Obtain your Florida Concealed Weapon License (CCW) with our comprehensive concealed carry permit course. Perfect for first-time gun owners and experienced shooters seeking certification.

Course Cost: $150 per student

Your course fee includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• All shooting targets
• Rental firearm (if needed)
• Detailed training handouts covering safe handling procedures
• Loading, unloading, and clearing process guides
• Fundamentals of pistol shooting reference materials
• Personal diagnostic and shooting error correction during qualification

Note: Ammunition is not included in the course price and must be purchased separately.

What You’ll Learn in This Florida CCW Class:

• Firearm Safety Rules – Master the essential safety protocols every gun owner must know
• Safe Handling & Storage – Learn proper techniques to secure and handle your firearm responsibly
• Florida Gun Laws & Legal Resources – Understand your rights, restrictions, and legal obligations as a CCW permit holder
• Loading, Unloading & Clearing Procedures – Develop confidence with essential firearm operations
• Pistol Shooting Fundamentals – Build a strong foundation in grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
• Dry Fire Drills – Practice techniques to improve accuracy and muscle memory
• Live Fire Qualification – Complete your required shooting test with personalized coaching

Our comprehensive firearms fundamentals course, which masters the essential skills of pistol shooting, is ideal for beginners and those looking to refine their basic handgun techniques.

Course Cost: $150 per student

Your course fee includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• All shooting targets
• Rental firearm (if needed)
• Comprehensive training handouts on safe handling procedures
• Loading, unloading, and clearing process guides
• Fundamentals of pistol shooting reference materials
• Personalized shooting diagnostic and error correction

Note: Ammunition is not included in the course price. A minimum of 100 rounds is required.

What You’ll Learn in This Pistol Training Course:

• Firearm Safety Rules – Establish a foundation of safe gun handling practices
• Safe Handling Techniques – Learn proper procedures for handling pistols confidently and responsibly
• Loading, Unloading & Clearing – Master essential firearm operations and malfunction clearance
• Dry Fire Practice – Develop muscle memory and trigger control without live ammunition
• Proper Shooting Platform – Understand the importance of stance and body positioning for accuracy
• Grip Development – Build a solid, consistent grip that controls recoil and improves accuracy
• Sight Alignment & Sight Picture – Learn how to properly align your sights for precision shooting
• Breath Control – Discover breathing techniques that enhance shooting stability
• Trigger Manipulation – Master smooth trigger press techniques to prevent shot disruption
• Follow Through Process – Complete each shot with proper form for consistent results

Perfect for:

• First-time handgun shooters
• Gun owners seeking to build fundamental skills
• Shooters wanting to correct bad habits
• Anyone preparing for advanced pistol training

Take your pistol shooting to the next level with our intermediate firearms course. Build on your fundamentals with advanced techniques, including recoil management, rapid fire, and tactical target transitions.

Course Cost: $150 per student

Your course fee includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• All shooting targets
• Rental firearm (if needed)
• Rapid Fire Qualification certification for our range
• Detailed training handouts covering all course topics
• Safe handling and firearm operation guides
• Personalized shooting diagnostic and technique refinement

Note: Ammunition is not included in the course price. Minimum 200 rounds required.

What You’ll Learn in This Advanced Pistol Training:

• Firearm Safety Rules Review – Reinforce critical safety protocols for dynamic shooting
• Advanced Safe Handling – Build safe habits under faster-paced shooting conditions
• Fundamentals Reinforcement – Refine your grip, stance, and shooting platform
• Advanced Dry Fire Drills – Practice complex techniques to build speed and precision
• Loading, Unloading & Clearing Under Pressure – Master firearm operations with efficiency
• Recoil Management – Control muzzle rise and maintain sight picture between shots
• Target Transition Techniques – Learn to engage multiple targets quickly and accurately
• Advanced Trigger Manipulation – Develop faster, smoother trigger control for rapid fire
• Sight Focus Strategies – Understand when and how to focus on the front sight vs the target
• Area Accuracy vs Point Accuracy – Master different accuracy standards for various shooting scenarios

Prerequisites:

• Completion of Pistol I (Fundamentals) or equivalent training is recommended
• Basic understanding of pistol shooting fundamentals

Perfect for:

• Shooters ready to advance beyond basic skills
• Gun owners seeking tactical shooting techniques
• Those preparing for defensive pistol courses

Shooters wanting to improve speed and accuracy

Master real-world defensive shooting skills with our comprehensive tactical pistol course. Learn to draw from concealment, engage multiple targets, shoot while moving, and handle critical self-defense scenarios.

Course Cost: $200 per student

Your course fee includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• All shooting targets
• Rental firearm (if needed)
• Holster Draw Qualification certification for our range
• Rapid Fire Qualification certification
• Comprehensive training handouts covering defensive tactics
• Safe handling and firearm operation guides
• Fundamentals of defensive pistol shooting: reference materials
• Personalized shooting diagnostic and tactical skill assessment

Note: Ammunition is not included in the course price. Minimum 200 rounds required.

Prerequisites: Prior Shooting Experience Required

This is an intermediate-to-advanced course. Students should have completed basic pistol training or demonstrate proficiency with handgun fundamentals.

