• Premium Instruction & Training for CCW/CWP Permit

    IF YOU THINK TRAINING IS EXPENSIVE ... TRY IGNORANCE - Tom Givens

     

    Yes, we are more expensive, but offer the most comprehensive curriculum in Montana. Money-Back Guarantee - You'll know in the first 90 minutes of class.

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    USCCA Premium & Enhanced Concealed Carry Class

    ~ Nine Hours in Classroom $160.00

    We Offer private one-hour one-one one on the range for an additional $80 in conjunction with attending the class (reduced from a single hour price). This hour is held on another day than the classroom training.

     

    We offer this class for Utah Concealed Firearm Permit for an additional $25.00


    The most comprehensive concealed carry training offered in Montana. This is unlike another other course you have taken or will find.

    Sportsman & Ski Haus 9am - 6pm (sign-up through Sportsman's, but physical location of class will be Freddie Merc's)

    - October 21st

    - November 18th

     

    We are also available to teach private or semi-private classes.

    We are teaching Concealed Carry Classes at our facility in Kila. Call for your own date 406-407-6662.

     

    If these dates/locations do not work for you, please check back for dates not yet announced. Additionally, we can export our training to your location. A more complete schedule for all classes offered here.

    Freddie Merc's Gun Wercs Certified, Licensed, and Insured Concealed Carry Instruction and Training will far exceed teaching you what you need to know to obtain your CCW Permit through our CCW Classes. We are your concealed carry specialists in Montana. This class is a Premium concealed carry class exceeding the Montana and Utah Concealed Weapon Permit training requirements. This is a professionally developed class by a National Training Organization with very professional materials. The textbook "USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense" is available to purchase for $30.00 ($35.00 retail); we STRONGLY recommend purchasing and reading this book prior to class. Upon successful completion, you will be given a frame-worthy course completion certificate that certifies your graduation from this course and exceeding the State requirement, as well as many other states. The minimum number of students for this class is five (5); we work with private groups as well.

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Developing a Personal Protection Plan
    • Self-Defense Firearms Basics
    • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
    • The Legal Use of Force
    • Violent Encounters & Their Aftermath
    • Gear & Gadgets
    • Basic & Advanced Skills
    • One hour of one-on-one on the range with an instructor (additional $80 charge). **

    We have a money-back guarantee: Yes, we put our money where our mouth is. Why? Because simply stated, we offer the most comprehensive education and training in Montana - Period. You will know in the first 90-minutes of the class the quality we offer (curriculum and instructor). If after the first 90-minutes, you tell us you want a refund, we will refund all of your tuition for the class without hesitation. We’ve not had a student who wasn’t extremely satisfied with this class and most say they would pay more after seeing and hearing what we are teaching them.

     

    Schedule at Sportsman & Ski Haus: *** UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ALL SPORTSMAN'S CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR FACILITY IN KILA ***

     

    Schedule at our facility: We begin teaching at 9am and will complete around 6pm. We ask that you arrive between 8:40-8:45am. We do not have any food service places to eat lunch, so bring a lunch. We will break approximately every 60 minutes.

     

    We encourage you to purchase the textbook and read it prior to class. This will greatly increase your understanding, comprehension and retention as we teach the material. Additionally, we encourage you to read it following class for the same reason. Students who've not read prior to class have stated their regret having not done so. The textbook is written as a cover-to-cover read, by chapter as you desire, or be used as reference book. We cover nearly everything in the book in the class, however, not all material covered in the class is in the book.

     

    Required gear:

    Classroom - Government issued identification, note taking materials (laptops ok), good attitude and open mind. Please bring your lunch, snacks and anything you want to drink other than coffee and water. Regardless of time of year, please bring a warming layer (sweatshirt, fleece, etc). Our lunch will be a "working lunch" as we teach.

     

    Range (different day) - Handgun, at least 100 rounds of ammunition, at least one magazines for pistols (if you have more bring them loaded), eye protection, hearing protection, appropriate dress for the season/weather, good attitude and open mind. If you are using one of our firearms, handgun, ammunition, and magazine will be provided and additional ammunition is available for purchase. If you don't have eye & ear protection, it is available for purchase or rent; eye protection rental is $1.00 and foamy ear protection purchase is $1.00. If you lack any of the above gear, please don't let this dissuade you from taking the class. Contact us to assist you with making any specific gear arrangements.

     

    What credentials and qualifications does Freddie Merc's Chief Instructor, Will Parker, have to be a Concealed Carry Specialist? Please see our About Us tab.

     

    ** If you cannot make your scheduled appointment for range time, you must notify me via telephone no later than six (6) hours prior to your scheduled time; the hours of 8pm to 8am are not inclusive in this notification time. If you do not met this cancellation criteria or are a no-show, you will be charged a $25 cancellation/no-show fee.

