Nampa · Meridian · Boise
Train for the standard.
Not just the permit.
Welcoming, one-on-one coaching from your first day to your Idaho Enhanced permit — taught to a real standard, at a pace that never rushes you.
Not ready to book? Get the free Quick-Start Guide — what to know before your first class.
↳ field note —“No ego. No rushed pace. No canned curriculum.” Everyone starts exactly where they are.
Where do you want to start?
I'm brand new
Never held a firearm, or close to it — start here, no pressure.
→ New to this? Start here02 / PermitI want my CCW
The Idaho Enhanced permit — the law, then the range.
→ See Enhanced CCW dates03 / OngoingI want to train regularly
Keep getting better — coaching, classes, and the app.
→ Compare membership tiersWe give away The Complete Guide — everything a beginner needs, free. And if you're not satisfied, we'll keep working with you until you are — or give you your money back.
- We track training, not firearms
- USCCA & NRA certified
- We train at Double Tapp Range
- 50+
- Years of firearm experience
- 500 +
- Students trained since 2018
- 70%
- Start with little or no experience
- NRA & USCCA
- Certified instruction
We train in Boise, at Double Tapp Range, and most of the valley is a short drive from it. If you're coming from one of these, start there: firearms training in Meridian, firearms training in Nampa, or firearms training in Eagle.
Your training has a next step — always.
From the outer ring to the center. We don't sell one-and-done; we build a path toward mastery.
Pistol 101
Your first day, done right.
Pistol 201
From the holster, one step at a time.
Red Dot Fundamentals
Training the eyes to see what it needs to see quickly!
Defensive Pistol One
From comfortable to capable.
Enhanced CCW
The law, then the range. One day, one instructor, one standard.
A pistol is simple. It does the same thing, every time.
— the work is the other system —
It's not necessarily easy.Because the work isn't the firearm. The work is you.
Master the finite, and you've learned a tool. Master yourself, and you've learned to defend a life.
Not sure where to start?
Get the Quick-Start Guide — what to know before your first class, free, in your inbox. No catch.
↳ The Complete Guide lives on this site, open to everyone. The email sends you the Quick-Start version to begin.
Coaching that doesn't stop at the range.
“The academy I wished I'd trained at — and the app I wished I'd had. Built for the student and the instructor, because I am both— still learning, still growing, still perfecting the craft.”
Most of your progress happens between classes — so I built a way to be there for it. You run the drills and watch yourself improve; I see your form and send back real feedback. Not “looks good” — exactly what to work on next.
- For the student
- Drills to practice — and a way to see you're getting better.
- For the instructor
- Your form, so the feedback I give you is real.
235+ drills and counting. Launching soon.
Be first to know when ShootTrackPro drops — and get early access before it's public. Included with Guardian membership & up.
People come for the permit. They stay for the training.
43 Google reviews
Valerie
a month ago
Incredible! I was so nervous at first but walked away feeling confident. Today I took Pistol 101 and shot a 9mm for the first time. Ben is a great instructor and I look forward to taking more of his courses. Highly recommend! UPDATE! I took Pistol 201 and got a lot of great practice in, including holster work. Another awesome training session done 💪
David Bernal
2 weeks ago
My wife said she wanted to become more comfortable handling a firearm, so I set up a private class for the two of us with Ben. He did an amazing job, taking us through all the fundamentals of the firearm, safety & handling, and great shooting drills. I love the way he structured the class so that both of us walked away with improved skills and drills to work on. Looking forward to coming back and taking more lessons with Ben and his son.
Anne Howie
a month ago
I wanted to learn the proper way to handle a gun safely, shoot accurately, and understand the gun laws in Idaho and other states. This class exceeded my expectations! Discussing different scenarios helped me better understand and make sense of the laws. Ben, the instructor, and his son were both professional, patient, and encouraging throughout the class. As a petite woman, I especially appreciated that Ben taught me techniques for safely handling a gun that worked for me and my size. One of the most valuable lessons was realizing that you shouldn’t just run out to a sporting goods store and buy a gun. Having the opportunity to try several different guns and find one that felt comfortable in my hands and that I could handle safely was incredibly helpful. This knowledge is extremely important when you’re considering purchasing a gun. I left the class feeling much more confident, informed, and prepared. This class is SO worth it! THANK YOU!!!
Monthly range time, ongoing coaching, and ShootTrackPro included — for people who treat “trained” as a state they maintain.
“I'm a civilian who chose to teach this — carefully, patiently, and to a real standard. You don't need to prove anything to me. You just need to start.”
— Ben Anguiano, founder & lead instructor
You belong on the range.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee — train until you're satisfied, or your money back.