Courses - Train SMART

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Firearms training
on your schedule

Whether you’re thinking about buying your first gun or want to level up your marksmanship skills, our online Train SMART courses will meet you where you are.

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Live and On Demand

Choose the way you learn

Looking for an instructor to answer your questions in a live online session? Prefer an on-demand course that you can take at any time from the comfort of your home?

Each firearm training course below is available in both formats.

Course

The SMART Guide to Buying a Gun

  • 7 sections
  • 1.5 hours

For prospective gun owners who want the facts about gun ownership without a sales pitch. This 1.5-hour course covers gun safety rules, secure storage, what to look for in a gun, and more to help you make an informed decision.

  • $20
    live session
  • $20
    on demand
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On Demand Take On Your Schedule
OCT 25, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Crystal
OCT 27, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Nellis
OCT 28, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Nellis
OCT 29, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Nellis
OCT 30, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Jake
NOV 3, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Jake

In this course, you'll learn:

  • Why people own firearms today
  • Facts about gun ownership
  • Secure gun storage
  • Universal gun safety rules
  • Protecting your home
  • What to look for in a gun
  • The importance of firearm training

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The SMART Guide to Owning a Gun

  • 11 sections
  • 2.5 hours

For gun owners new to firearm training who want to learn from an expert instead of scouring the internet for answers. This 2.5-hour course builds on the SMART Guide to Buying a Gun with federal and state gun laws and suicide prevention techniques.

  • $40
    live session
  • $40
    on demand
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On Demand Take On Your Schedule
OCT 26, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Crystal
OCT 27, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Nellis

In this course, you'll learn:

  • Facts about gun ownership
  • Secure gun storage
  • Universal gun safety rules
  • Protecting your home
  • Types of firearms and ammunition
  • Federal and state gun laws
  • Suicide prevention

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Train SMART Gun Safety and Marksmanship

  • 29 sections
  • 8 hours

For new and experienced gun owners who want to learn how to handle and use their firearms responsibly, secure them to prevent misuse, protect their families, and serve as role models for other gun owners.

  • $100
    live session
  • $60
    on demand
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On Demand Take On Your Schedule
OCT 25 - 26, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Craig
NOV 3 - 6, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Dan
NOV 8 - 9, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Craig
NOV 10 - 13, 2025 6:00 PM ET With Dan
NOV 15 - 16, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Stephen
NOV 22 - 23, 2025 12:00 PM ET With Craig

In this course, you'll learn:

  • Secure gun storage
  • Universal gun safety rules
  • Protecting your home
  • Federal and state gun laws
  • Suicide prevention
  • De-escalation tactics
  • Pistol marksmanship
  • Troubleshooting malfunctions