Accurate Advantage

Kodiak Concealed Carry Course - Day 1
2025-08-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | KISA Indoor Range – Kodiak, 8625 Monashka Bay Rd, Kodiak City, AK, 99615, United States
Hosted in Partnership with Kodiak Tactical, register in store, or visit us online.
This course is for anyone 21 or more years of age who wishes to obtain a concealed handgun permit from the State of Alaska. Permits currently include NICS exemption, are currently reciprocal with 38 states, and are valid for ~5 years, expiring on your birthday in the 5th year.

Day 1: With humor, a lifetime of personal experience and an interactive format, Accurate Advantage’s staff and a certified law enforcement officer coach students through the basic knowledge, skill, and mindset essential for lawful and effective firearm use for protection of self and family. Time flies when you’re having fun and learning from scenarios that actually happened encourages a more applicable understanding of this intense subject. Join us to learn about the law-abiding citizen’s right to justified self-defense.
Day 2: Click HERE for more info about range day
What: CHP Classroom – Day 1
When: Saturday, August 23rd
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: KISA Indoor Shooting Range / Monashka Indoor Range
Classroom Only
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What: CHP Range – Day 2
When: Sunday, August 24th
Time: 2:30pm-6:30pm
Location: KISA Indoor Shooting Range / Monashka Indoor Range
Range: Indoor Shooting Bay
Round Count: 150-200 centerfire only (no rimfire)
Course Cost: $225 (Contact us about our military / LE discount!)
Students will be issued and must pass a written test as well as a shooting proficiency test for course completion.
Previous handgun experience (even minimal) is required for this course. At AAAK we believe that the choice to live a protected lifestyle should come after a solid foundation of safety, marksmanship and function has been established. Contact us with any questions! info@accurateadvantage.us or (907) 223-8617
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Students are encouraged to bring a gun they already own. Firearms will be provided if a personal gun becomes unusable or if fit and function difficulties are effecting safety.
A sturdy belt, outside the waistband hip holster or an approved concealed carry holster, and magazine pouch are also required, but can be borrowed from Accurate Advantage for this course.

KODIAK Basic Bolt Rifle
2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 | KISA Outdor Range – Salonie Creek, Salonie Creek, Kodiak, AK, 99615, United States
Bolt Rifle Foundations – 25-200 yards
4 hours of comprehensive training helping you master bolt rifle foundations. Build a solid base for future shooting goals, learn a new caliber or optic, lose an accuracy preventing habit, dial in a new rifle, get ready for a hunt, or prep for one of our long range courses – You don’t want to miss this informative class!
Cost: $175, rental rifles available see below
– Sight In / Scope optimization
– Building a shooter’s platform / Basic accuracy
– Basics of benchrest shooting – 25 – 200 yards
– Basic ballistics – understand accuracy and how to achieve consistency
– Heart rate / trigger control under pressure
– Rifle maintenance overview
Required Equipment:
– Bolt action Rifle and magazine(s) if applicable
– Scoped optic
– 40-60 rounds of ammo
– Bi-pod or front rifle rest / bag
– Range and weather appropriate clothing – sturdy footwear,
– Water, snacks,
Suggested Equipment:
– Spotting scope or binos
Provided Equipment:
– Eye and ear protection
– Rifle rests and sand bags
– Sight in / maintenance tools
– Targets and backers, steel targets
– Instruction / backup rifles
Rental Rifles are available – $25 includes an appropriate rifle, Leupold variable power optic, bi-pod, shoulder pad and rear bag.
Ammo must be purchased from Accurate Advantage for rental rifles – prices vary, contact us for details!

KODIAK - Intro To Defense Options - OPEN
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | KISA Indoor Range – Kodiak, 8625 Monashka Bay Rd, Kodiak City, AK, 99615, United States
KODIAK!
In this information-packed course, we seek to explore defense options. We bring a practical, experience-based training built to heighten your situational awareness, sharpen your handgun skills, and arm you with knowledge of the support and boundaries offered a responsible defender by the State of Alaska.
THIS COURSE is for Security Teams, Parents, Students, Night Shift Workers, Medical Industry, Military Spouses, Bartenders and Baristas, Food Service, Taxi and Transport, and YOU!
Subject: Defense Options
Description: Indoor / Outdoor hands-on training with Stun Guns, Pepper Spray, and Handguns
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: KISA Indoor Range – 8625 Monashka Bay Rd Kodiak City, AK 99615
Cost: $75
Bring your own handgun and/or stun gun / TASER or borrow from our provided fleet.
Registration includes a canister of INERT self defense pepper spray. Handguns are available to borrow, ammo is invoiced after training per rounds fired.
Attendees under 18 years of age must obtain the signature of a parent or legal guardian on our youth authorization waiver prior to participation.
Contact us with questions!

