At Philadelphia Firearms Training

We believe that the privilege of owning a firearm comes with the obligation of learning how to properly handle, maintain, and use that firearm, that safety and proficiency starts with proper training and that these skills can be learned in a safe, enjoyable and relaxed environment."

We focus on exceptional customer service and provide our students with real world skills that serve them well from the range to the home and everywhere in between and offer an unconditional money back guarantee on all of our services!

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"I can not give high enough praise for Jose as an instructor. I just finished his basic pistol course and 15 minutes on the range he had me shooting faster and tighter groups than I've ever shot. TAKE HIS COURSES!

Robert, Kensington, Philadelphia

Both Keith and I felt we learned a lot about gun safety, and it was fun, too! You are a highly skilled instructor, and I look forward to exploring the world of handguns, and also home defense. I will be in touch soon. Thanks again for a very, very positive experience.

Jim, Center City Philadelphia.

Find out what else our students have to say and read what others have to say about us on the PA Firearms Owners Association's website!

You owe it to yourself and those around you...

guaranteeIf you're planning on purchasing a firearm for recreation, home or personal defense, or handle one regularly, you owe it to yourself and to those around you to contact Philadelphia Firearms Training (PFT for short) to learn how to properly handle, maintain, and use your handgun, rifle, or shotgun. We offer the highest quality firearm safety and personal defense training in the Philadelphia area, bar none.

It never ceases to amaze us that individuals spend thousands of dollars on firearms, ammunition, targets, holsters, range fees and the "latest and greatest" shooting gadgets, but neglect investing in their own training! The truth is that you can tire of a firearm, sell it, trade it, or realize that it wasn't the right fit for you and you are no better off for your investment. But the safety fundamentals and shooting skills you walk away with after only a few minutes with us will last you a lifetime.

All of our courses focus first and foremost on firearm safety and safe handling practices. We start by working with our students to establish solid fundamentals; correct grip, stance and trigger mechanics. We teach them how to place shots where they want them instead of where they hope they will land. To consistently hit bulls eyes instead of throwing lead and money down rage. How to safely handle, load, unload, clean and store your firearm. We also teach our students where to go to keep up to date with the latest firearms laws, how to legally transport and carry their firearms within between states, but most importantly, how to avoid accidents due to ignorance and carelessness.

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Once we see that you reach the proper confidence level and possess the proper mindset and attitude, we progress to more advanced shooting skills: addressing moving targets, engaging multiple targets, how to shoot from positions of cover and how to shoot on the move just to name a few.

But most importantly, we assist our students in understanding how firearms and ammunition function, how to use their firearm legally and responsibly, and how to raise their levels of awareness so that they identify potential threats and avoid confrontations even before they develop.

Have you been considering obtaining a multi-state carry permit or the Florida Non Resident Carry Permit? Since many of our students come to us seeking training because they plan on obtaining their carry permits or want to carry in multiple states and because the Basic and First steps pistol classes meet the requirements for the FL Permit, we provide the application and assist in helping them complete it at no additional cost.

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We see it all the time; individuals enter our classroom afraid of firearms, their heads filled with the myths they see on tv and the movies and graduate our classes with those myths dispelled, knowing how to safely and confidently handle their firearm.

Our testimonials speak for themselves, as PFT students are some of the most satisfied in the Philadelphia. When you finally decide to invest in your training or take your current skills to the next level, drop us a line and find out what's possible with the right partner to guide you.




Click here or on the image of "Eddie Eagle" above to view the NRA's Eddie Eagle gun safety video!

Why PFT?

  • NRA Certified Instruction
  • UNCONDITIONAL money back guarantee if not completely satisfied
  • Wide selection of safety and defensive courses
  • Fully insured instructors
  • Immersive curriculum tailored to the students learning style
  • NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officers
  • Glock Certified Armorers
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Safe, friendly and relaxed atmosphere
  • Scores of satisfies students
  • Proven track record