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    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 19
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    Instructor meetings focus on training content and scheduling, instructor development and training, getting new instructors on-stage and performing, shooter certifications, RSO development and training.

    This meeting takes place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom video conference.
    • Teams and Zoom video conferencing works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 1
    Register

    *NOTICE - WE WILL BE TRAINING WITH YOUR AR-15 FOR THIS EVENT. BRING YOUR SLUNG AR-15 WITH AT LEAST; 150 ROUNDS (NON-ARMOR PIERCING) AMMO, THREE MAGAZINES, ALONG WITH YOUR HOLSTERED HANDGUN.  -ADTA Chief Instructor BrandonJoin us for an


    ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 South 352nd St, Auburn, WA 98001
    • 38
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for All Levels of Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Skills Training


    Scenarios

    Event Description:

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire training get you ready for the real thing!

    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • NOTE:  If you don't have a gun yet, we'll supply you with a laser training pistol and other needed items.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol:

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 9
    Register
    Join us for the ADTA BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOP – Training for Handgun Beginners and New Members.
    • Training starting point for ADTA membership.
    • Registration fee includes your 1st year ADTA membership ($129 value). Class-only option is not available due to our non-profit status.
    • No firearms experience required to attend.
    • The event will start in the classroom, followed by a one-hour "live-fire" session together in the indoor training bay.
    • Bring your defense handgun or rent one from the range. We may have staff-owned loaners available for you use, with advance request. 
    • 50 rounds of ammo is needed. You'll need to purchase ammo at the range if using their rental firearm or a one of our loaner firearms.
    • Proper eye and hearing protection is required to enter the training bay at the facility. The range offers these for rent too.
    • Plan on arriving 20 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE:  Bellevue Gun Club - Bellevue


    Event Description:

    Our Beginner Level New Member Workshop provides basic training for both new handgun owners and experienced shooters who want to refresh their skills. Your registration includes your 1st year of ADTA membership ($129 value), which opens the door for you to participate in our frequent Live-Fire Tactical events. This 4-hour event covers all the basics of handgun safety and operation in one session.  Includes many skills needed to get your Safe Shooter certification and participate in Live-Fire events.  Enrollment is limited so that you receive lots of personal attention.

    What you will learn in this workshop:

    • How to handle a variety of real handguns safely – under the supervision of a ADTA Range Safety Officer and Instructor.
    • How to hold, aim and dry-fire a handgun.
    • How to draw from the holster.
    • How to participate in a Live-Fire shooting line.
    • Find out how to earn your ADTA “Safe Shooter” certification and get signed-off on some of the requirements.
    Event includes these Safe Shooter requirements:
    • The 4 Basic Rules of Gun Safety.
    • Dealing with unsafe gun handling.

    • Naming the parts of a handgun.
    • The 12-Step Basic Dry-Fire Exercise.

    • The 5-Step Basic Holster Exercise.

    Firearm Safety Protocol:

    Firearm safety is of absolute importance to us. There are several rules that must be followed for everyone’s safety. 

    1. One of our Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will greet you and clear any handgun you have with you.

    2. All handguns present must be unloaded. No attendees are allowed to have ammunition anywhere in the room. Please leave all ammunition in your vehicle or with the ADTA Range Safety Officer.

    3. Handling of firearms must take place while being supervised and directed by an ADTA instructor. When not taking part in an exercise, please keep your handgun on the practice tables (or in a holster or case).

    • Thursday, April 18, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
    • 19
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.
    • VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 21
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Thursday, April 25, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
    • 16
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters

    • Open to ADTA members, friends, family, and the public.
    • Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 


    Event Description
    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • No membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit/day, per lane. Stay as long as you like.
    • $10 for each guest accompanied by member and sharing the lane. Maximum 2 persons per lane.
    • Complimentary Eye & Ear Protection
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to 44 magnum only.
    • Wednesday, May 01, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 19
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, May 02, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    ADTA board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

    Board meetings focus on planning.  Discussion items include organizational goals, budgets, schedules, marketing, recruiting, tax status, insurance and legal compliance, volunteer development and rewards.

    Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Just let us know in advance so we can include you in the video conference emails.
    • Teams or Zoom video conference works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 10
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Thursday, May 23, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters

    • Open to ADTA members, friends, family, and the public.
    • Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 


    Event Description
    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • No membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit/day, per lane. Stay as long as you like.
    • $10 for each guest accompanied by member and sharing the lane. Maximum 2 persons per lane.
    • Complimentary Eye & Ear Protection
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to 44 magnum only.
    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, May 29, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 13
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Wednesday, June 05, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, June 06, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    Instructor meetings focus on training content and scheduling, instructor development and training, getting new instructors on-stage and performing, shooter certifications, RSO development and training.

    This meeting takes place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom video conference.
    • Teams and Zoom video conferencing works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.
    • Saturday, June 08, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 12
    Register
    Join us for the ADTA BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOP – Training for Handgun Beginners and New Members.
    • Training starting point for ADTA membership.
    • Registration fee includes your 1st year ADTA membership ($129 value). Class-only option is not available due to our non-profit status.
    • No firearms experience required to attend.
    • The event will start in the classroom, followed by a one-hour "live-fire" session together in the indoor training bay.
    • Bring your defense handgun or rent one from the range. We may have staff-owned loaners available for you use, with advance request. 
    • 50 rounds of ammo is needed. You'll need to purchase ammo at the range if using their rental firearm or a one of our loaner firearms.
    • Proper eye and hearing protection is required to enter the training bay at the facility. The range offers these for rent too.
    • Plan on arriving 20 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE:  Bellevue Gun Club - Bellevue


    Event Description:

    Our Beginner Level New Member Workshop provides basic training for both new handgun owners and experienced shooters who want to refresh their skills. Your registration includes your 1st year of ADTA membership ($129 value), which opens the door for you to participate in our frequent Live-Fire Tactical events. This 4-hour event covers all the basics of handgun safety and operation in one session.  Includes many skills needed to get your Safe Shooter certification and participate in Live-Fire events.  Enrollment is limited so that you receive lots of personal attention.

    What you will learn in this workshop:

    • How to handle a variety of real handguns safely – under the supervision of a ADTA Range Safety Officer and Instructor.
    • How to hold, aim and dry-fire a handgun.
    • How to draw from the holster.
    • How to participate in a Live-Fire shooting line.
    • Find out how to earn your ADTA “Safe Shooter” certification and get signed-off on some of the requirements.
    Event includes these Safe Shooter requirements:
    • The 4 Basic Rules of Gun Safety.
    • Dealing with unsafe gun handling.

    • Naming the parts of a handgun.
    • The 12-Step Basic Dry-Fire Exercise.

    • The 5-Step Basic Holster Exercise.

    Firearm Safety Protocol:

    Firearm safety is of absolute importance to us. There are several rules that must be followed for everyone’s safety. 

    1. One of our Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will greet you and clear any handgun you have with you.

    2. All handguns present must be unloaded. No attendees are allowed to have ammunition anywhere in the room. Please leave all ammunition in your vehicle or with the ADTA Range Safety Officer.

    3. Handling of firearms must take place while being supervised and directed by an ADTA instructor. When not taking part in an exercise, please keep your handgun on the practice tables (or in a holster or case).

    • Tuesday, June 11, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Tuesday, June 25, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, June 26, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Thursday, June 27, 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Federal Way Discount Guns Indoor Range, 1401 S 324th St, Federal Way 98003
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters

    • Open to ADTA members, friends, family, and the public.
    • Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE: Federal Way Indoor Range 


    Event Description
    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • No membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit/day, per lane. Stay as long as you like.
    • $10 for each guest accompanied by member and sharing the lane. Maximum 2 persons per lane.
    • Complimentary Eye & Ear Protection
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to 44 magnum only.
    • Wednesday, July 03, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Tuesday, July 09, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Thursday, July 11, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    ADTA board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

    Board meetings focus on planning.  Discussion items include organizational goals, budgets, schedules, marketing, recruiting, tax status, insurance and legal compliance, volunteer development and rewards.

    Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Just let us know in advance so we can include you in the video conference emails.
    • Teams or Zoom video conference works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Tuesday, July 23, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, July 31, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Thursday, August 01, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    Instructor meetings focus on training content and scheduling, instructor development and training, getting new instructors on-stage and performing, shooter certifications, RSO development and training.

    This meeting takes place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom video conference.
    • Teams and Zoom video conferencing works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.