     

    RENTAL FIREARMS AVAILABLE:

    - GLOCK G17 G3

    - GLOCK G17 G5 w/Optic

    - GLOCK G48 w/Optic

    - S&W M&P 9 2.0

    - S&W M&P 9 2.0 Subcompact

    - S&W Equalizer w/Optic

    - S&W Shield EZ

    - Springfield XDM Mod 2

    Montana Enhanced Concealed Carry Class

    - Approx Seven Hours (Classroom & Range 50/50) $200

    October 28th 9am - 3:30pm

     

    We are also available to teach private or semi-private classes.

    Our Montana Enhanced Concealed Carry Class is offered to obtain the Enhanced Permit. This is should not be your first or only class. If you have little to no experience shooting, please see our other classes or contact us.

     

    The textbook "USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense" is available to purchase for $30.00 ($35.00 retail); we STRONGLY recommend purchasing and read Chapters 1, 4, & 5 prior to class; can be purchased from Sportsman & Ski Haus. Upon successful completion, you MUST pass the shooting portion, you will be given a frame-worthy course completion certificate that certifies your graduation from this course to apply for the Enhanced Permit. The minimum number of students for this class is five (5); we work with private groups as well.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics (Classroom & Range is 50/50):

    • Developing a Personal Protection Plan
    • The Legal Use of Force
    • Violent Encounters & Their Aftermath
    • Life Fire

     

    Schedule at our facility: We begin teaching at 9am and will complete around 3:30pm. We ask that you arrive between 8:40-8:45am. We do not have any food service places to eat lunch, so bring a lunch. We will break approximately every 60 minutes.

     

    Required gear:

    Classroom - Government issued identification, note taking materials (laptops ok), good attitude and open mind. Please bring your lunch, snacks and anything you want to drink other than coffee and water. Regardless of time of year, please bring a warming layer (sweatshirt, fleece, etc).

     

    Range - Handgun, 400 rounds of ammunition, at least three magazines for pistols, ANZI rated eye protection, electronic hearing protection, appropriate dress for the season/weather. If you lack any of the above gear, please don't let this dissuade you from taking the class. Contact us to assist you with making any specific gear arrangements.

     

    What credentials and qualifications does Freddie Merc's Chief Instructor, Will Parker, have to be a Concealed Carry Specialist? Please see our About Us tab.

     

    RENTAL FIREARMS AVAILABLE:

    - GLOCK G17 G3

    - GLOCK G17 G5 w/Optic

    - GLOCK G48 w/Optic

    - S&W M&P 9 2.0

    - S&W M&P 9 2.0 Subcompact

    - S&W Equalizer w/Optic

    - S&W Shield EZ

    - Springfield XDM Mod 2

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    Sabre Red OC (Pepper Spray) Class

    Four-Hours $80.00

    Everyone should carry Pepper Spray

    Spring 2024 5:30pm - 9pm

    This course is four (4) hours in-length suitable for everyone who is wanting to carry pepper spray, understand affects, employment techniques, and much more. This is class is also approved for four (4) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Real Estate Agents.

     

    Do you carry lethal force? Great! Everyone should carry non-lethal force, especially if you carry lethal force.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Awareness and Avoidance
    • Attacker Distraction Techniques
    • Verbal and Physical Escape Techniques
    • Training Drills for Preventing Attacks
    • Person Protection Options
    • Personal Safety Spray Introduction

    Included in the cost you will receive:

    - Three practice canisters (some used in class)

    - Self-Protection active Pepper Spray canister for self-defense

    - Workbook that follows the presentation to assist in note taking and review

     

    YOU WILL NOT BE SPRAYED WITH ACTIVE INGREDIENT PEPPER SPRAY IN THIS CLASS

     

    Questions? Call or email us at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net

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    USCCA Premium & Enhanced Concealed Carry Refresher

    Five-Hours $100.00

    Ladies bring two friends - three for the price of two!

    TBA Freddie Merc's Facility 4:30pm - 9:30pm

    This course is five (5) hours in-length suitable for everyone who is wanting a refresher course in concealed carry. This is a very comprehensive course that more than likely far exceeds what you were taught in your concealed carry class.

     

    Goal is to guide you through the most important topics of concealed carry.

