Live-Fire Firearms Training

Live-Fire Firearms Training

Email to Schedule Training

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

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.

Training provided at a private range near Cleveland, Texas, serving North East Houston (Porter / 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

Email to Schedule Training

Why Train With Armed Outdoors

  • Structured instruction
    • 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.

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 instruction, 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

  • View down range.
  • The Extar EP9 at Trinity Armory.

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.

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

Email to Schedule Training

New or Returning Shooter Foundations – 2 Hour Private Session

$250 per participant

This two-hour private session is designed for brand-new shooters or those 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.

This session includes:

  • Safety and goals review
  • Fundamentals with live fire
  • Introduction to 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.

Personalized Live-Fire Firearms Instruction

$250 for 120-minute session

Structured private instruction tailored to your firearm platform and skill level.
Clients who complete an initial live-fire session may be eligible for reduced repeat-session rates when booking ongoing training.

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

Email to Schedule Training

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 100 rounds of 9MM

AR-15 Package – $70

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

Includes $100 rounds

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 100 rounds of 9MM

Shotgun Package – $60

Your choice of one pistol 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 50 rounds of 12-gauge ammunition

.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 100 rounds of 9MMM

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

Email to Schedule Training

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 – $220 per person
    • 3 participants – $200 per person
    • 4 participants – $175 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 for ammunition and pistol use = $305
  • Shotgun training: $250 + $55 ammunition and shotgun use = $305
  • PCC training: $250 + $50 for ammunition and pistol use = $300

Policies

  • Payment is required at time of scheduling
  • Cancellations within 24 hours may be forfeited unless rescheduled
  • 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

Email to Schedule Training