    • Wednesday, August 07, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Wednesday, September 04, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, September 05, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    ADTA board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

    Board meetings focus on planning.  Discussion items include organizational goals, budgets, schedules, marketing, recruiting, tax status, insurance and legal compliance, volunteer development and rewards.

    Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Just let us know in advance so we can include you in the video conference emails.
    • Teams or Zoom video conference works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Saturday, September 14, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 12
    Register
    Join us for the ADTA BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOP – Training for Handgun Beginners and New Members.
    • Training starting point for ADTA membership.
    • Registration fee includes your 1st year ADTA membership ($129 value). Class-only option is not available due to our non-profit status.
    • No firearms experience required to attend.
    • The event will start in the classroom, followed by a one-hour "live-fire" session together in the indoor training bay.
    • Bring your defense handgun or rent one from the range. We may have staff-owned loaners available for you use, with advance request. 
    • 50 rounds of ammo is needed. You'll need to purchase ammo at the range if using their rental firearm or a one of our loaner firearms.
    • Proper eye and hearing protection is required to enter the training bay at the facility. The range offers these for rent too.
    • Plan on arriving 20 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE:  Bellevue Gun Club - Bellevue


    Event Description:

    Our Beginner Level New Member Workshop provides basic training for both new handgun owners and experienced shooters who want to refresh their skills. Your registration includes your 1st year of ADTA membership ($129 value), which opens the door for you to participate in our frequent Live-Fire Tactical events. This 4-hour event covers all the basics of handgun safety and operation in one session.  Includes many skills needed to get your Safe Shooter certification and participate in Live-Fire events.  Enrollment is limited so that you receive lots of personal attention.

    What you will learn in this workshop:

    • How to handle a variety of real handguns safely – under the supervision of a ADTA Range Safety Officer and Instructor.
    • How to hold, aim and dry-fire a handgun.
    • How to draw from the holster.
    • How to participate in a Live-Fire shooting line.
    • Find out how to earn your ADTA “Safe Shooter” certification and get signed-off on some of the requirements.
    Event includes these Safe Shooter requirements:
    • The 4 Basic Rules of Gun Safety.
    • Dealing with unsafe gun handling.

    • Naming the parts of a handgun.
    • The 12-Step Basic Dry-Fire Exercise.

    • The 5-Step Basic Holster Exercise.

    Firearm Safety Protocol:

    Firearm safety is of absolute importance to us. There are several rules that must be followed for everyone’s safety. 

    1. One of our Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will greet you and clear any handgun you have with you.

    2. All handguns present must be unloaded. No attendees are allowed to have ammunition anywhere in the room. Please leave all ammunition in your vehicle or with the ADTA Range Safety Officer.

    3. Handling of firearms must take place while being supervised and directed by an ADTA instructor. When not taking part in an exercise, please keep your handgun on the practice tables (or in a holster or case).

    • Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Wednesday, October 02, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, October 03, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    Instructor meetings focus on training content and scheduling, instructor development and training, getting new instructors on-stage and performing, shooter certifications, RSO development and training.

    This meeting takes place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom video conference.
    • Teams and Zoom video conferencing works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.
    • Tuesday, October 08, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Tuesday, October 22, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Wednesday, November 06, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, November 07, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    ADTA board meetings are open to all ADTA members.  You're welcome to attend!  Meetings are relatively informal, and all members are invited to contribute to the conversation.

    Board meetings focus on planning.  Discussion items include organizational goals, budgets, schedules, marketing, recruiting, tax status, insurance and legal compliance, volunteer development and rewards.

    Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Just let us know in advance so we can include you in the video conference emails.
    • Teams or Zoom video conference works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Saturday, November 09, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club, 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 12
    Register
    Join us for the ADTA BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOP – Training for Handgun Beginners and New Members.
    • Training starting point for ADTA membership.
    • Registration fee includes your 1st year ADTA membership ($129 value). Class-only option is not available due to our non-profit status.
    • No firearms experience required to attend.
    • The event will start in the classroom, followed by a one-hour "live-fire" session together in the indoor training bay.
    • Bring your defense handgun or rent one from the range. We may have staff-owned loaners available for you use, with advance request. 
    • 50 rounds of ammo is needed. You'll need to purchase ammo at the range if using their rental firearm or a one of our loaner firearms.
    • Proper eye and hearing protection is required to enter the training bay at the facility. The range offers these for rent too.
    • Plan on arriving 20 minutes early to check in.
    • VENUE:  Bellevue Gun Club - Bellevue


