Live-Fire Firearms Training

Live-Fire Firearms Training

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Armed Outdoors LLC offers structured firearms training sessions with a safety first mentality.

Quick Hits:

  • What: One-on-one instruction on private outdoor range
  • Location: Northeast Houston – Porter / New Caney / Kingwood / Cleveland and surrounding areas
  • Cost: $250 for 2-hour private session
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We offer private and small-group live-fire firearms training focused on safe gun handling, using proper fundamentals, and building functional shooting skills. Whether you are brand new to firearms or refining your existing skills, every session is structured with clear goals.

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Training provided at a private range near Cleveland, Texas, serving North East Houston (Porter / New Caney / Kingwood / Atascocita / Humble / Cleveland / Splendora and surrounding areas).

All instruction is provided by NRA Certified Instructors

Chris Fortenberry
Owner and Chief Firearms Instructor
Armed Outdoors LLC
Chris@thearmedoutdoorsman.com

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Why Train With Armed Outdoors

  • Structured training
    • Every session follows a clear progression. safety and fundamentals come first.
  • Private Range Environment
    • Training is conducted on a private range at Trinity Armory, allowing focused instruction without public range distractions.
  • Confidence-Focused Approach
    • New shooters are coached in a positive manner to build safe habits and develop skills they will need to be successful.
    • Experienced shooters receive targeted refinement to address what they each need individually.
  • Professional Oversight
    • Sessions emphasize safety, proper firearm handling, and achieving student growth.
    • All sessions are covered by professional liability insurance.

Advisory & Consulting Services

Looking for guidance beyond the range? Advisory and consulting sessions are available for gear selection, training progression planning, and structured skill development.

Advisory & Consulting Services Available

Training Philosophy

At the Armed Outdoors LLC we believe that training should first and foremost be safety focused. All training should help to build confidence and competency in students, and enable you to go to the range and do more than just punch paper. Our instruction treats all shooters as individuals with different needs. Every session emphasizes:

• Safety and range discipline
• Proper fundamentals
• Realistic pacing
• Clear next steps

All sessions are time-structured and professionally supervised.

Private Live-Fire Instruction

Instruction pricing covers professional training, safety oversight, and coaching. Pricing is based on session type and duration. Equipment use does not affect instruction pricing. Live-fire sessions are structured to fit within the scheduled time

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Personalized .22 LR Fundamentals Instruction

$150 initial 60-minute session

If you are unsure of where to start our, .22 LR fundamental course is it. Training is conducted using .22 LR firearms to prioritize safety, building confidence, and learning fundamentals. This 60-minute session is ideal as an introductory evaluation. It is not a substitute for the full 2-hour Foundations session.

At the end of the session, you will receive a recommendation for next steps based on your performance and goals. Most new shooters benefit from the full 2-hour Foundations session for deeper skill development and progression planning.

Clients who complete a .22 LR session and book a Foundations session within 30 days may apply $20 of their initial session toward their 2-hour training.

Includes 100 rounds of ammunition and use of instructor-provided .22 LR rifle or pistol for training.

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Personalized Live-Fire Firearms Instruction – 2 Hour Private Session

$250 per participant

This two-hour private session is structured private instruction tailored to your firearm platform and skill level. There are two tracks to choose from.

  • Foundations Track: This is for new shooters and those who are returning after an extended break.
    • Training is conducted using .22 LR firearms to prioritize safety, confidence, and fundamentals. Centerfire handgun or AR-15 instruction may be introduced later in the session if appropriate or scheduled as a follow-on session.
    • Includes how to disassemble and clean your firearms.
    • Designed to grow your skills and move you to the Experienced Shooter Track.
  • Experienced Shooter Track: This is for those who are experienced with shooting and are looking to refine and grow their skills.

Session include:

  • Safety and goals review
  • Fundamentals with live fire
  • Centerfire firearms (as appropriate)
  • Equipment and next-steps guidance

Clients may bring their own firearm and ammunition or add an instructor-provided equipment package for this session.

Clients who book multiple sessions at the same time are eligible for reduced rates.