Basic Handgun 101 - OPEN
2025-08-08 17:30 - 21:30 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
Join us as we help you conquer the foundations of handgun function and confident use. This course is designed to be a low-pressure energetic training session that guides you through several concentrated hours of instruction, practical drills, and achievement.
We have two gifts to give through this foundational course:
Options: Though a gun would not be your first choice for defense, we want to gift you options – having the safety, proper mindset, and effective abilities with a firearm changes the way you view the world around you.
Process: Many have pulled a trigger, but they haven’t yet connected the necessary elements that create consistent accuracy and precision. We give you a process that when followed results in repeatable results and in skills usable even under extreme pressure.
Foundations, safety, platform, accuracy, function, malfunctions, reloads, state law, defense rights, and proper mindset are all topics covered in this informative foundational course. Previous handgun experience beneficial, but not required.
Total Course Length: 4 hours
Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

Pistol with at least 2 magazines or revolver with at least 2 speed loaders
200 Rounds factory ammunition – no reloads please
Hip holster and magazine pouch

Provided:

Eye & ear protection
Targets and backers

Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Holsters, magazine pouches & gun belts are available to borrow.
Ammo – prices vary, most often charged by the rounds fired. Email for price info.
Rental firearms – Handgun ($15)
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, magazines / speed loaders, belt, holster, magazine pouch, and sling where applicable.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.

See Oct 5th - The Alaska Mile - Postponed
2025-08-02 08:00 - 18:00 | AK
-ALASKA MILE UPDATE-

Due to area fires, we have made the unfortunate decision to postpone the Alaska Mile scheduled for August 2nd.

Alternately, Scott Jewell of Willow Airpark LLC has swooped in and saved the day with a gracious invite to host our event on his stunning property in Willow. After a boots-on-the-ground review, we are excited to confirm this property will safely accommodate our shooters and the extreme needs of this event.

SAVE THE DATE! October 5th, 2025 – Willow Creek Air Park

Registration opens TODAY! Visit AccurateAdvantage.US/Register to claim your shoot spot!
Spectator’s names can be included in the notes section, each trigger puller must register individually.

More details to come, but we DO know that this beautiful corner of the world will host drive-up access to the shooting platform and ample parking for competitors and spectators within walking distance of a BBQ tent, an epic bonfire and large social area where we can safely view the shooting activity.

Shooters are welcome to shoot competitively, or just for fun, specifics will be detailed to those on our interest list. Join the info list!

Thanks to Scott’s generosity and love of the shooting community, the revamped Alaska Mile will be a fantastic challenge, a memorable event, and we couldn’t ask for a more perfect location!

Thank you Scott, Arctic Ammo and Reloading and Accurate Advantage for making this possible.

See you in October!

https://willowcreekairpark.com/
Arctic Ammo and Reloading Supplies LLC
Accurate Advantage
Leupold Optics

Intermediate Bolt Rifle – OPEN
2025-07-30 17:30 - 21:30 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
Detailed, comprehensive training helping you further master the bolt rifle platform. Continue solid foundations for future shooting goals! Get ready for a hunt, prep for Mid Range Practical Rifle, Intro To Long Range, Long Range 101, or PRS – Whatever your goals might be, Join us for this informative class!

In this course we focus more on the trigger puller and the tools, specifically the optic, encouraging your platform to support impacts at distance, and advancing your comfort and knowledge of your tools to better serve you on the range or in the field.
Most of this course is shot from prone, benchrest, or modified prone as we seek to benchmark the precision and accuracy that will support consistency and accuracy.

– Sight In check – optics optimization

– Building a shooter’s platform / Basic accuracy to 300 yards
– Building and proving DOPE for your rifle 100-300 yards

– Intermediate Ballistics – understanding bullet drop
– Basics of atmospherics, what most effects your accuracy and precision
– MIL / MOA dial or hold over for hits at distance

– Heart Rate Stress Test and accuracy after effort

Doppler Radar and Downrange Cameras assist for this session for increased accuracy and time spent shooting instead of walking to check targets.

Prerequisite: Basic Bolt Rifle or equivalent experience (training does not have to have been through Accurate Advantage). Please call us to discuss your background and if you’d be a good fit for this course!
Total Course Length: 4 hours
Prerequisite Course(s):

Basic Bolt Rifle (or equivalent)

Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

Bolt action Rifle and magazine(s) if applicable – MUST BE SIGHTED IN AT 100 YARDS no exceptions
Scoped optic, minimum low power 3, must have a reticle with subtensions for holds OR an external elevation turret for dialing – call if otherwise equipped
60 rounds of ammo
Bipod or front sand bag

Provided:

Targets and backers, reactive steel targets
Binos or spotting scopes – limited quantities available to borrow
Shooting mats – limited quantities available to borrow
Variety of rear bags to try
DOPE building tools – Xero, Lab Radar, Calculators, etc

Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Ammo – some common calibers available in both match and standard variations – email for price and availability info.
Rental firearms – Basic Bolt Rifle ($50) Premium Bolt Rifle ($100)
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, Leupold optic, magazines (if applicable), Bipod, Shooting mat, and observation. Rentals are required to shoot provided factory ammo which is invoiced by rounds fired.

