performance, Legacy Firearms Academy |
| Instructor-Led Pistol WorkshopAdvanced range day on a private multipurpose outdoor range for returning LFA students, with flexible attendance and goal-based drills.Who it’s for: Advanced range day participants; Returning LFA students | Format: In person | Official page for Instructor-Led Pistol Workshop, Legacy Firearms Academy | ||
| Defensive Pistol I: Essential Skills4-hour course building essential defensive pistol fundamentals and decision-making skills for real-world personal safety, including home scenarios.Who it’s for: Personal and home defense students; Responsible firearm owners | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | Official page for Defensive Pistol I: Essential Skills, Legacy Firearms Academy | |
| Fundamental Rifle Course2-hour beginner course teaching safe rifle operation, stance, grip, and trigger control through hands-on training with live-fire.Who it’s for: Ages 10+; Beginners | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Fundamental Rifle Course, Legacy Firearms Academy | |
| Pistol II: Reloads & MalfunctionsSkill-focused course training students in efficient magazine reloading and rapid malfunction clearing, with guided instruction and live-fire training.Who it’s for: Ages 10+; Beginners (Skill Builder or Fundamental course suggested)Included and extra costs: Bring Your Own Equipment (price $200) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $200 | Official page for Pistol II: Reloads & Malfunctions, Legacy Firearms Academy |
| CA Firearm Safety & FSC Exam120-minute course covering California firearm safety, storage, and laws, ending with the written exam required to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC).Who it’s for: Ages 21+; California residents; Valid CA ID or Driver's License requiredProvider’s credential claim: Provider states students take the written exam required to obtain a California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), mandatory for purchasing firearms in California. (credential source captured October 20, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for CA Firearm Safety & FSC Exam, Legacy Firearms Academy | |
| Pistol Skill Builder: Fundamentals, Rapid Fire & Dynamic Shooting Practice3-hour structured live-fire practice session for shooters with basic handgun training, with instructor observation and coaching.Who it’s for: Ages 10+; Shooters with basic handgun training | Format: In person | Length: 3 hr | Official page for Pistol Skill Builder: Fundamentals, Rapid Fire & Dynamic Shooting Practice, Legacy Firearms Academy | |
| Pistol I: FundamentalsBeginner-friendly semi-automatic handgun course combining brief instruction, demonstrations, and supervised live-fire practice.Who it’s for: First-time handgun owners; New shootersIncluded and extra costs: Academy-provided firearms and ammunition, eye and ear protection, and training targets (Academy-provided equipment option). | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $200 | Official page for Pistol I: Fundamentals, Legacy Firearms Academy |
| Shotgun 101: Platform Experiences & Fundamentals2-hour beginner course letting students experience pump-action, semi-automatic, and over-under shotguns with instructor guidance on fundamentals.Who it’s for: Beginners; No previous shotgun experience requiredIncluded and extra costs: Eye protection; Hearing protection; Instructor supervision; Required ammunition; Targets / clay targets | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Shotgun 101: Platform Experiences & Fundamentals, Legacy Firearms Academy | |
| Defensive Gunfighter Program – Pistol Level 18-hour performance-based defensive pistol course for intermediate shooters, with standards-driven drills and a qualification assessment.Who it’s for: Armed professionals; CCW holders; Experienced civilian shooters; Students preparing for advanced courseworkProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the day concludes with a qualification assessment to determine certification eligibility. (credential source captured October 20, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Defensive Gunfighter Program – Pistol Level 1, Legacy Firearms Academy |
Near Santa Clara
The nearest firearms instructors USA Arms lists, by distance.
- Manzano MunitionsSanta Clara, CA · 2.1 mi
- U.S. FirearmsSunnyvale, CA · 5 mi
- Sunnyvale Rod & Gun ClubCupertino, CA · 7.5 mi
- Black Dog ArmoryFremont, CA · 12.8 mi
- Coyote Valley Sporting ClaysMorgan Hill, CA · 19.4 mi
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Sources: firearmsacademy.org.
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