TFI Academy Training

Not Just Another Firearms Class

Firearms Training

Private and small group classes are tailored to the shooters in the group. Even if they are not at the same skill level we can still be working on the same technique. Fundamentals are fundamentals, it is how they are performed that makes the outcome different. We can tailor classes for action shooting competition, Law Enforcement and defensive shooting.

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Handgun 1, Surgical Speed Shooting

Course Objective

To give the students the skills to achieve acceptable accuracy at the fastest possible speed. Students will have a solid understanding of how components of techniques come together to create a proper stance and grip to manage recoil so the proper trigger press technique can be applied resulting in acceptable accuracy.

All the above skills are reinforced through dry practice and live practice. This is just an overview of the skills. We will spend time learning the techniques and burning them in through repetition.

Course Goal

For students to learn surgical speed shooting skills that are “Easily Repeatable, On Demand, Under Stress”

A one day class working on the fundamentals of marksmanship
A Process Based course of instruction focusing on components of techniques and the “why”
Stance: from the ground up to include 2 handed, right hand and left hand only shooting stances.
Grip: how to build a proper grip for “you” while shooting 2 handed, right and left hand only.
Sight alignment: what little you need to see to make the desired shot.
Sight picture: the relationship of the sight alignment on the target to get the hit you need. Target focused vs. Sight focused
Trigger press: the mechanics of the trigger press
500 rounds.
Class will not be bigger than 8 students

Prices & Policies:

The cost of each class is $250.00 per student.
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required.*
A minimum of four students per class is required.

Class will be cancelled if the minimum number of students is not met (In such a case a full refund will be issued).

*Non-refundable unless you/I can fill your spot

Handgun 2, Fast and Efficient Gun Handling

Prices & Policies:

The cost of each class is $250.00 per student.
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required.*
A minimum of four students per class is required.

Class will be cancelled if the minimum number of students is not met (In such a case a full refund will be issued).

*Non-refundable unless you/I can fill your spot

Course Objective

To give the students the skills to lower their gun manipulations times through more efficient and effective gun handling skills. Students will have a solid understanding of how components of techniques come together to create a faster and consistent draw, reloads and target to target transactions.

All the above skills are reinforced through dry practice and live practice. This is just an overview of the skills. We will spend time learning the techniques and burning them in through repetition.

Course Goal

For students to learn and understand the techniques used to effectively and efficiently execute gun handling skills that are “Easily Repeatable, On Demand, Under Stress”.

A one day class working on the fundamentals of gun handling.
For competition shooters-How to get better times without actually shooting faster.
For Tactical shooters-perfect gun handling skills to allow the conscious mind to dwell on force options.
Draw: Draw mechanics from hands at sides, wrists above shoulders, table top, turning draws, empty gun starts off table and in the holster.
Reloads: from the pouches standing, moving and reloads from table tops.
Target transitions: How to move the firearm faster from target to target by being more efficient and eliminating waisted movement.
Seeing vs looking
500 rounds.
Class will not be bigger than 8 students.

Handgun 3, All Things Movement

Course Objective

To give the students the skills to lower their stage times through more efficient and effective movement. Students will have a solid understanding of how components of techniques come together to create a faster smoother stage times or efficient tactical movement.

All the above skills are reinforced through dry practice and live practice. This is just an overview of the skills. We will spend time learning the techniques and burning them in through repetition.

Course Goal

For students to learn and understand the techniques used to effectively and efficiently move into shooting areas, out of shooting areas and shooting on the move with skills that are “Easily Repeatable, On Demand, Under Stress”

A one day class working on the fundamentals of movement.
Moving into positions-proper entrance to set up our exits
Leaving positions-How and when to use a lean, lift, step out, drop steps, and crossovers
Shooting on the move
Blending techniques to smooth out your movements
500 rounds.
Class will not be bigger than 10 students.

Prices & Policies:

The cost of each class is $250.00 per student.
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required.*
A minimum of four students per class is required.

Class will be cancelled if the minimum number of students is not met (In such a case a full refund will be issued).

*Non-refundable unless you/I can fill your spot

Additional Firearms Training

Major Match Prep Boot Camps

For those that wish to immerse themselves in shooting competition prior to major matches, this is for you. This is a 2 day class limited to 10 students max. We will be working on field course skill and drills. Schedule subject to change based on participation.

March 26 and 27 Tennessee IDPA State Championship Prep Boot Camp
May 18 and 19 USPSA Classic Nationals Prep Boot Camp
September 3 and 4 USPSA Carry Optics National Prep Boot Camp
September 6 and 7 USPSA Carry Optics National Prep Boot Camp

Cost $500

All classes require a non-refundable $100 deposit. Non-refundable unless you/I can fill your spot, but no-guarantees.

Keith Tyler at range working with students

All Inclusive Training

The TFI Academy is now set up to accomodate up to four students in our humble bunk house. We will be offering training, lodging and we’ll will feed you. Come train hard, sleep well, and relax on the 38 acres of peace on earth with a full stomach.

Training only $250 a day
Training+Lodging $300 a day
Training+Lodging+Food $400 a day

Training will be custom for your needs. Basic’s through high performance pistol and carbine courses of instruction. Make it a combo class with a bit of both. Defensive handgun and LEO training is available.

“I took Handgun 1, 2 and 3 with Keith – he is a very good instructor and his classes are all about the students, and not about him. He watches every student and coaches them according to what they need. What makes his training especially great is his ability to figure out what works best for each individual – for example, in Handgun 3 we were going through a drill where we move diagonally while engaging a target. One of the students didn’t do it right: he was not able to move smoothly and shoot accurately. Keith figured out a way to “deliver” instructions to him in way that was different for the rest of us and he got the job done. I highly recommend his classes. I will sign up for them again.
” – Name