Intro To Long Range – 3 spots left!
2025-07-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
This course facilitates the establishment of the fundamentals most necessary to long-range shooting. As an intro, we overview the major “pillars” that provide you the most success in your long-range goals. This one-day course is for the competitor, the hunter, the hobbyist, or the curious looking to up their game or quench a curiosity about performance at distance. This is a great prep course for those looking to get into PRS! More info on Alaska PRS can be found HERE!
Topics covered include safety absolutes, platform imperatives, firing process, basic ballistics, atmospheric conditions, calculating and proving DOPE, understanding repeatable precision and accuracy, wind call and corrections, and more. Shooters will work in spotter / shooter teams and will cover an incredible amount of ground in a short amount of time.
Note that this is not a shooting fundamentals course – students must possess an existing competency in 200 to 300-yard precision / accuracy from the prone or benchrest position.
Preferred is for the student of this course to have completed either our Intermediate Bolt Rifle 201, or MidRange Practical Rifle, but previous training with us is not required. Call with questions or to discuss if this course is a good fit for you!
Total Course Length: 8 hours
Prerequisite Course(s):
Intermediate Bolt Rifle level of competency
Mid-range Practical Rifle level of competency
Required Equipment/Gear:

Centerfire rifle minimum caliber 6mm / .243 – must be sighted in for 100 yards no exceptions
Scope / Optic – variable power recommended, minimum power recommended for optic top range is 10s, example, 2-10x, better would be 5-25x or greater, call with questions about optics.
Optic can be MIL or MOA but must have a reticle with subtensions AND the optic must be equipped with an external turret that can be adjusted incrementally for elevation. Calibrated windage adjustment or subtensions are beneficial, but not required for this course. Need to borrow an optic? Contact us for details!
Ballistic Calculator – Kestrel or phone app such as Hornady 4DOF, Strelok Pro, AB, TRASOL, or ect call with questions
120-200 rounds of ammo
Bipod or sandbag for front rifle rest

Available:

Rental firearms – Basic Bolt Rifle ($50) Premium Bolt Rifle ($100) email for available models

Rental Package Includes: Bolt Action Rifle, Leupold optic, anti-cant device, magazines (if applicable), Bipod, Shooting mat, and observation equipment.
Rentals are required to shoot school provided factory ammo which is invoiced after class per rounds fired.

Firearms For Bear Defense – SHOTGUN – OPEN
2025-07-18 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-26 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Rabbit Creek Shooting Park, 15222 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
Agency Approved, Shotgun Primary – Other Firearms See Below:

This course meets the requirements of most corporate safety guidelines requiring employees and field staff to have a firearms safety certification prior to remote work in Alaska. Contact us if you have questions about certification for your staff!
Round out your bear awareness, confidence, and adventure readiness with this interactive, hands-on course. Bear Aware Part 1 is encouraged but not required.
This course covers:
– Range safety and course outline
– State law and regulations regarding firearms for bear defense
– Basic Ballistics – what makes a gun a “bear gun”
– Building a shooter’s platform that’s both effective and supportive to bear defense
– Basic Accuracy, emergency and one round reloads, malfunction fixes
– Team communication under pressure, team shooting commands,
– Use of support – positional shooting for accurate impacts
– Bear defense qualification (optional)
– State law regarding Defense of Life and Property, reporting requirements
Total Course Length: 4 hours – course cost does not include ammo which is invoices per rounds fired after training
Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.
Personal firearms are encouraged but not required.
Shoot up to 6 common “Bear Guns” in different calibers and configurations or train on a gun from your context.
If you’re bringing a gun of your own, don’t forget the sling, magazines, speed loaders, holsters, ammo, and any other associated accessories!
Provided:
– Range fee
– Firearms for live fire training – shotgun and handgun,
– Interactive bear targets,
– Eye and ear protection,
– Course materials and ballistics handout
– Course certification
Not Included: Ammo – billed per rounds shot, price list available on request
FIREARMS OTHER THAN SHOTGUNS (handguns, lever guns) ARE ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS. Please contact us if your agency permits the use of other firearms for bear defense – the core training will remain the same, then students of different platforms will break into sub groups to receive training specific to their platform. All shooters will rejoin for Use of Support / Positional shooting and the Bear Defense Qualification course of fire.
Firearms available to shoot:
Remington / Mossberg pump 12ga, Springfield XDM, FN510 in 10mm, Ruger and Smith & Wesson Revolvers in .38special, .357mag, .44 special / mag, .45 long colt, .454 casull,
Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Holsters, magazine pouches & gun belts are available to borrow.
Ammo – prices vary, most often charged by the rounds fired. Email for price info.
Firearms – Handgun / shotgun (No Charge!) See available guns listed above
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, magazines / speed loaders, belt, holster, magazine pouch, and sling where applicable.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Course Cost: $175.00

Bear Aware – OPEN
2025-07-18 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Rabbit Creek Shooting Park, 15222 New Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK, 99515, United States
Learn to Safely Enjoy the Alaskan Wilderness!
Classroom Session – Becoming Bear Aware
This course meets the requirements of most corporate safety guidelines requiring employees and field staff to have a safety certification prior to remote work in Alaska. Contact us if you have questions about certification for your staff!
An engaging multi-media presentation is brought to you by knowledgeable instructors who have spent a lifetime in the backcountry gaining personal experience from (literally) hundreds of positive AND negative bear encounters. We bring you this class not as a book-based curriculum but from experience. We want nothing more than for you to enjoy your work season or next adventure SAFELY, and CONFIDENTLY!
Subjects covered:
– Intro to Alaska’s unique wild aspects – Work and recreation in bear country
– Bear biology – identification, habits, and instinct
– Video presentation – bear behavior and situational response
– Situational awareness, preemptive planning
– Do’s and Don’t in bear country
– Pepper Spray – answering the question, “is it enough for bear defense”
– Live fire inert pepper spray – a comprehensive hands-on training opportunity
– Brief overview of firearms for bear defense
– Overview of state law and regulations regarding pepper and lead for defense
– Questions and Answers
Take Bear Aware as a standalone course, or combine it with our popular Firearms For Bear Defense course and receive 10% off!

