Take your shooting skills to the next level with a private 3.5-hour precision rifle course in Burlingame. Learn key techniques and tips from expert instructors in a safe, supportive environment.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical fitness is sufficient as the course involves standing, walking short distances, and controlled breathing techniques.
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History
Burlingame has roots in early 20th-century firearm training and manufacturing, making it a historic hub for shooting sports in California.
Conservation
Bay Area Firearms promotes responsible weapons use and supports local habitat preservation efforts to maintain the natural environment around the training range.
Bay Area Firearms
Take your shooting skills to the next level with a private 3.5-hour precision rifle course in Burlingame. Learn key techniques and tips from expert instructors in a safe, supportive environment.
Bay Area Firearms, located in Burlingame, California, offers a range of hands-on safety, marksmanship, and certification courses tailored for beginners through advanced shooters. Courses include First Aid, several CPR/AED options, handgun and rifle fundamentals, precision and AR-15 specialty classes, a Three Gun Tactical Shoot, and state-specific concealed carry permit instruction for Utah and Florida.
Training sessions vary in length from one hour to full-day programs and combine classroom instruction with live-fire practice where specified. The First Aid and CPR/AED Certification courses are structured as four-hour sessions open to students aged 12 and up. The Handgun Safety Certificate course includes a 3.5-hour classroom component plus one hour of live fire, and some advanced rifle and tactical classes provide extended live-fire and marksmanship training.
The Utah/Florida Concealed Firearms Permit course is an eight-hour program that requires an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and incorporates legal instruction plus a live-fire marksmanship test. The Three Gun Tactical Shoot is an intensive 12-hour arena course that focuses on rapid fire, reloading, and malfunction clearing with low student-to-teacher ratios.
Bay Area Firearms emphasizes practical, skills-based training and operates in Burlingame, making it accessible to Bay Area residents and visitors. Scheduling information, course prerequisites (such as NRA Basic Pistol Certificate or valid photo ID), and equipment rental options are provided per course listing. This course lineup gives clear pathways for safety certification, handgun purchasing readiness, precision shooting development, and concealed carry qualification. Some classes are led by certified instructors; tactical courses list expert instructors in their descriptions explicitly.
Location
Burlingame, CA
Convenient Bay Area location
Course Lengths
1–12 hours
Short to full-day training options
Age Range
12+ (select courses)
Youth and adult enrollment available
Live Fire
Included in many courses
Hands-on marksmanship practice
Find a class in Burlingame — choose First Aid, CPR/AED, handgun safety, precision rifle, AR-15 specialties, concealed carry, or three-gun tactical training.
Bring Your Own Rifle or Rent Onsite
You can either bring your personal rifle for the course or rent a precision rifle to use during the session.
Wear Comfortable, Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Since the course is outdoors, dress in layers and wear weather-appropriate clothing to stay comfortable throughout the 3.5 hours.
Hydrate Before and During the Course
Bring water and stay hydrated, as focus and steady breathing are crucial for precision shooting.
Arrive Early for Safety Briefing
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete safety instructions and equipment setup with your instructor.
Safety Glasses
Protect your eyes from debris and ensure safe shooting practices.
Ear Protection
Necessary to safeguard hearing from rifle noise during shooting.
Layered Clothing
Helps maintain comfort in fluctuating temperatures during cooler weather.
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Water Bottle
Stay hydrated through warm and sunny shooting sessions.
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