    Event Description:

    Our Beginner Level New Member Workshop provides basic training for both new handgun owners and experienced shooters who want to refresh their skills. Your registration includes your 1st year of ADTA membership ($129 value), which opens the door for you to participate in our frequent Live-Fire Tactical events. This 4-hour event covers all the basics of handgun safety and operation in one session.  Includes many skills needed to get your Safe Shooter certification and participate in Live-Fire events.  Enrollment is limited so that you receive lots of personal attention.

    What you will learn in this workshop:

    • How to handle a variety of real handguns safely – under the supervision of a ADTA Range Safety Officer and Instructor.
    • How to hold, aim and dry-fire a handgun.
    • How to draw from the holster.
    • How to participate in a Live-Fire shooting line.
    • Find out how to earn your ADTA “Safe Shooter” certification and get signed-off on some of the requirements.
    Event includes these Safe Shooter requirements:
    • The 4 Basic Rules of Gun Safety.
    • Dealing with unsafe gun handling.

    • Naming the parts of a handgun.
    • The 12-Step Basic Dry-Fire Exercise.

    • The 5-Step Basic Holster Exercise.

    Firearm Safety Protocol:

    Firearm safety is of absolute importance to us. There are several rules that must be followed for everyone’s safety. 

    1. One of our Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will greet you and clear any handgun you have with you.

    2. All handguns present must be unloaded. No attendees are allowed to have ammunition anywhere in the room. Please leave all ammunition in your vehicle or with the ADTA Range Safety Officer.

    3. Handling of firearms must take place while being supervised and directed by an ADTA instructor. When not taking part in an exercise, please keep your handgun on the practice tables (or in a holster or case).

    • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood WA 98036
    • 25
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters

    To attend this class, we recommend that you have already attended our Beginners Workshop, -OR- that you own a gun and know how to shoot it.


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Dry-Fire Workshop.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you'll encounter in our live-fire events.  Let our Dry-Fire (no ammunition) training get you ready for the real thing!

    What skills will be featured at this event?
    • To be announced.
    Items you should always bring to our Dry-Fire Workshops:
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • A concealed-carry cover garment – doesn't really matter what it is, as long as it conceals your gun.
    Typical Scenario Training at our Dry-Fire Workshops
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations

    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    1. If you are a concealed pistol license holder, you are of course welcome to do so responsibly at our events.
    2. At most of our workshops we encourage our attendees to actively participate in exercises or scenarios.
    3. For everyone's safety, we require that active workshop participants not be carrying a loaded firearm.
    4. For everyone's safety, handling of firearms is not permitted during ADTA workshop events except by the supervised, specific direction of an ADTA official.
    5. Our ADTA Range Safety Officers will be present to help all attendees unload and clear any firearms prior to participating.
    6. If you are participating in the workshop, you may also secure and lock your own firearm in your vehicle prior to entering the workshop venue.
    • Wednesday, November 27, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Bellevue Gun Club 13216 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • 14
    Register
    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Pistol Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.

    • Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to check in.
    • Please arrive with holsters on and magazines loaded.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:
    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.
    • Wednesday, December 04, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters


    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Fun Shoot training events.   This event includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting!

    Event Highlights

    • Great way to get in more shooting practice and training
    • Get your Safe Shooter Certifications signed off
    • Learn more about ADTA’s Defensive Shooting training programs
    What to bring

    In addition to your eye and ear protection, all participants need to bring their own semi-auto handgun and ammunition. You can rent a gun at the shooting range if you wish.

    Range rules and lane rental fees

    All participants will be asked to follow all shooting range rules, and to pay their own lane rental fees.

    • $25 yearly membership fee
    • $15 charge per visit, per lane
    • $10  guest fee, up to 2 per visit
    • Pistol calibers & rifles up to S&W .500
    • Thursday, December 05, 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • MS TEAMS or ZOOM

    Instructor meetings focus on training content and scheduling, instructor development and training, getting new instructors on-stage and performing, shooter certifications, RSO development and training.