Total Course Length: 4 hours
Provided:
– Training packet
– Field identification tools
– Inert pepper spray canister for live fire practice
– Certificate of course completion
Course Cost: $95.00

Talkeetna AK Concealed Carry –Day 2
2025-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
This course is for anyone 21 or more years of age who wishes to obtain a concealed handgun permit from the State of Alaska. Permits currently include NICS exemption, are currently reciprocal with 38 states, and are valid for ~5 years, expiring on your birthday in the 5th year.
Day 1: Click HERE for more info
Day 2: Through a series of scenario-based drills, students will refresh basic marksmanship skills and will develop and demonstrate safe and effective firearm handling. Presentation and recovery from and back to a holster, efficient reloads, and effective malfunction clearing are learned as platform mastery is encouraged. Students will engage targets from a variety of defensive distances and will be coached through critical decision making within the defensive mindset.
What: CHP Classroom – Day 1
When: Saturday, July 12th
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association Range (Driving directions linked HERE)
Main Office Classroom
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What: CHP Range – Day 2
When: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association Range (Driving directions linked HERE)
Range: 50yd handgun range
Round Count: 150-200 centerfire only (no rimfire)
Course Cost: $195
Students will be issued and must pass a written test as well as a shooting proficiency test for course completion.
Previous handgun experience is required for this course. At AAAK we believe that the choice to live a protected lifestyle should come after a solid foundation of safety, marksmanship and function has been established. Contact us with any questions! info@accurateadvantage.us or (907) 223-8617
Click here to view info about our Basic Handgun 101 course or Click here for info about a Private / Customized Instruction Session
Students are encouraged to bring a gun they already own. Firearms will be provided if a personal gun becomes unusable or if fit and function difficulties are effecting safety.
A sturdy belt, outside the waistband hip holster or an approved concealed carry holster, and magazine pouch are also required, but can be borrowed from Accurate Advantage for this course.

Talkeetna AK Concealed Carry –Day 1 - 3 spots left!
2025-07-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
This course is for anyone 21 or more years of age who wishes to obtain a concealed handgun permit from the State of Alaska. Permits currently include NICS exemption, are currently reciprocal with 38 states, and are valid for ~5 years, expiring on your birthday in the 5th year.
Day 1: With humor, a lifetime of personal experience, and an interactive format, Accurate Advantage’s staff and a certified law enforcement officer coach students through the basic knowledge, skill, and mindset essential for lawful and effective firearm use for protection of self and family. Time flies when you’re having fun and learning from scenarios that actually happened encourages a more applicable understanding. Join us to learn about the law-abiding citizen’s right to justified self-defense. Classroom training on SIRT Laser pistols allows familiarity with presentations from a holster, proper grip, stance, and sight picture giving you an advantage prior to the range qualification on day two.
Day 2: Click HERE for more info about range day
What: CHP Classroom – Day 1
When: Saturday, July 12th
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association Range (Driving directions linked HERE)
Main Office Classroom
AND
What: CHP Range – Day 2
When: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association Range (Driving directions linked HERE)
Range: 50yd handgun range
Round Count: 150-200 centerfire only (no rimfire)
Course Cost: $195
Students will be issued and must pass a written test as well as a shooting proficiency test for course completion.
Previous handgun experience is required for this course. At AAAK we believe that the choice to live a protected lifestyle should come after a solid foundation of safety, marksmanship and function has been established. Contact us with any questions! info@accurateadvantage.us or (907) 223-8617
Click here to view info about our Basic Handgun 101 course or Click here for info about a Private / Customized Instruction Session
Students are encouraged to bring a gun they already own. Firearms will be provided if a personal gun becomes unusable or if fit and function difficulties are effecting safety.
A sturdy belt, outside the waistband hip holster or an approved concealed carry holster, and magazine pouch are also required, but can be borrowed from Accurate Advantage for this course.

Mid-range Practical Rifle - Day 2 - OPEN
2025-07-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
This course seeks to equip you with practical bolt action rifle skills preparing you to place consistent, accurate shot groups at distances ranging from 100-600 yards. We utilize time-proven technique and field proven wisdom to assure accurate performance at various yardages in a variety of compromised positions preparing the hunter, the target shooter, or the competitor for repetitive accuracy.
This course includes two shooting sessions: the first session covers safety foundations, optics basics, platform technique, sight in and velocity check, basic internal / external ballistics, accuracy / precision fundamentals, calibrating “hunting accuracy” for your rifle at 100-200 yards, fast acquisition pressure training, positional shooting and wraps up with dry fire homework. From sight in, to the steel challenge finishing up our first day together, this course will challenge and encourage existing bolt rifle skills taking them to new levels.
The second session will prepare you for practical accuracy to 600 yards – up to 1000 yards if your equipment and capability will allow. Reading wind, effective wind holds, dialing yardage, estimating hold over, and sending consistent hits continues our training as accuracy improving drills at mixed ranges stretch existing skill. Positional shooting, reload drills, unknown yardage and heart rate challenges add the fun back in as we challenge each other to consistent mid range accuracy.
Total Course Length: 16 hours
Prerequisite Course(s):

