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Steel Bear Academy

Firearm instructor

Profile updated October 27, 2026

What they offer

Disciplines
Basic firearms, defensive handgun and rifle
Format
In person and mobile
Also teaches in
San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria

Prices

As published by the business.

  • Classroom gun learning $175 per hour, 1 hour minimum · Held at the student's home or business; additional cost for travel may apply for far drives.
  • Pistol range training $175 per hour · Firearms and safety equipment provided; students purchase range fees and ammo directly at Range Master. Sessions limited to 1-2 students.
  • Rifle range training $175 per hour · Firearms and safety equipment provided; students purchase range fees and ammo directly at Range Master. Sessions limited to 1-2 students.

Classes

As published by the business.

Courses offered
ClassFormatLengthPriceLink
Pistol Range Training (Beginner to Intermediate)Private one-on-one pistol instruction at the gun range. Newer shooters learn to hold, load and unload, and marksmanship fundamentals; experienced students work on correcting bad habits, consistency…Who it’s for: Beginner to intermediate shooters; First-time shooters; Sessions limited to 1-2 studentsIncluded and extra costs: Firearms provided by Steel Bear Academy; Range fees and ammo extra, purchased directly at Range Master at market rate; Safety equipment providedFormat: In person$175Official page for Pistol Range Training (Beginner to Intermediate), Steel Bear Academy
Rifle Range Training (Beginner to Intermediate)Private one-on-one rifle instruction at the gun range following the same structured approach as pistol training.Who it’s for: Beginner to intermediate shooters; First-time rifle shooters; Sessions limited to 1-2 studentsIncluded and extra costs: Firearms provided by Steel Bear Academy; Range fees and ammo extra, purchased directly at Range Master at market rate; Safety equipment providedFormat: In person$175Official page for Rifle Range Training (Beginner to Intermediate), Steel Bear Academy
Classroom Gun Learning90-120 minutes of classroom instruction on guns covering gun safety, types of firearms actions, and loading and unloading, with the rest devoted to Q&A.Who it’s for: People who want to learn about guns but are not ready to shoot yetIncluded and extra costs: Additional cost for travel may apply if the student's home is a far drive; Learning tools and props provided by Steel Bear AcademyFormat: In personLength: 2 hr$175Official page for Classroom Gun Learning, Steel Bear Academy

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