     

    Benefits you to have a better understanding of concealed carry to further enable you to protect yourself and loved ones, while reducing the chances of being selected as a victim of violence. We are very keen on Prevention, Use-of-Force Law, the Deadly Encounter, how to interact with 911, and responding Law Enforcement. Each one of the three lessons below were selected specifically for this class because of their dire importance to the Physical, Moral, Legal, Financial and Social Jeopardy you can find yourself in when faced with an attack. The first lesson is there to assist you in avoiding an attack to begin with.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Developing a Personal Protection Plan
    • Legal Use of Force
    • Deadly Encounters and The Aftermath
    Call or email us to register at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net
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    USCCA Basic Handgun

    Six-Hours $150.00

    We provide Firearm, Ammo, and Eye & Ear Protection.

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    The USCCA Basic Handgun class is a six-hour course that goes beyond the typical basic gun safety class. You will learn proper pistol shooting fundamentals such as aiming, grip, stance, trigger control, and more! No prior firearms experience is required.

     

    Topics covered: Self-Defense Firearm Basics, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Basic Handling Skills, and Range Etiquette. At least 1 hour will be dedicated to live fire shooting and we provide firearms, ammunition, eye & ear protection.

     

    This course is designed ​as a beginners courses that will prepare you for more education and training.

     

    Goal is to guide you through the most important topics of concealed carry.

     

    Call or email us to register at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net
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    PLANNING-PREVENTION-UNDERSTANDING

    Three-Hours $60.00

    Ladies bring two friends - three for the price of two!

    TBA Freddie Merc's Facility 5pm - 8pm

    This course is three (3) hours in-length suitable for everyone who is searching for a class to not become a victim of violence. This class is appropriate, and encouraged, for youth.

     

    Goal is to develop safe practices of reducing the chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime while understanding the psychological and physiological changes the body will go through during an attack.

     

    Benefits you to have a better understanding of your potential as a victim of violent encounters in your daily routine and when at home. You can better protect self and family through the recognition techniques taught and avoid violent encounters before they begin or to escape after they've begun. Additionally we will discuss the physiological and psychological changes your body may experience in a violent encounter.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan
    • Why and how to avoid conflict
    • Recognizing a possible/potential violent encounter
    • Examine physical and physiological effects of a violent encounter
    • Consider immediate actions of and following a violent attack
    • Review interactions with Police
    Call or email us to register at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net
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    PREVENTION AND HOME DEFENSE

    Two-Hours $50.00

    Ladies bring two friends - three for the price of two!

    TBA Freddie Merc's Facility 6pm - 8pm

    This course is two (2) hours in-length suitable for everyone who is searching for a class to avoid victim selection and become a victim of violence. This class is appropriate, and encouraged, for youth.

     

    Goal is to develop safe practices of reducing the chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime while understanding the planning for a Home Defense situation.

     

    Benefits you to have a better understanding of your potential as a victim of violent encounters in your daily routine and when at home. You can better protect self and family through the recognition techniques taught and begin your plan to defend yourself and family when at home.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan
    • Why and how to avoid conflict
    • Recognizing a possible/potential violent encounter
    Call or email us to register at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net
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    FIREARMS, AMMO, AND SELF-DEFENSE GEAR

    Three-Hours $70.00

    Ladies bring two friends - three for the price of two!

    TBA Freddie Merc's Facility 5:30pm - 8:30pm

    This course is three (3) hours in-length suitable for everyone who is searching for a class to about self-defense firearms, ammunition, and gear. This class is appropriate, and encouraged, for youth.

     

    Goal is to educate and assist in selection of proper firearm and associated gear for self-defense.

     

    Benefits you to have a better understanding of your needs PRIOR to investing in your self-defense.

     

    You have the opportunity to shoot various firearms and calibers as part of the course. All firearms, ammunition, and protective gear is included.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Self-Defense Firearms Basics
    • Other Use-of-Force Options
    • Gear and Gadgets
    • Basic and Advanced Fundamentals
    • Shooting various firearms and calibers
    Call or email us to register at 406-407-6662 / will@fmgw.net

  • Elements of Self-Defense and Beyond Concealed Carry

    One-day $100.00

    We offer you the opportunity to add one-hour of one-on-one personal instruction on the range for the reduced fee of $50.00.

    UPCOMING CLASSES

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    If these dates/locations do not work for you, please contact me - I will travel to teach this course Complete schedule for all classes offered here.

     

    This course picks up where our USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense course ends. We touched on some of this information, but are going more in-depth into the legal portion and concealed carry.

     

    Will is one of only four instructors for the law portion of this program in the Northwestern U.S.. This program is an in-depth look at what is required for a claim of self-defense. You need to be able to protect yourself legally before AND after you were forced to defend yourself.

     

    Upon completion, you will be given a frame worthy certificate. A 50% non-refundable deposit is due one-week prior to class (seat guarantee) and final payment is due the day of class; if you cannot attend the class after paying the deposit, we will work with you for another class. If you haven't paid a deposit prior to the class, please call for seat availability. The minimum number of students for this class is five (5).

