Training
2 programs / 1 instructor
NW Handgun Academy
Firearm Instructor in Portland, OR
NW Handgun Academy provides expert handgun safety and skills training in Portland, Oregon, offering one-on-one instruction, personal protection drills, and fundamentals courses led by certified instructor Barney Ballestrazze.
- Area
- Portland OR
- Website
- nwhandgunacademy.com
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2 course offerings
Training Programs
Course Beginner Defensive Private
Personal Protection In the Home (PPIH)
- Format
- In Person
Private in-home instruction on handling, accuracy, and defensive fundamentals. Includes classroom-only training with no live fire. Requires initial evaluation of gun handling ability; Basic Pistol recommended for beginners.
Course Beginner
Basic Pistol
- Format
- In Person
Recommended prerequisite for PPIH course. Covers fundamentals of firearm handling and shooting.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
Profile Details
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2016
- Certifications
- NRA 229057753, USCCA 659127
- Regions served
- OR
Instructor Roster
Barney Ballestrazze
Firearm Safety Handgun Fundamentals Personal Protection New Gun Guidance Certified NRA And USCCA Instructor With 30 Years Of Firearms Experience; Founded NW Handgun Academy After Moving To Oregon And Recognizing The Need For Responsible Gun Education.
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