    This meeting takes place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom video conference.
    • Teams and Zoom video conferencing works on all computers and devices – PC, MAC, phones, tablets
    • We send out an email with the meeting link via before the meeting starts.  The email also includes PDFs of any handouts for the meeting.


    • Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • West Coast Armory North, 11714 Airport Rd, Everett, WA 98204
    • 11
    Register

    Join us for an ADTA LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay

    You must have your ADTA Safe Shooter Certification in order to attend this event.


    Click here to see videos from our Live-Fire Training Events!

    Event Description

    Build and maintain your shooting skills by attending ADTA’s Live-Fire training events. All of our events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range.

    What do I need to participate?

    • ADTA membership is required to attend.
    • ADTA Safe Shooter certification is required.
    To find out more about ADTA certifications, click here.  If you're not yet a member, click here to start your membership application process.

    What skills will be featured at this event?

    • To be announced.

    Items needed specially for this event:

    • To be announced.

    Items you should always bring to our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Eye and ear protection.
    • Your pistol with an outside-the-waistband hip holster.
    • Three magazines and a magazine carrier with two pouches.
    • Tactical flashlight with momentary push-button switch.
    • At least 150 rounds of ammunition.

    For more information about equipment, check out our ADTA Shooter's Checklist.

    Typical Scenario Training at our Live-Fire Shoots:

    • Basic home defense
    • Active shooter situations
    • Sudden confrontations
    Firearm Safety Protocol

    This protocol must be followed for everyone's safety. ADTA Range Safety Officers (RSOs) will be present to check you in at the door.

    • If you have a CPL and normally carry, you may arrive with your firearm loaded and holstered. Event staff will direct you where and when to unload and re-holster your UNLOADED firearm at the start of the event. At the conclusion of the event, event staff will direct you to reload and holster.
    • If you do not carry, please arrive with your firearm unloaded and cased. Event staff will direct you where and when to uncase and transfer your UNLOADED firearm to your holster.

ADTA helps you regularly practice with your self-defense firearm.

Life-threatening situations can develop quickly.  Help will be minutes away.  You need to be your own First Responder.  Our training prepares you to deal with the most common types of defensive situations:

  • Home Defense both indoors & outdoors
  • Active Shooter Situations in public places
  • Sudden Confrontations that arise without warning

ADTA offers four types of training events – many of them FREE:

BEGINNERS WORKSHOP – In-Depth Training for New Shooters.  Provides in-depth training for both new handgun owners and experienced shooters who want to refresh their skills. This 4-hour event covers all the basics of handgun safety and operation in one session.  Includes many skills needed to get your Safe Shooter certification and participate in Live-Fire tactical events.  Enrollment is limited so that you receive lots of personal attention. (Paid event) 

DRY-FIRE WORKSHOP – Ongoing Training for Intermediate-Level Shooters.  Includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter and Defensive Shooter certifications.  Also includes many of the shooting scenarios that you’ll encounter in our live-fire tactical events.  Let our Dry-Fire training get you ready for the real thing! (Free event)

LIVE-FIRE FUN SHOOT – Target Lane Training for All Levels of Shooters.  Includes training in the basic skills needed to earn your Safe Shooter certification.  Our target lane exercises will help you improve your defensive shooting and build confidence in your ability to defend yourself and your loved ones.  Please join us for a fun-filled evening in a friendly social setting! (Free event, range fees may apply)

LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL SHOOT – Training for Experienced Shooters in an Open Bay.   All of our tactical events include fun and challenging defensive skills training.  Use this opportunity to get your Defensive Shooter card signed off.  Join us and receive practical defensive firearms training that you cannot get on your own at the range. (Range fees apply)


INSTRUCTOR & RANGE SAFETY OFFICER AT EVERY LIVE-FIRE TACTICAL & DRY-FIRE EVENT



Training with ADTA:  From Dry-Fire Practice to Live-Fire Shooting


Learn to Shoot at an ADTA Beginners Workshop


experience live-fire training that you cannot get on your own at the range

Join us at our next event – We're looking forward to seeing you!

Events are typically organized months in advance.  Dry-Fire Workshops and Live-Fire Fun Shoots are open to the public - you're welcome to attend and learn more about ADTA.  You must be a current ADTA member to participate in Live-Fire Training in an open bay.


             

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