Rehan Tahir

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Our Private Firearm Instruction provides focused, one-on-one coaching designed to build safe gun handling skills, confidence, and practical shooting fundamentals. Each session is tailored to the individual, ensuring instruction meets your experience level, goals, and learning pace.

This offering is well-suited for new shooters, concealed carry applicants, and experienced firearm owners who want personalized feedback and structured improvement. Private instruction allows for maximum focus, immediate feedback, and a structured approach to developing safe and effective firearm skills. Book your private session today and take a meaningful step toward becoming a more competent and responsible firearm owner.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• One-on-one instruction with a certified firearms instructor

• Individualized coaching based on your goals and experience

• Emphasis on safety, responsibility, and fundamentals

• A professional, supportive learning environment

SAMPLE INSTRUCTION TOPICS

• Firearm safety rules and safe handling

• Proper stance, grip, and body positioning

• Sight alignment and trigger control

• Accuracy development and consistency

WHO THIS IS FOR

• First-time shooters seeking individualized attention

• Concealed carry permit applicants preparing for qualification

• Firearm owners looking to improve fundamentals

• Individuals preferring private instruction over group classes

LESSON DETAILS

• Session length: 50-minute private instruction session

• Location: Riverside Magnum Range, 12391 Sampson Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

• Equipment: Bring your own firearm, eye protection, and ear protection

• Ammunition: Available for purchase on-site and must be used on the range (cannot be taken home)

PRICING & POLICIES

• $100 per 50-minute session (includes range fee and targets)

• No refunds

• Cancellations or rescheduling require at least 48 hours’ notice to receive a credit for future instruction

• Cancellations within 48 hours forfeit 100% of the session cost with no credit

LEGAL NOTICE & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participation requires lawful eligibility to possess and use firearms under California law. Valid government-issued identification may be required. All instruction is conducted in accordance with California and range safety regulations.

Basic Pistol Fundamentals Flagship Training Course by Apex Tactical Athletics Classroom + Live Fire Range Session

This two-part Basic Pistol Fundamentals course is designed to build safe, confident, and competent handgun handling skills for new and developing shooters. The course combines in-depth classroom instruction with a supervised live-fire range session, allowing students to first learn and practice core concepts before applying them in a controlled, real-world environment. This training is ideal for first-time firearm owners, new shooters, or anyone seeking a structured and professional introduction to safe and effective handgun use.

Course Structure Part 1 – Classroom Instruction (6 Hours) Covers safety principles, fundamentals, and dry practice. Held at APEX Tactical Athletics: 11330 Chinaberry St, Corona, CA 92883

Part 2 – Live Fire Range Session (1 Hour) This is a separate session scheduled with your instructor during weekday evening hours at: Riverside Magnum Range Address: 12391 Sampson Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

What You’ll Learn

• Firearm safety rules and safe handling • Handgun parts and basic operation • Proper stance, grip, and body mechanics • Sight alignment and trigger control • Fundamentals of accuracy and recoil management • Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing • Range safety procedures and etiquette

What’s Included • 7 hours of in-person classroom instruction • 1 hour of supervised live-fire training • Certified instructor coaching • Structured drills and guided practice • Individual feedback and correction • Range Fees • 1 target per student. • Use of instructors firearm if needed • Ear and Eye Protection if needed.

What's Not Included • Ammunition; you must bring ammunition if you own a firearm or purchase from me to be used at the range only (no take home). Ammunition can be purchased for a $15 fee.

Who This Is For • New or beginner handgun shooters • First-time firearm owners • Individuals seeking foundational training • Anyone preparing for CCW or advanced courses

Registration & Cancellation Policy

No refunds. Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the scheduled classroom session may be transferred to a future course date, at the instructor's discretion and subject to availability.

No refunds for late cancellations or no-shows. Raincheck within 48 hours of the class may be granted at the discretion of APEX Tactical Athletics for special circumstances only.

A personal and home-protection plan is the foundation of responsible self-defense. This lesson teaches students how to recognize threats early, avoid danger whenever possible, and make legally sound decisions if a situation escalates.

In this live, instructor-led session conducted via Zoom, students learn how situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and preparation can provide critical seconds that make the difference between escape and confrontation. You’ll explore how criminals select targets, how to avoid looking like an easy victim, and how to identify danger zones before you’re forced to react.

The course also covers practical strategies for protecting your home, including entry points criminals use most often, how to strengthen doors and windows, how alarms and lighting affect risk, and how to build a simple, effective home-defense plan for your family.

Finally, you’ll learn how mental rehearsal and planning help bridge the gap between range training and real-world encounters, and how permits to carry fit into a complete personal-protection strategy.

Topics include:

• The purpose of a personal and home-protection plan
• Conflict avoidance and the “reasonable person” standard
• Situational awareness and the color codes of awareness
• Threat detection, danger zones, and time-distance principles
• Not looking like a victim
• Home security and home-defense planning
• Mental exercises for decision-making under stress
• How permits to carry fit into a protection strategy

This session provides a practical, real-world framework for staying safe in public and at home — before violence ever becomes the only option.

