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Interested in protecting that stock of toilet paper? Our Order of the Fireball has everything you need to ensure your tushy stays squeaky clean during these uncertain times.

Practicing that proper social distancing on a beautiful day outdoors!

If there's any way to ensure proper social distancing, it's with a rifle.

Only the essentials for a rifle day.

If a new owner asks you for help because they bought their first gun during the panic, a couple of tips.

1. Focus on safety. They may not understand that they are 3-5 pounds of trigger pressure from seriously injuring or killing someone. Firearms are a responsibility and new owners are ours.

2. Be kind. We were all new once. Getting frustrated will only push them away and inhibit the learning process. We all start somewhere!

3. Let it still be fun! Not everything has to be deadly serious the whole time. At some point we can be safe, learn but still enjoy our time. ... See more

A diverse group of instructors leads to an array of skillsets.

This one is in the event you run out of ammo during the boog.

Welcome to all of our new gun owners!

Now that you have taken the leap and bought a gun, please take a minute to understand the responsibility that comes with your purchase.

There are 4 basic rules you must abide by.

1. Know the status of the firearm at all times. (Know if it is loaded)
2. Never point it at anything you aren't willing to buy or bury. (This also applies to "unloaded" firearms!)
3. Finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot.
4. Know what is at your target, beyond it, and flanking it. (Bullets go though things and people can run in front of you)

Please reach out to our staff or our more than 200 alumni for any questions.

These times are scary indeed. Please don't let someone get hurt because you just didn't know any better.

Stay safe! ... See more

If Indiana goes on full lockdown I will still be on the range training at Carbine 1 next weekend.

If any of you scofflaws join me, well, you're my kind of people.

The offer is this:
If Indiana is on lockdown and you come out to the class you signed up for and train anyway, you'll get a credit for a free class. ... See more

Another carbine 1 class is posted and we have gotten a ton of questions, so let's put them out there for everyone.

1. There is an ammo shortage, should I delay the class?
This company was founded during the ammo crunch of 2014 and subsequent years. Every round that leaves the barrel must have a lesson attached to it. If it doesn't, we are just making noise. In the event things get worse, WAY WORSE, the 300 rounds spent in a class will be more valuable than sitting in the ammo can. The skills, techniques, and like minded people you will meet are invaluable in the worst of scenarios.

Get in a class, do the work, sleep soundly at night. ... See more

Absolutely amazing weekend culminating with North Judson Police Department to finish out the full CQB shooting package. Thank you to Tim of #defensemechanisms for coming down and helping teach all weekend. So grateful for the MAAC Foundation and all the hard work they put in to ensure our first responders get the best facilities to train in. ... See more

Getting some work in at the new range! Always an excellent time to work with this group.