Do I need prior shooting experience to join?

No prior experience is required, but basic firearm safety knowledge is helpful. Instructors will guide you throughout.

What firearms will I be using during the course?

Participants train with Glock pistols, AR-15 rifles, and shotguns provided by Bay Area Firearms.

Is ammunition provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Ammunition is provided as part of the course package.

Are meals included in the 12-hour course?

Meals are not included, so plan to bring snacks and water or arrange your own lunch.

What safety measures are in place?

The course maintains a strict 4:1 instructor-to-student ratio to ensure close supervision and adherence to safety protocols.

Is this course suitable for defensive personal safety training?

Yes, the course focuses on practical tactics that can enhance your personal safety and confidence with firearms.

Three Gun Tactical Shoot Course in Burlingame, CA | Food Tour

Experience a full day of tactical firearms training with Bay Area Firearms' Three Gun Tactical Shoot Course in Burlingame, California. This 12-hour immersive workshop offers participants hands-on instruction using three primary firearms: Glock pistols, AR-15 rifles, and shotguns. With personalized coaching provided by experienced instructors at an exclusive 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, this course ensures safety and effective skills acquisition. Throughout the day, you'll master rapid fire techniques, tactical reloading, and malfunction clearing drills designed to boost your confidence and personal safety. Whether you're a novice looking to build foundational skills or an enthusiast aiming to refine your tactical shooting abilities, this workshop offers practical scenarios and real-world applications. Set in a controlled tactical arena environment, the course emphasizes safe firearm handling and life-saving tactics, making it ideal for anyone interested in enhancing their preparedness with trusted firearms. Bay Area Firearms combines expert instruction with a supportive atmosphere, making this experience both educational and empowering. Conveniently located in Burlingame, just outside San Francisco, it’s an accessible destination for those in the Bay Area and beyond who want to elevate their shooting skills.

About Bay Area Firearms

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.