This virtual mini course provides a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to the core concepts every responsible firearm owner should understand for personal protection and home defense.

Students will learn the universal firearm safety rules, how to safely clear and handle handguns, and gain a clear understanding of how different firearm platforms function, including revolvers, semi-automatics, and striker-fired pistols.

The course also covers handgun ammunition, common malfunctions and how to clear them, and introduces home-defense options such as shotguns, the AR-15 platform, and non-lethal use-of-force tools.

This course emphasizes safety, informed decision-making, and responsible ownership, making it ideal for new gun owners, concealed carry applicants, or anyone seeking a strong foundational understanding of defensive firearms.

Perfect for:

New or first-time firearm owners

Concealed carry students

Home defense-minded individuals

Anyone wanting to build safe, confident firearm fundamentals

Please note: Due to limited availability and capacity, there are no cancellations, rain checks, or refunds.

This virtual mini course focuses on the essential skills required for real-world defensive shooting, emphasizing practical performance under stress rather than traditional range marksmanship.

Students will learn how defensive encounters differ from standard target shooting, how to build effective muscle memory, and how to apply a proper grip, natural shooting platform, and efficient trigger control. The course also covers key concepts such as point/instinctive shooting, flash sight picture, precise sight alignment, and balancing speed with accuracy in close, high-stress situations.

This course is designed to help shooters develop the ability to deliver accurate, controlled fire quickly and safely in realistic self-defense contexts.

Ideal for:

Concealed carry holders

Home defense-minded firearm owners

Shooters transitioning from range practice to defensive application

Anyone seeking practical, real-world shooting fundamentals

Please note: Due to limited availability and capacity, there are no cancellations, rain checks, or refunds.

This is a state-mandated 16-hour course required for first-time Riverside County CCW applicants. Taught by Dr. Rehan Tahir — PhD, CSCS, CA DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, CA POST CCW Tactics Instructor.

Course covers all CA SB 2 required topics: firearm safety, legal use of force, California carry laws, prohibited places, mental wellness, and non-lethal self-defense. Includes instructor-guided simulations, dry-fire and holster draw instruction, live-fire qualification, and written examination.

Live-fire qualification: 7, 10, and 15 yards · 6 rounds each · 70% to pass · two attempts allowed · all shots in the green zone · not timed.

Holster requirement: Kydex only, make/model-specific. Strong-side or appendix (AIWB) draw only. No leather, universal, or off-body holsters accepted. What to bring:

• Your registered handgun(s) — up to 6 on your permit. First firearm included in course fee. Additional firearms: +$30 for 2nd, +$30 for 3rd. Firearms after the 3rd are free.
• Kydex holster specifically made for each firearm
• 100 rounds of ammunition per firearm
• Your own eye and ear protection
• Targets and range fees are included

You must be able to safely handle, manipulate, and shoot your firearm before attending. This is not a beginner's class.

Start your Riverside County application at riversideca.permitium.com before registering for class.

This is the state-mandated 8-hour renewal course for current Riverside County CCW permit holders. Taught by Dr. Rehan Tahir — PhD, CSCS, CA DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, CA POST CCW Tactics Instructor.

Renewal applicants attend Day 2 of the course alongside initial applicants. Course covers: dry-fire and holster draw instruction, live-fire qualification, non-lethal self-defense, instructor-guided simulations, mental wellness, California legal supplement, and written examination.

Effective January 1, 2026: Your renewal application and CCW Qualification Certificate must be submitted to Riverside County within 90 days of your permit's expiration. Start the renewal process at least 6 months before expiration.

Live-fire qualification: 7, 10, and 15 yards · 6 rounds each · 70% to pass · two attempts allowed.

Holster requirement: Kydex only, make/model-specific. Strong-side or appendix (AIWB) draw only.

What to bring:

• Your registered handgun(s) — up to 6 on your permit. First firearm included in course fee. Additional firearms: +$30 for 2nd, +$30 for 3rd. Firearms after the 3rd are free.
• Kydex holster for each firearm
• 100 rounds of ammunition per firearm
• Your own eye and ear protection
• Targets and range fees are included

Arrive range-ready — class begins at the range.

Dry-Fire Fundamentals

Dry-fire is where real shooters build the skills that live-fire just tests. This session is one-on-one, in a private training setting, using MANTIS X real-time feedback and Laser X Academy targets to show you exactly what your trigger pull, grip, and draw are actually doing — not what you think they're doing.

What's Covered

Grip and stance fundamentals Trigger control (the #1 fix most shooters need) Draw mechanics Real-time performance feedback

Format

60 minutes · 1-on-1 · Private in-home training space · No live ammunition

Who It's For

New shooters building fundamentals, CCW candidates prepping for live-fire qualification, or any permit holder who wants to tighten up before their next range session.

What to Bring

Training materials provided onsite. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Taught by Dr. Rehan Tahir — NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, CA DOJ CCW Instructor, CA POST CCW Tactics Instructor.