Basic Bolt Rifle / Basic Carbine Rifle (or equivalent, contact us
Intermediate Bolt Rifle

Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

Centerfire rifle – must be sighted in for 100 yards
Scope / Optic – preferred minimum power must be 3x or greater
Optic can be MIL or MOA but must have a reticle with subtensions, or the optic must be equipped with an external turret that can be adjusted incrementally for elevation. Calibrated windage adjustment or subtensions are beneficial, but not required for this course.
200 rounds of ammo required (total for both sessions)
Bipod or sandbag for front rifle rest

Suggested Equipment:

Snap cap for your rifle caliber
Shooting mat (most shooting will be done from the prone position)
Binos or spotting scope – available to borrow if needed

Provided:

Targets / backers, steel targets
Pre calculated DOPE card / Wind drift chart
MOA / MIL increment computers
Shooting mat – limited quantities available to borrow
Binos or spotting scope – limited quantities available to borrow

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Ammo – some common calibers available in both match and standard variations – email for price and availability info.
Rental firearms – Basic Bolt Rifle ($50) Premium Bolt Rifle ($100) Scoped Carbine ($25)
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, Leupold optic, magazines (if applicable), Bipod, Shooting mat, and observation. Rentals are required to shoot school provided factory ammo which is invoiced by rounds fired.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Course Cost: $375.00
Your Next Steps: Check the calendar for upcoming courses and then register and pay for your course. Courses are filled on a first-paid, first-serve basis.

Mid-range Practical Rifle - Day 1 - OPEN
2025-07-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
This course seeks to equip you with practical bolt action or carbine rifle skills preparing you to place consistent, accurate shot groups at distances ranging from 100-600 yards. We utilize time-proven technique and field proven wisdom to assure accurate performance at various yardages in a variety of compromised positions preparing the hunter, the target shooter, or the competitor for repetitive accuracy.
This course includes two shooting sessions: the first session covers safety foundations, optics basics, platform technique, sight in and velocity check, basic internal / external ballistics, accuracy / precision fundamentals, calibrating “effective accuracy” for your rifle at 100-200 yards, fast acquisition pressure training, positional shooting and wraps up with dry fire homework. From sight in, to the steel challenge finishing up our first day together, this course will challenge and encourage existing bolt rifle skills taking them to new levels.
The second session will prepare you for practical accuracy to 600 yards – up to 1000 yards if your equipment and capability will allow. Reading wind, effective wind holds, dialing yardage, estimating hold over, utilizing a reticle to range, measure, and calculate corrections, and sending consistent hits continues our training as accuracy improving drills at mixed ranges stretch existing skill. Positional shooting, reload drills, unknown yardage and heart rate challenges add the fun back in as we challenge each other to consistent mid range accuracy.
Total Course Length: 16 hours
Prerequisite Course(s):

Basic Bolt Rifle / Basic Carbine Rifle (or equivalent, contact us
Intermediate Bolt Rifle

Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

Centerfire rifle – must be sighted in for 100 yards
Scope / Optic – preferred minimum power must be 3x or greater
Optic can be MIL or MOA but must have a reticle with subtensions, or the optic must be equipped with an external turret that can be adjusted incrementally for elevation. Calibrated windage adjustment or subtensions are beneficial, but not required for this course.
200 rounds of ammo required (total for both sessions)
Bipod or sandbag for front rifle rest

Suggested Equipment:

Snap cap for your rifle caliber
Shooting mat (most shooting will be done from the prone position)
Binos or spotting scope – available to borrow if needed

Provided:

Targets / backers, steel targets
Pre calculated DOPE card / Wind drift chart
MOA / MIL increment computers
Shooting mat – limited quantities available to borrow
Binos or spotting scope – limited quantities available to borrow

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Ammo – some common calibers available in both match and standard variations – email for price and availability info.
Rental firearms – Basic Bolt Rifle ($50) Premium Bolt Rifle ($100) Scoped Carbine ($25)
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, Leupold optic, magazines (if applicable), Bipod, Shooting mat, and observation. Rentals are required to shoot school provided factory ammo which is invoiced by rounds fired.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Course Cost: $375.00
Your Next Steps: Check the calendar for upcoming courses and then register and pay for your course. Courses are filled on a first-paid, first-serve basis.

Basic Bolt Rifle - OPEN
2025-06-27 17:30 - 21:30 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
Bolt Rifle Foundations – 25-200 yards
4 hours of comprehensive training helping you master bolt rifle foundations. Build a solid base for future shooting goals, learn a new caliber or optic, lose an accuracy preventing habit, dial in a new rifle, get ready for a hunt, or prep for one of our long range courses – You don’t want to miss this informative class!
– Sight In check / Scope adjustment
– Building a shooter’s platform / Basic accuracy
– Basics of benchrest shooting – 25 – 200 yards
– Basic ballistics – understand accuracy and how to achieve consistency
– Rifle familiarity / Positional Shooting
– Heart rate / trigger control under pressure
– Rifle maintenance overview
Required Equipment:
– Bolt action Rifle and magazine(s) if applicable – MUST BE SIGHTED IN AT 100 YARDS
(if a 100 yard zero hasn’t yet been achieved, see us for a Private / Custom Instruction to get you dialed!)
– Scoped optic
– 40-60 rounds of factory loaded ammo
– Bi-pod or front rifle rest / bag
– Range and weather appropriate clothing – sturdy footwear,
– Water, snacks,
Suggested Equipment:
– Spotting scope or binos
Provided Equipment:
– Eye and ear protection
– Rifle rests and sand bags
– Sight in / maintenance tools
– Targets and backers, steel targets
– Instruction / backup rifles
Rental Rifles are available – $25 includes an appropriate rifle, Leupold variable power optic, bi-pod, shoulder pad and shooting mat.
Ammo must be purchased from Accurate Advantage for rental rifles – prices vary, contact us for details!