What You’ll Learn in This Defensive Shooting Course:

• Firearm Safety Rules – Apply safety protocols in dynamic defensive scenarios
• Advanced Safe Handling – Maintain control during high-stress shooting situations
• Fundamentals Review – Solidify your foundation for defensive applications
• Tactical Dry Fire Drills – Practice defensive techniques and build muscle memory
• Loading, Unloading & Clearing – Execute firearm operations under pressure
• Drawing from Concealment – Master safe and efficient draw techniques from concealed carry
• Advanced Trigger Control – Develop precise trigger manipulation for defensive accuracy
• Recoil Management – Control your pistol during rapid fire and multiple shot strings
• Target Transition Drills – Quickly shift between multiple threats
• Defensive Sight Focus – Learn optimal sight picture strategies for self-defense situations
• Area Accuracy vs Point Accuracy – Apply appropriate accuracy standards for defensive shooting
• Tactical Reloading – Master emergency and tactical reload techniques
• Engaging Multiple Targets – Prioritize and neutralize multiple threats effectively
• Shooting While Moving – Learn to shoot accurately on the move
• Malfunction Clearing – Quickly resolve jams and failures under stress
• One-Handed Shooting – Develop strong-hand and weak-hand shooting proficiency

Perfect for:

• Concealed carry permit holders
• Self-defense-minded gun owners
• Shooters transitioning from range to tactical training
• Anyone seeking real-world defensive pistol skills

Elevate your defensive shooting skills with advanced tactical training. Master shooting from cover, tactical positioning, threshold navigation, and complex self-defense scenarios in this expert-level pistol course.

Course Cost: $200 per student

Your course fee includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• All shooting targets
• Rental firearm (if needed)
• Holster Draw Qualification certification for our range
• Rapid Fire Qualification certification
• Advanced tactical training handouts
• Safe handling and defensive shooting guides
• Fundamentals and tactical pistol reference materials
• Personalized shooting diagnostic and advanced skill assessment

Note: Ammunition is not included in the course price. Minimum 200 rounds required.

Prerequisites: Prior Shooting Experience Required

This is an advanced defensive pistol course. Students should have completed Defensive Pistol I or demonstrate proficiency with defensive shooting fundamentals, including drawing from concealment and shooting while moving.

What You’ll Learn in This Advanced Tactical Shooting Course:

• Firearm Safety Rules – Maintain safety discipline during complex tactical drills
• Advanced Safe Handling – Execute safe gun handling in dynamic environments
• Fundamentals Under Stress – Apply core skills in challenging defensive scenarios
• Advanced Dry Fire Training – Practice complex tactical movements and techniques
• Efficient Loading & Clearing – Master firearm operations in tactical situations
• Advanced Draw Techniques – Refine speed and consistency drawing from concealment
• Precision Trigger Control – Maintain accuracy during advanced tactical drills
• Recoil Management – Control your pistol through rapid engagement sequences
• Multi-Target Transitions – Efficiently engage multiple threats in various positions
• Tactical Sight Focus – Optimize sight picture for different defensive scenarios
• Situational Accuracy Standards – Apply area vs point accuracy in tactical contexts
• Engaging Multiple Targets – Master threat assessment and engagement priority
• Shooting While Moving – Advanced movement techniques for tactical positioning
• Malfunction Clearance – Resolve firearm failures quickly under pressure
• Tactical Shooting Positions – Master kneeling, prone, and unconventional shooting stances
• Shooting from Cover – Learn to use cover effectively while maintaining offensive capability
• Threshold Navigation – Master doorway tactics and room entry fundamentals

Course Progression: This advanced course builds on Defensive Pistol I by adding tactical positioning, cover utilization, and complex scenario-based training for serious defensive shooters.

Perfect for:

• Graduates of Defensive Pistol I seeking advanced skills
• Experienced concealed carry practitioners
• Self-defense-focused shooters wanting tactical training
• Those preparing for professional defensive shooting courses

At Stone Hart’s Gun Club & Indoor Range in Miami, firearm safety is not just a priority. It is the foundation of everything we teach. Responsible ownership begins with proper training, and our mission is to educate our members, their families, and our South Florida community with professionalism and integrity.

We offer a wide range of instructional courses in both English and Spanish, designed for new shooters, experienced firearm owners, and those seeking concealed weapon licensing certification. While marksmanship is important, safe handling, situational awareness, and sound judgment are equally critical skills.

Our instructors are NRA certified and bring real-world experience, structured training methods, and a strong commitment to safety into every class. When you train at Stone Hart’s, you can be confident you are learning from qualified professionals who are dedicated to helping you build skill, confidence, and responsibility with every session.

Manuel Lopez

With more than 20 years of shooting experience, Manuel Lopez brings a disciplined, detail-driven approach to every class he teaches. A United States Army Infantry veteran, he blends real-world tactical training with a strong commitment to precision, structure, and safety on the range.

Having trained alongside members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Manuel emphasizes proper fundamentals, situational awareness, and consistent technique for shooters at every level. From first-time firearm owners to seasoned marksmen, he provides personalized, step-by-step instruction designed to build confidence, sharpen accuracy, and reinforce responsible decision-making.

David Vega

With over a decade of firearms experience, David Vega is dedicated to making training clear, approachable, and safety-focused. He centers every lesson on strong fundamentals and patient instruction, helping new and developing shooters build confidence one step at a time.

David creates a supportive, low-pressure environment where questions are encouraged and progress happens at a comfortable pace. By breaking complex skills into simple, repeatable actions, he helps students develop consistency and control. Whether you are learning the basics or refining core techniques, David delivers structured, practical training rooted in safety and steady improvement.

Alejandro Peralta

Originally from Cuba, Alejandro Peralta brings more than a decade of dedicated firearms experience to each course he leads. His background includes competitive shooting, professional armed security work, and advanced tactical training, giving students practical insight grounded in safety and legal responsibility.

Alejandro teaches courses for both new and experienced shooters, including firearm safety and handling, defensive shooting fundamentals, and personal and home protection. His instruction focuses on strong fundamentals, sound judgment under pressure, and realistic drills designed to translate directly into everyday preparedness.