Organizers
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Safeside Tactical
Instructors
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Paul WarrenNRA Certified InstructorA Police Officer with just under 20 years of experience and is the owner of Safe Side Tactical.
He is a certified Police Firearms Instructor, NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, NRA In Home Defense Instructor, and Utah State Certified Concealed Carry Instructor. He also holds many other state certifications to teach firearms courses.
Paul has been teaching Concealed Carry Courses for the last 4 years and draws from his experience in working undercover narcotics. Paul currently serves as a Patrol Sergeant and the Sniper Team Leader for their multi-jurisdictional S.W.A.T. Team, with over 18 years of experience as a S.W.A.T. operator.
Paul has developed most of the courses taught at Safe Side Tactical. He believes that education and training is the key to staying safe and hopes that you will take the next step to be on the safe side of a deadly force encounter.
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Lynn GarnandNRA Certified InstructorLynn is a retired Air Force Officer and an NRA Training Counselor. He is also the owner of Safe Side, LLC.
Safe Side, LLC. specializes in custom ammunition for competitive shooters and law enforcement. Lynn is the Lead Instructor for all of Safe Side Tactical’s NRA classes and is the developer of our Long Range Rifle Course. Lynn has been teaching firearms safety for decades and has the ability to offer courses for all shooting levels and long range shooting.
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Bob HartwellNRA Certified InstructorBob is an NRA Certified Instructor proficient in Pistol, Rifle, and Reloading. Additionally, he serves as a Range Safety Officer and Long Range Rifle Instructor, and holds certification as an Illinois State Concealed Carry Instructor. An avid Shotgun enthusiast, Bob instructs NRA Basic Pistol and Basic Rifle courses, along with advanced shooting classes. Currently, he leads GAT Gun’s personalized 1-on-1 private instruction program, enhancing skills for shooters of all levels.
Bob assists numerous students in firearm selection by assessing their abilities and understanding their requirements. He advocates for a “try before you buy” approach to ensure satisfactory purchases. With expertise in ammunition handloading and both internal and external ballistics, Bob helps students improve their ammunition quality or begin the process.
With over 45 years of shooting experience, Bob integrates tactical and competitive shooting insights with scientific knowledge. This blend allows him to educate students comprehensively on safe shooting practices in an engaging and accessible manner.
Long Range Rifle – 2 Days
This class is designed for shooters who want to challenge their abilities at long ranges. This 6-8 hour class will cover all the necessary skills for shooting out to 600 yards.
This class is broken up into two days:
- Day 1: Classroom portion at GAT Guns
- Day 2: Range portion is held at the Aurora Sportsman’s Club, Waterman, IL
Each student will receive a copy of the material in the classroom. This class will also qualify you for the follow up courses offered by Safe Side Tactical to enhance and develop your skills as a long range shooter.
In the classroom we will cover ballistic information and calculations needed for long range shooting. At the range we will confirm your zero, perform the tall target drill to confirm scope adjustments, perform ballistic calculations and then shoot on the 600 yard range to confirm your adjustments.
Prior to the class your rifle needs to be zeroed at 100 or 200 yards.
Rifle and ammunition should be suitable for long range shooting. Appropriate calibers (but not limited to) .223/5.56 (62gr.- 80gr.), .308, .30-06, etc. Lighter bullet weights are not recommended for long ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact one of the instructors before class.
Lynn Garnand – 847-767-2275 info@safesidellc.com
Paul Warren – 630-276-8108 Paul.warren@safesidetac.com
This is a 2 Day Class at 2 different locations. $250.00 for both days.
1 -35 = Beginner | 36-70 = Intermediate | 71-100 = Advanced
Class Cancellation / Reschedule Policy
- If you need to Cancel or Reschedule a class, you must call the store: 847-428-4867
- Cancellation / Reschedule of a class from one week to the day of the class is $50.00
Hourly Schedule
Day 1 (Classroom) at GAT Guns
- 8:45am - 9:00am
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- Location: GAT Guns
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Instructors
Paul Warren, Lynn Garnand, Bob Hartwell
- 9 am - 1pm
- Classroom Portion
- The classroom portion of the class covers in-depth knowledge and skills of Long Range Rifle Shooting
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Instructors
Paul Warren, Lynn Garnand, Bob Hartwell
Day 2 (Range) Aurora Sportsman’s Club, Waterman, IL
- 7:45am
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- Location: Aurora Sportsman’s Club, Waterman, IL
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Instructors
Paul Warren, Lynn Garnand, Bob Hartwell
- 8am - 12pm
- Range Portion
- Long Range Rifle Shooting out to 600 yards
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Instructors
Paul Warren, Lynn Garnand, Bob Hartwell
