Preserve Academy · Richmond, Rhode Island
Become a Better Shooter
Private, one-on-one instruction built around your goals — whether you're picking up a firearm for the first time, sharpening your proficiency, or preparing for your concealed-carry permit.
One-on-One Instruction
Private Training Lessons
The fastest way to real improvement — and an investment in your safety and the safety of those around you. You and a certified instructor, on the range, working a plan built entirely around your individual needs and goals, with no public distractions and no class to keep pace with. Schedule a date that works for you or your group.
- Tailored to your skill level & goals
- Safe gun handling, stance, grip & marksmanship
- Defensive fundamentals & concealed-carry readiness
- Loaner firearms & range time included
For Those Who Carry
Advanced Firearms Training
Advanced training is critical for anyone who carries a firearm for their job or for self-defense. Private courses let our instructors focus on your individual needs while you balance speed with accuracy and learn the tactics and techniques that matter under pressure — the skills and confidence to defend yourself in any situation.
Where to Start
Training Programs
01 — Most Popular
Private Lessons
One-on-one, fully customized. The best path for fast, focused progress at any level.
By Appointment
02
CCW Certification Prep
Everything you need to be ready and confident for your concealed-carry permit qualification.
Permit Track
03
NRA Basic Pistol
The fundamentals done right — safe handling, marksmanship, and the NRA-approved curriculum.
NRA Approved
04
New Shooter & Home Safety
Never held a firearm? Start here. Confidence, safety, and the basics in a calm setting.
First-Timers Welcome
05
Pistol · Rifle · Shotgun
Discipline-specific coaching to build proficiency with the platform you shoot most.
By Platform
06
Ladies Only & Youth
Comfortable, focused instruction for women and supervised youth handgun safety classes.
Specialty
Concealed Carry
Get Permit-Ready the Right Way
A concealed-carry permit is a serious responsibility. We prepare you for it properly — the law, the fundamentals, and the live-fire confidence to qualify and to carry safely every day.
1
Learn
Safe handling, the law, and the responsibilities of carrying — covered thoroughly.
2
Train
Live-fire on the range to build grip, draw, accuracy, and real confidence.
3
Qualify
Demonstrate the standard with your instructor and meet the permit requirements.
4
Carry
Leave ready — and come back for proficiency sessions to keep your skills sharp.
What You'll Build
Real Proficiency, Not Just Range Time
Safety First
The four rules, second nature — safe handling on the range, at home, and on the carry.
Marksmanship
Stance, grip, sight picture, and trigger control — the fundamentals that put rounds on target.
Defensive Skill
Draw, presentation, and decision-making for those who carry or keep a firearm for protection.
Confidence
Repetition with a coach turns hesitation into competence you can rely on under pressure.
Who You'll Train With
Certified Instructors. Patient Teachers.
Our team is NRA-certified and USCCA-affiliated, with the patience to bring a first-timer up to speed and the depth to push an experienced shooter further. You'll train at The Range at The Preserve — Rhode Island's premier indoor facility.
After You Book
How It Works
1
Book Online
Reserve your private lesson and tell us your goals — an email goes straight to your instructor.
2
Plan With Your Instructor
They'll contact you to map out the lesson and determine exactly what equipment you'll need.
3
Report to the Sporting Shoppe
Arrive a few minutes early — all students check in at the Sporting Shoppe before heading to the range.
Eye protection, ear protection & targets are provided free of charge. Most lessons run about 100 rounds on average; firearm rentals and ammunition are an additional charge if required — and the Sporting Shoppe carries a large selection to rent from. You're also welcome to bring your own firearm and ammunition.
Good to Know
Common Questions
I've never shot a handgun before — can you help me? +
Absolutely. A large share of our students start with zero experience. A private lesson is the calmest, safest way to begin — your instructor sets the pace entirely around you.
What are the age requirements? +
Youth training is available with a parent or guardian, and we run dedicated youth handgun-safety classes. Contact us with your shooter's age and we'll recommend the right program.
Do I need my own firearm or gear? +
No. Loaner firearms, eye and ear protection, and range time are available so you can train before you buy — and figure out what fits you best.
Can a private lesson prepare me for a concealed-carry permit? +
Yes. We tailor CCW-prep lessons to the fundamentals, the law, and the live-fire confidence you need to qualify and to carry responsibly. Ask about Rhode Island's requirements when you book.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Book Your Private Lesson Today
Pick a time that works for you, tell us your goals, and show up ready to learn. The rest is on us.