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Instructor-Provided Equipment Packages

Pistol Comparison Add-On – $45

Your choice of three pistols. Choices include subcompact, compact, and full-sized pistols. Availability of pistols subject to change and instructor approval and should be confirmed at time of booking.

Available options include many of the most popular pistols available and including:

  • Subcompact: Glock 26, Sig P365, Taurus GX4, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, Ruger LCP Max
  • Compact: Ruger RXM, Smith & Wesson M&P9C, CZ999 Compact
  • Full-Size: Glock 17, SCT-17
  • Revolvers as special request but may change price of package

Includes ammunition and equipment necessary for the session.

AR-15 Package – $70

Instructor will provide an red dot optic equipped AR-15 for use during training.

Includes ammunition and equipment necessary for the session.

Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Package – $50

Your choice of one pistol caliber carbine. Availability of PCCs subject to change and instructor approval and should be confirmed at time of booking.

Available options include many of the popular PCCs including:

  • Grand Power Stribog
  • Century Arms AP5
  • Palmetto State Armory AK-V
  • Extar EP9

Includes ammunition and equipment necessary for the session.

Shotgun Package – $60

Your choice of one shotgun. Availability of shotguns subject to change and instructor approval and should be confirmed at time of booking.

Available options include many of the popular shotguns including:

  • Pump-Action: Mossberg Maverick 88 Security, Mossberg 590 Persuader
  • Semi-Automatic: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, MAC 1014 (Benelli M4 clone), MAC 2 (Benelli M2 Clone), CZ 712

Includes ammunition and equipment necessary for the session.

.22 LR Package

Your choice of one pistol and one rifle chambered in .22 LR. Availability of firearms subject to change and instructor approval and should be confirmed at time of booking.

Available options include:

  • Pistols: Taurus TX22, Ruger Mark IV 22/45, Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact
  • Revolver: Heritage Rough Rider
  • Rifles: Ruger 10/22, Savage Rascal, Ruger Precision Rimfire
  • Special: Ruger 22 Charger

Includes ammunition and equipment necessary for the session.

All packages include eye and ear protection. When instructor-provided firearms are used, only instructor-supplied ammunition may be used.

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Specialty Add-Ons

Suppressor Use Add-On

  • Adds suppressor use to an existing live-fire session.
  • $25 to $50 depending on host firearm + cost of firearm rental.

Group Training

Group training is available for small groups who wish to train together.

Group Size Limits

  • Ideal group size: 2 to 3 participants
    • Maximum: 4 participants
  • Pricing per person for initial 120-minute session:
    • 2 participants – $225 per person
    • 3 participants – $210 per person
    • 4 participants – $185 per person
  • Instructor-provided equipment packages are optional and priced per participant.
  • Group training reflects shared instruction and reduced individual focus compared to one-on-one sessions. Group sizes are intentionally capped to maintain safety and instructional quality.
  • Pre-scheduled group training blocks may be available for returning groups by arrangement.

Example Total Costs (Using Instructor Equipment)

  • Pistol training: $250 + $45 for ammunition and pistol use = $295
  • AR-15 training: $250 + $70 for ammunition and pistol use = $320
  • Shotgun training: $250 + $55 ammunition and shotgun use = $305
  • PCC training: $250 + $50 for ammunition and pistol use = $300

Policies

  • All participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to live-fire training.
  • Participants must be legally eligible to possess and handle firearms under federal and Texas law.
  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is legally eligible to possess firearms. Parental consent forms are required.
  • Payment is required at time of scheduling.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours will be forfeited unless rescheduled. One reschedule within 24 hours may be permitted at instructor discretion and must occur within 30 days.
  • Anyone appearing intoxicated or behaving in an unsafe manner will have their session terminated without refund.
  • Instructor equipment availability may vary.

How Scheduling Works

  1. Email to request a session
  2. Confirm firearm type and goals
  3. Confirm available date and time
  4. Payment secures your training

Email: Chris@thearmedoutdoorsman.com
Phone: 281-306-2032

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