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Firearms training for everyone

Created by veterans: Train SMART is a new approach to firearm training with online courses for prospective, first-time, and seasoned gun owners.

Firearms training for <span>everyone</span>
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The Train SMART Difference

created by military veterans
who understand the responsibility
required to own a firearm

Our expert instructors can teach you everything you need to know to be a safe gun owner, whether your goal is hunting, recreational shooting, or personal and home defense.

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Our Courses

Marksmanship and More

With both live and on-demand online training courses, we’re ready to meet you where you are — whether you’re thinking about buying a gun, just bought one, or have several already.

We believe everyone can become a safe, responsible gun owner with the right tools and knowledge.

  • In our courses, you’ll learn:
  • Universal Safety Rules
  • Secure Storage Techniques
  • Pistol Marksmanship
  • Situational Awareness
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Federal & State Gun Laws
  • Protecting Your Home
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Emergency Planning
  • Reloading
  • Fixing Malfunctions
  • Clearing Different Guns
  • Gun-Buying Tips
  • Your First Range Visit
  • Firearm Types and Uses
  • Choosing the Right Ammo

Our Instructors

Decades of experience live and on demand

Stephen New York Stephen served over 17 years on active duty in the U.S. military as a cavalry and intelligence officer, including two combat tours to Afghanistan.
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Peter Missouri Peter is a military veteran who served as an infantry rifleman and combat marksmanship coach.
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Nellis Texas Nellis is an Indigenous woman with over 30 years of experience hunting and handling firearms.
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Jake Colorado Jake is a passionate hunter and outdoor enthusiast who has experience teaching everything from CPR to rocket science.
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Dan Maine Dan is an avid competitive shotgun shooter and instructor with over 35 years of service in the U.S. military.
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Crystal Colorado Crystal is a certified hunter education instructor and range safety officer who previously worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Hunters of Color.
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Craig Hawaii Craig joined the U.S. military in 2018 and has trained and been certified on multiple types of firearms.
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Bianka Colorado Bianka is a hunter education instructor and proud gun owner who currently works for a national hook-and-bullet conservation nonprofit.
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What Our Students Say

The SMART Guide to Owning a Gun is a fantastic introduction to gun ownership! It answers all the questions a new gun owner may have and, most importantly, those they haven’t thought to ask.

– Shannon K. North Carolina

As a dad of two young boys and someone new to both hunting and gun ownership, I can’t overstate how valuable this gun safety training was. It gave me the confidence to handle firearms responsibly and taught me how to set a safe example for my kids. The instructors were clear, respectful, and focused on real-life situations. I walked away feeling not just more knowledgeable, but genuinely prepared. Every gun owner, new and experienced — especially parents — should take this training.

– Gavin C. Montana

The SMART Guide to Owning a Gun is great for those interested in becoming gun owners because of the vast information about the different types of guns and what it takes to be a responsible gun owner, no matter the political ideation.

– Lorenzo N. Louisiana

I've been shooting and taking training courses for over 30 years, and Train SMART nails the fundamentals like no one else has.

– Sean H. Massachusetts

The latest

Buying Your First Gun Safe September 3, 2025
Securing a Firearm in Your Vehicle September 2, 2025
The Four Universal Rules of Gun Safety September 1, 2025