Training
3 programs / 1 instructor
Make Ready! – Western Washington Firearm Training
Shooting Range in Gig Harbor, WA
Make Ready! offers personalized firearm training in Western Washington, including Pistol 101 classes at Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club, private Range Ready sessions in-home, and live-fire range coaching across Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Olympia.
- Area
- Gig Harbor WA
- Website
- make-ready.us
- karl@make-ready.us
Range signal
Limited structured range details
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Is this a standalone range?
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- Private Club access is listed.
- Only limited range layout details are structured.
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Are classes listed?
3 course offerings
Training Programs
Course
Pistol 101
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- half-day
- Price
- $160
Classroom teaching and live fire range coaching covering pistol safety, handling, fundamentals of marksmanship. Held the last Saturday of each month at Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club. No club membership required. Includes certificate valid for five years in Washington State.
Course Private
Range Ready
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Price
- $175
Private, in-home instruction tailored to your firearm(s). Covers gun safety rules, handling and operation, fundamentals of pistol shooting (stance, grip, sights, trigger control), dummy round practice, and disassembly/cleaning. Flexible scheduling.
Course
Live Fire Range Coaching
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours
- Price
- $140
Expert coaching of shooting fundamentals. Sessions last 90 minutes to two hours (usually about 100 rounds). Available in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Olympia. By appointment.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Firearm Instructors
- Google rating
- 4.8 from 127 reviews
Social Links
Profile Details
Range Access
- Range detail status
- Only limited range layout details are structured.
- Access signal
- Private Club
- Max distance
- 100 yards
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2013
- Certifications
- NRA Instructor, FLETC Certified, Glock Certified Instructor, Chief RSO, RFTB
Instructor Roster
Karl
Lead Instructor
Pistol Rifle Shotgun Concealed Carry (WA CPL) Firearm Safety Shooting Fundamentals Disassembly And Cleaning NRA Instructor
Retired law enforcement officer with 28 years of service and over 35 years of daily firearms experience. Certified Firearms Instructor since 2010.
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Last reviewed: July 11, 2026.
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