     

    Schedule at our facility: We begin teaching at 8am and will complete around 4pm. We ask that you arrive between 7:40-7:50am. We do not have any places to eat lunch, so bring a lunch. We will break approximately every 60-90 minutes.

     

    We encourage you to purchase Andrew Branca's book, THE LAW OF SELF-DEFENSE and read it prior to class. Andrew was my instructor through this program and my curriculum is based on his teachings, as well as several other high profile self-defense instructors/expert witnesses. This will greatly increase your understanding, comprehension and retention as we teach the material. Additionally, we encourage you to read it following class for the same reason. The textbook is written as a cover-to-cover read, by chapter as you desire, or be used as reference book. Additionally, it has current laws regarding concealed carry at the time of printing.

     

    Topics covered with many sub-topics:

    • Elements of Self-Defense to support a claim of self-defense
    • Physical and Legal battle preparation
    • Assist in what to say to 911, responding law enforcement and detectives
    • Explain Montana law regarding concealed carry and applications in court cases
    • Most common legal vulnerabilities
    • Insights to defending others and property
    • Training considerations for a deadly force encounter

  • NRA Basic Pistol Class

    One Day $75.00

    This is a beginner course with no experience required and is a thorough introduction to proper handgun usage and handling. This class is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to handguns. Students will learn the NRA's rules for safe gun handling, handgun model parts and operation, shooting fundamentals, handgun cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students receive their own copy of NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. This course meets the Montana requirement to obtain your Concealed Weapon Permit.

     

    Upon successful completion, you will be given a course completion card that certifies your graduation from this class and meeting the State requirement. A 50% non-refundable deposit is due one-week prior to class (seat guarantee) and final payment is due the day of class. The minimum number of students for this class is eight (8).

     

    Schedule: We begin teaching at 8am and will complete around 3-3:30pm. We ask that you arrive between 7:40-7:50am. We do not have any places to eat lunch, so we will take a short break and get our lunch and then begin teaching again. We will break approximately every 60-90 minutes.

    This class is scheduled as needed. If you have a group who wants a class during the week, private class, family or office training, we will be happy to work with your group. With a group, we can work with the cost.

     

    Topics covered:

    • Handgun Knowledge & Safety
    • Ammunition Knowledge & Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
    • Proper Grip and Stance
    • Trigger Control (Accuracy)
    • Sight Alignment
    • Target Acquisition and Transition
    • Strong and Support Hand Shooting

    We provide: NRA Basic Handgun Packet and a complimentary copy of USCCA Concealed Carry Magazine.

     

    If you don't have a handgun, eye and ear protection to complete the class, each are available for rent or purchase.

     

    Required gear:
    Classroom - Government issued identification, note taking materials, good attitude and open mind. Please bring your lunch, snacks and anything you want to drink other than water. Regardless of time of year, please bring a warming layer (sweatshirt, fleece, etc).

     

    Range - Handgun, at least 50 rounds of ammunition, at least one magazines for pistols, eye protection, hearing protection, appropriate dress for the season/weather, good attitude and open mind. If you are renting one of our firearms, handgun, ammunition, and magazine will be provided and additional ammunition is available for purchase.

     

    If you lack any of the above gear, please don't let this dissuade you from taking the class. Contact us to assist you making any specific gear arrangements.

  • National Shooting Sports Foundation First Shots - FREE

    Never fired a handgun before? Would you like to learn firearms safety and shoot a handgun free of charge? You've found the place to assist you. Our next Seminar date is not yet set. Continue to check back or call/email for notification.

    Always follow the Four Basic Firearms Safety Rules:

     

    1. Handle all firearms as if they were loaded! Never forget that a gun has the potential to produce serious injury or death in a single instant of carelessness. Make safe gun handling a habit to be followed at all times. After you determine that a gun is unloaded, continue to handle it as though it were loaded.
    2. Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction! In selecting a safe direction, you must also take into consideration that a bullet can ricochet or glance off any object it strikes, and that bullets can penetrate walls, ceilings, floors, and windows.
    3. Keep your finger out of the gun’s trigger guard and off the trigger until you have aligned the gun’s sights on a safe target and you have made the decision to fire! By keeping your finger completely outside the trigger guard until you have aimed at the target, you guarantee that any shots you fire will go safely in the direction of your intended target.
    4. Always be certain that your target and the surrounding area are safe before firing! Remember that a bullet can travel as much as several miles, so you should be certain of what your bullet could strike before you pull the trigger. Never fire at a movement, a noise, a flash of color, or a rustling bush without positively identifying your target.
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