NRL Hunter Match
2025-06-22 07:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-21 07:00 - 19:00 | AK
More Information and Registration Linked HERE

Range Location: MP 174 Parks Highway Alaska ( near Cantwell, Alaska)
Welcome to the 2025 NRL Hunter ALASKAN WILDERNESS HUNTER.
This match is located in the rugged foothills of the Alaska Range, under the shadow of Denali and will provide realistic hunting scenarios from natural terrain in this region. You can expect heavy brush with angled slopes and gorgeous views. This time of year Alaska will be reaching the peak of the summer solstice offering nearly 24 hrs of daylight. With temperatures ranging from the mid 20s-60s with snow pack just above our match location. We highly suggest packing layers.
The firing line will be on a trail east of the highway, approximately 2/3 of a mile from the highway. Expect approximately 400’ of elevation gain across the course. Travel from parking to the firing line will be by foot. We will be shooting in a 180-degree field of fire with the no-shoot zone paralleling the highway. Expect targets from 15yd – 1,000yd along a 3-mile-long firing line. Moderate hiking will be required.
The Match Zero Range will be open for a limited amount of time on Saturday (RSOs have their own window), if you feel you’ll want more than a few rounds for confirmation, we strongly suggest you stop along the way to the match to zero – see below for convenient range options. Power factor will be checked (if necessary) in this same window.
Match Parking: There is a pull-off on the left (west) side of the highway just before the Hurricane Gulch Bridge. Just north of the bridge will be a signed lot for parking. Additional parking will be available along the highway.
Check-in: A tent will be set up in the parking lot just north of the bridge, serving as the check-in and banquet location. This will serve as a base of operations for the match.
Range Officers: We are seeking experienced RO’s. If you’d like the opportunity to compete and work as a stage RO for the match, please complete the RO Application (TBD). For more info email lrsalaska1000@gmail.com
ROs WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR POINTS & PRIZES AT THIS EVENT. With the goal of rewarding and securing quality ROs during the 2-day event, they have been offered the opportunity to complete all stages in a 1-day timeframe for points amongst the other hunters and prize eligibility. ROs will complete the full COF on the competitor Check-in Day.
Schedule: (Subject To Change!)
FRIDAY, June 20th
RO SHOOT DAY: 0700 – completion. ROs will shoot the entire COF for score. Lunch served at the shooting stages.
SHOOTER SIGHT IN IS LIMITED, Power Factor Check and a short window for sight in will be made available. See below for convenient range options along your travel route to the match.
SATURDAY, June 21st
0700 – 1100: Hunter check in and stage vendor set up. Lunch served on site.
0900 – 1100: Power Factor and Sight-In Window
1100: Hunter meeting and safety brief
1200 –1900: on station, competing until 12 stages are complete – Dinner served at the shooting stages.

This is solstice! We have 23 hours of daylight!

SUNDAY, June 22nd
0700: Hunters head directly to stages
0730: Stages open until COF is completed.
1400: Awards and late lunch in the tent on site

Match Fees

Skill Division – $150 (Individual)
Individual Competitor – $300
Team Competitors (2) – $600
No refunds will be available, but if you need to sell your slot just keep us in the loop and we can adjust as needed.

NRL Hunter Match - RO Day
2025-06-20 07:00 - 19:00 | AK

Phillip Velayo - Progressive Precision Rifle Course
2025-06-12 09:00 - 2025-06-14 18:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
Course Details are linked HERE~
Registration is OPEN, spots are limited.
Connect with Phil and learn about upcoming courses through his website, The Cadre Training
YouTube,
Social Media
or wherever you get your podcasts!
What: PPRC
When: June 8-11, 2025
Location: Upper Susitna Shooters Association – Talkeetna, AK

Phillip Velayo - Foundation Precision Rifle Course
2025-06-08 09:00 - 2025-06-11 18:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
Course Details are linked HERE~
Registration is OPEN, spots are limited.
Connect with Phil and learn about upcoming courses through his website, The Cadre Training
YouTube,
Social Media
or wherever you get your podcasts!
What: FPRC
When: June 8-11, 2025
Location: Upper Susitna Shooters Association – Talkeetna, AK

Arctic Guardian 2025
2025-06-07 07:30 - 17:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
Details linked HERE
Visit the AG social media platforms for registration announcements!

