About Common Sense Self Defense, LLC
Common Sense Self Defense, LLC classes are informal – but informational – gun safety classes taught in the Somerset, PA & surrounding areas by Allen Marker, a National Rifle Association (NRA) certified instructor & Range Safety Officer.
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"Introduction to Handguns" Workshop
This is the perfect class for those that may never want to carry a firearm, shoot a firearm or hunt with a firearm, but would like to know how to make a firearm safe if ever confronted with a one. This class lasts approximately 2 hours and will teach the following:
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club. This class can also be presented at your local club, church, school or residence.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates, click the calendar link above or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
This is the perfect class for those that may never want to carry a firearm, shoot a firearm or hunt with a firearm, but would like to know how to make a firearm safe if ever confronted with a one. This class lasts approximately 2 hours and will teach the following:
- Basic gun safety
- How to identify single-action, double-action, and double/single-action pistols, as well as how they function (each type will be provided)
- How to clean the various action firearms
- Products available for firearm cleaning (chemicals & tools)
- Proper pistol grip & stance
- Accessories (lasers, lights, training devices, etc.)
- ***** New***** For an additional $15 you can upgrade this class to include a brief live fire session. Call for details.
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club. This class can also be presented at your local club, church, school or residence.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates, click the calendar link above or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
Short Description The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course can be presented as an instructor led class (classroom & range portions both presented in person by the instructor) or a blended (classroom portion done on line at your convenience & range portion presented by the instructor) class. For details please call or email. 814-233-7451 or [email protected]
More Details
This course is approximately 5 hours of range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students will learn the following:
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club
Upcoming Classes / Registration: This class must be registered through the NRA training website. For details call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
Short Description The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course can be presented as an instructor led class (classroom & range portions both presented in person by the instructor) or a blended (classroom portion done on line at your convenience & range portion presented by the instructor) class. For details please call or email. 814-233-7451 or [email protected]
More Details
This course is approximately 5 hours of range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students will learn the following:
- NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
- Pistol parts and operation
- Ammunition
- Shooting fundamentals
- Range rules
- Shooting from the bench rest position, and two-handed standing positions
- Cleaning the pistol
- Continued opportunities for skill development
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club
Upcoming Classes / Registration: This class must be registered through the NRA training website. For details call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
Maryland Wear & Carry Permit Class (We are a MD state police certified instructor.)
Short Description This class covers all that the state of Maryland requires for the Wear & Carry Permit. A total of 16 hours of training combining class room & range time. This includes certification of qualifying targets. This class does not include the required fingerprints & photo.
Cost $275
Also available is the Maryland Wear & Carry renewal class.
An 8 hour class.
Cost $175.
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates please click the calendar link at the top of the page or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
Short Description This class covers all that the state of Maryland requires for the Wear & Carry Permit. A total of 16 hours of training combining class room & range time. This includes certification of qualifying targets. This class does not include the required fingerprints & photo.
Cost $275
Also available is the Maryland Wear & Carry renewal class.
An 8 hour class.
Cost $175.
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates please click the calendar link at the top of the page or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting
Short Description
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Cost is $175
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates please click the calendar link at the top of the page or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
Short Description
Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Cost is $175
Location: Conducted at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol.
Upcoming Classes / Registration: For upcoming class dates please click the calendar link at the top of the page or please see our Facebook page. You can also call or email: (814) 233-7451 | [email protected]
*Prepayment in full is required. All checks will be held until the day of the class. Registrations must be received at least one week before class dates. Late registration may possibly be turned away, forwarded to a future class, or charged an additional $5 late fee. Make checks payable to Allen Marker and mail to: 1993 W. Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
Private Lessons (1 person) $75 per hour (one hour minimum)
Semi Private (2 people) Lessons $105 per hour (one hour minimum)
Our private & semi private lessons are tailored to the individual experience, needs & goals of our clients & progress at the individual clients rate of learning & success. As with all our instruction they are geared toward your success focusing on getting it right & above all, doing it safely. These classes can be presented at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol club, our local range or your private property if the property is safe for the lesson being presented. These are by far our most popular type of instruction.
Semi Private (2 people) Lessons $105 per hour (one hour minimum)
Our private & semi private lessons are tailored to the individual experience, needs & goals of our clients & progress at the individual clients rate of learning & success. As with all our instruction they are geared toward your success focusing on getting it right & above all, doing it safely. These classes can be presented at Somerset Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol club, our local range or your private property if the property is safe for the lesson being presented. These are by far our most popular type of instruction.
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