At Home Training Resources

We are all currently impacted right now living through this Coronavirus pandemic. None of us could have fathomed or predicted how this would alter and change the course of our daily lives. Things we used to be able to do, and most likely took for granted, have now halted. We all have been forced to find alternative ways and resources to continue living our lifestyle no matter what that is.

The impact of businesses having to close in order to ensure social distancing rules means that we are all stuck finding online resources. Luckily, with social media and the Internet, online training is more widely available and there is really something for everyone. For those of you that are fortunate to live on a decent amount of land where you have your own outdoor space and possibly a range it might not be a huge shift for you. But for others that solely rely on local ranges or training facilities are now faced with a new problem. How can we get in our training within the walls of our home? More so than ever I think this time of uncertainty has made those of us that live a self-reliant lifestyle thankful that we chose that path. However, we know that the self-reliant lifestyle doesn’t come easy. It requires time, dedication, and training.

I wanted to share some online resources that I have come across that you can reference while you are at home to continue to educate and train yourselves. I will continue to update this list as I find more resources. Feel free to send along any of your own recommendations too and I will add them in.

firearm safety

First and foremost I’m going to share firearm safety resources because with the rise of new gun owners this is the first place to start, and honestly, it never hurts to have a refresher on these rules even if you are a seasoned gun owner.

  • To visually see the Four Rules of Firearm Safety demonstrated watch this video from Warrior Poet Society. Although I don’t care for the part that he holstered in his pocket without a proper holster but I liked how he demonstrated the rules. It was simple and easy to visually understand.

  • Gun Owners of America has also published an IGTV video on Pistol Safety that is another great informational video to watch.

  • With children also being home from school now is a great time to talk to your children about firearm safety. If you are struggling with that conversation be sure to watch this video from the NSSF about talking to kids about gun safety.

dry fire drills

I’ve talked about the importance of dry fire training in this post and now there are a few online resources available to run you through some at-home drills.

Cobalt Firearm Instruction

They are offering dry fire drills you can do at home through videos exclusive to those that sign-up. I’ve signed up for this one so we can do this series together.

  • Website: https://cobaltfirearminstruction.com/home-workouts-sign-up/

  • Cost: Free

  • Equipment Required: Minimal - your firearm, holster, target, and coin. They suggest some items such as dummy rounds that would enhance the drills but they aren’t required.

  • Included are ten videos that you’ll receive via their newsletter that contain information on the drills that will be covered. You also get access to their Facebook group.

D.R.A.W. Academy

They offer easy to learn and simple to understand self-paced dry fire training courses.

  • Full program details: https://www.drawacademytraining.com/

  • Cost: $147 | Use code HOME20 for $50.00 off

  • Equipment Required: Use your own firearm with the BarrelBlok that you get free with course purchase.

  • Four video modules included as part of the training that can be done on your own or with an instructor, if you choose.

  • Provides a live course of fire drill you can do at the range to test your skills when you’ve completed the four modules.

The Well Armed Women

Carrie Lightfoot has created an online course called Women & Guns: The Basics

Project Citizen Zero

They are offering virtual dry fire training packages for rifle and pistols.

  • Website: https://www.projectcitizenzero.com/

  • Cost: $35.00/package

  • Equipment: Handgun or training pistol with 1 magazine. A rifle for the rifle dry fire class.

  • Each package includes four 30 minute sessions conducted using the Zoom meeting app.

firearm training

Concealed Carry Permit Training

Curious if it’s possible to obtain your concealed carry permit online? Kendall Jones talks with Phil Nelsen from Legal Heat in this great article on the effectiveness of at home training and how you can possibly obtain your concealed carry permit during this time.

On Virtus

Online video courses taught by some of the best shooters in the world such as Lena Miculek, Shane Coley, Max Michel and many more.

  • Website: https://onvirtus.com/

  • Cost: Annual and Monthly Memberships available

  • Equipment: Depends on the class

  • Class offerings vary by the instructor you select but they range from grip and stance, shooting around a wall, shotgun basics, gun free zones and many more. It looks like there is definitely something for everyone.

Tatiana Whitlock

Professional firearms and safety education classes taught by Tatiana Whitlock.

  • Website: https://tatianawhitlock.com/

  • Cost: $75/hr

  • Equipment: Unknown

  • There six private online course options from dry fire training to skills assessment to concealment holster skills.

Shooting Performance

Several types of firearm training from online to in person taught by veteran and competition shooter Mike Seeklander.

Tactical Hyve

Various firearms training drills for different platforms and experience level

combatives training

Effective Self Defense

They have a several instructors that offer online demonstrations and techniques that you can practice at your own pace in your home. The husband and I are currently practicing our fundamentals of self defense.

  • Website: https://effectiveselfdefense.com/

  • Cost: Depends on Instructor & Program | They are always running deals so be sure to check out their course options.

  • Equipment: None

first-aid & medical training

Red Cross

The Red Cross offers several online training classes from CPR to Stopping the Bleed. Since some of the classes provide a certificate of completion they do have a test you have to pass at the end.

Dark Angel Medical

They offer a free online introductory course made up of several videos designed to teach the basics of bleeding control.

preparedness training

Rogue Preparedness

They are offering two online courses for you help get you prepared for any emergency or disaster.

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