Phillip Velayo - Performance Competition Precision Rifle
2025-06-04 09:00 - 2025-06-06 18:00 | Snowshoe Gun Club, 40450 Shotgun Dr., Kenai,, AK, 99661, United States
Course Details are linked HERE~
Registration is OPEN, spots are limited!
Connect with Phil and learn about upcoming courses through his website, The Cadre Training
YouTube,
Social Media
or wherever you get your podcasts!
What: PCPR
When: June 4-6, 2025
Location: Snowshoe Gun Club – Kenai Alaska

Intermediate Handgun 201 – OPEN
2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
Designed for the more experienced handgun shooter, this course will take you outside your comfort zone, adding to your toolbox accuracy from compromised shooting positions, safe, effective movement, pressure training, fast acquisition, multiple target engagement, and more!
Existing handgun platform manipulations are perfected as you assimilate a mindset that will make you a more alert, better prepared defender of yourself and those you love, and a more precise shooter under pressure.
Drilling bilateral shooting, we round out your skillset with scenarios forcing team communication, solid fundamentals and intermediate level marksmanship You’ll refresh a basic understanding of Alaska defense law, and will be challenged as you build on your handgun foundation of safe, instinctive accuracy. Find confidence, in competence.
Total Course Length: 7 hours
Prerequisite Course(s):

Basic Handgun 101 (or equivalent, contact us if training has been outside of Accurate Advantage)

Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.
– Personal Firearm – available to rent from AAAK
– At least 3 magazines (semi-autos) or 4 speed loaders (revolvers)
– 400 rounds factory ammunition – no reloads please
– OWB Hip Holster and double magazine / speed loader pouch (please contact us for parameters, available to borrow from AAAK)
Provided:
– Eye & ear protection
– Targets and backers
– Barricades / structures
Available (may incur an additional cost):
Holsters, magazine pouches & gun belts are available to borrow
Ammo – prices vary, most often charged by the rounds fired. Email for price info
Rental firearms – Handgun ($15)
Rental Package Includes: firearm, magazines / speed loaders, belt, holster, magazine pouch, and sling where applicable
Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Course Cost: $195.00
Your Next Steps: Check the calendar for upcoming courses and then register and pay for your course. Courses are filled on a first-paid, first-serve basis.

Bear Aware – OPEN
2025-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Rabbit Creek Shooting Park, 15222 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States

Intro To NRL Hunter - 4 spots left!
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Upper Susitna Shooters Association Range, Mile 94 Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
An introduction of how to prepare for and successfully shoot an NRL Hunter Match. Register HERE
Have you been curious about the National Rifle League and the fastest growing competitive shooting event in the nation? Welcome to NRL Hunter!
In this training event we’re excited to detail the outline, mindset, and skillset challenged by an NRL hunter match, and get you feeling ready to jump in to your first event!
Training Will Include:
-Full overview of the NRL Hunter match structure, rules, and process.
-The CORE of NRL, how it differs from other options and why it was created
-Gear suggestions, set up, and tips that could save you hours and dollars as you look into joining the NRL match series!
-Rifle configuration, optics optimization, tripod / bipod interface
-Understanding of positional shooting, entry and exits to awkward positions, use of equipment for better stability, and natural point of aim,
-Shoot 3 stages as if you were registered as a Skills Shooter. Shoot the final 2 stages as if you were registered as an Individual Shooter (teams welcome to both!)
-After everyone has completed the full walk through of all stages, 3 stages will reopen for continued training. Each stage will be monitored by an experienced RO, and all borrow equipment will be available.
This event is hosted at the Upper Susitna Shooters Association 1000 yard range in Talkeetna, HOWEVER to keep stages blind, we’re shooting laterally across the 1000 yard range, which means, we’re training for a centerfire NRL Hunter competition, but can only shoot .22LR. .22LR ONLY no 22mag or .17HMR please.
True to the nature of the NRL hunter competitive structure, in this match,the targets are achievable for the average mid-range shooter – the shooting portion is not the only challenge. Finding, ranging correctly, dialing for, and impacting the targets on a tight timeline from constructed shooting positions are together a formidable challenge! But arguably the most fun you’ll have with a rifle.
You can expect targets to range from 50-150 yards mimicking calculating ballistics for standard NRL targets which average from 300-700 yards. Targets will be sized appropriately to the NRL standard.
Packing List:
-Rimfire .22LR rifle, bolt or semi auto, best if equipped with removable magazines – 8 rounds possible per stage. Extra magazines and magazine pouch on your belt or rifle are recommended
– Scoped optic – best if equipped with externally adjustable turrets, AND / OR a reticle with sub-tensions for holds – remember targets are 30-100 yards in distance and range in size from 1″ – 6″
-Ammo – 40 rounds + sighters + practice ammo for continued training after the “match” concludes.
-Tripod, binos (range finding binos are NRL Preferred, but non RX is fine!) Range finder, tac table, shooting bag, bipod,
-DOPE for targets 30-100 yards
-Backpack – something you’d use for hunting! Does not have to be a frame pack, thought it’s nice if it can accommodate the shooting gear you’ll need for the day, and large enough to be supportive for a rear rest.
Clothing should be weather appropriate – factor in seasonal range conditions. Knee pads are recommended. Firing points are in the woods, dirt or mud – dress accordingly.
Available to Borrow:
If you don’t yet own, or have a source who can lend you the above items, every stage will have the following items available for your use.
– Rimfire Rifle / ammo / extra magazines – on your honor, bring cash to cover rounds fired in training if using our rifles – suggested $10-$20.
– Tripod, Tac Table,
– Shooting bag
– Binos / Range Finder
In preparation for this train up, please read the official NRL rules linked HERE.
Other Helpful Trainings:
Intro To Positional Shooting – May 10th
Intro To Tripods – May 10th
Reminder: This training is for centerfire NRL Hunter competition, but will require the use of Rimfire ONLY due to our range limitations – Any scoped .22 rifle, semi auto or bolt, with the ability to shoot MOA groups at 100 yards is welcome in this class!
Dust off that scoped .22, it’s time to come get your learn on! See You There!
Airport Pickup from TKA available, contact us for options!
The Alaska NRL Hunter competition June 20-22 is currently listed as FULL, some spots are changing hands and are are listed on the NRL Hunter Official Facebook page. Visit their page for more info!
ROs are still needed as well! Contact us for details!

NEW! Handgun Marksmanship - 3 spots left!
2025-05-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park, 20269 Birchwood Spur Rd, Chugiak, AK, 99567, United States
NEW CLASS!
You asked, we’ve answered!
Handgun Marksmanship seeks to equip the handgun shooter with the skillset required to fire a handgun accurately and precisely. With an emphasis on the fundamentals and drills tailored to repeatable results, this course expands on previous training encouraging a complete understanding of the mechanics of consistent precision and accuracy. There elements are the bedrock of defense, competition, and growth as a committed handgun shooter. Watch your successes in real time as you take a moment to invest in the foundation on which all other handgun skillsets are built.
We’re excited to launch this curriculum, and look forward to watching you conquer these vital principles. This is a fantastic refresher course to those who’ve stepped away from the handgun platform and would like to re-enter, or to those still building their skillset towards Intermediate Handgun 201, Advanced Handgun 301, and beyond.
Total Course Length: 3 hours
Prerequisite Training: Basic Handgun 101 (or equivalent), Concealed Handgun Permit, (within 1 year) Private / Custom Instruction (Contact us for details of what PCIs qualify!)
Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

Pistol with at least 2 magazines or revolver with at least 2 speed loaders
200+ Rounds of ammo
Hip holster and magazine pouch – available to borrow

Provided:

Eye & ear protection
Targets and backers

Available: (may incur an additional cost):

Holsters, magazine pouches & gun belts are available to borrow.
Rental firearms – Handgun ($15)
Rental Package Includes: Firearm, magazines / speed loaders, belt, holster, magazine pouch. Ammo invoiced per rounds fired.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.
Course Cost: $175.00 (does include range fees)
Your Next Steps: Check the calendar for upcoming courses and then register and pay for your course. Courses are filled on a first-paid, first-serve basis.

Intro To Tripods 101
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Birchwood Recreational Shooting Park, Eagle River, AK, United States
Have you been curious about tripod support and how it might benefit your precision shooting? THIS INTRO IS FOR YOU!
In this foundational introduction, you’ll have the opportunity to try a variety of today’s top tripod brands in action, learning your likes and dislikes, do’s and don’ts of tripod use, and gaining a taste of the support that can be provided by a properly positioned tripod.
Whether you’re a hunter, a defender, a competitor, or a hobby shooter, you will benefit from this intro!
Description:
Introducing you to the benefit of tripod support and the foundations of effective use
– Hands-on experience with a variety of top brands – learn what you like before you invest
– Deploying and proper placement for the best support
– Live fire T&E – primary and secondary tripod support (top comment from our last class was, “more time to shoot!” Heard!)
– Positional support with a tripod
Instructor supplied:
– Variety of top brand tripods
– Variety of steel targets – expect 4MOA and larger
– Interactive instructor training
Student supplied:
– Bolt or carbine Rifle – must be prepared to take shots from 100-300 yards on steel
– ~20-40 rounds of ammo, no steel core, no .338 or 50BMG
– Personal tripods are encouraged if applicable
– Knee pads encouraged

NEW! Intro To Positional Shooting - OPEN
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park, 20269 Birchwood Spur Rd, Chugiak, AK, 99567, United States
You Asked, We Answered! Intro To Positional Shooting now live!

This course offers 4 hours of dynamic training helping you conquer accuracy and precision with a bolt rifle OFF THE BENCH!

This is a fantastic course if you plan to hunt, would like to take existing bolt rifle skills to the next level, or plan to compete in NRL, PRS, or multi-gun sports,
We introduce the science behind body positioning, and take that into practice on a variety of common competition props and field scenarios to further aid your ability to quickly build stable shooting positions in awkward positions in limited timelines. This class is full of progress – a huge confidence booster towards you competitive career or field season ahead.

– Sight In check / Scope adjustment – Benchrest

– Building a shooter’s platform OFF THE BENCH! Mechanics of body support

– Basic Positional Shooting in several common field style positions

– Basic Ballistics – understand accuracy and how to achieve consistency

– Heart rate / trigger control under pressure
– Tripod shooting – effectiveness and benefits

Required Equipment:
– Bolt action Rifle and the magazine(s) if applicable
– 40+ rounds of factory loaded ammo
– Range and weather appropriate clothing layers, sturdy footwear,

Suggested Equipment:
– Spotting scope / tripod or binos (not required)
– Shooting mat / knee pads

Provided Equipment:
– Variety of props and positional challenges to shoot from
– Shoulder pads / recoil reducers
– Eye and ear protection
– Tripods
– Maintenance tools
– Targets 100- 330 yards

Contact us with any questions!
