What is the Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1 class?

The Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1 is our most popular and widely raved about pistol class. It is a marksmanship class designed for beginner to advanced shooters to improve their overall pistol shooting performance by taking a deep dive into the core skills of shooting.

It varies from other classes in the industry because we share the principles behind modern-day shooting techniques and share the cheat codes we’ve learned from training with over 100 different instructors in the past three years.

Key learning points regarding stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger press will be taught and demonstrated to improve students’ understanding and application of core skills, followed by various exercises and drills to help students better execute all the techniques taught in the class.

👉 We highly recommend signing up for our Concealed Carry Foundations class, which takes place the very next day after Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1. This will give you even more valuable practice on the core skills you've just developed, while also helping you become comfortable and confident with the concealed draw and foundational movement. Not only will this reinforce your skills, but it will also better prepare you for Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class designed for?

The class is designed for beginner to advanced shooters who want to improve their overall pistol marksmanship skills.

💡 If you want to maximize your training, we recommend pairing this course with Concealed Carry Foundations, which happens the following day. By doing both, you’ll double your repetitions, gain confidence with drawing, and build movement skills that will set you up for success when you’re ready for Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 2.

How much does the class cost?

Standard: $350

What topics are covered?

Core skills refinement: stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press, breathing, and follow-through
Natural point of aim
Sights aligned by feel
Recoil management
Center & combat holds
Multiple target engagements

What are the class’s gear requirements?

Pistol of your choice. Make sure it is in good, working condition
Outside the waistband or IWB holster and gun belt
At least 3 magazines. (If you are shooting a 1911 platform bring extra magazines so you can shoot 30 rounds per relay, or you can keep ammo in your pocket and reload at the firing line as needed.)
Magazine pouches so you can carry at least 2 extra magazines
Roughly 400-500 rounds of your caliber ammunition
Eye and ear protection
Comfortable shoes. Most of the day we will be on our feet.
Sunscreen, portable chair, and a hat (Optional, but we will spend all day in the sun.)
Drinks, snacks, and food.

Can anyone attend the class?

Students must know how to operate their pistol and safely manipulate their firearm. This is NOT a class for brand new shooters, i.e. the class is meant for beginner to advanced shooters.

Students must be at least 21 years old, or 18+ with a guardian, and due to the Department of State ITAR regulations, tactical training is only available to US Citizens/Legal Residents.

What is your cancellation policy?

Full refund: 61 or more days from the class
Partial refund (50%): Between 31 and 60 days from the class
No refund: Within 30 days of the class
Credit is NOT given for missed classes

Cheat Codes of Shooting™ 1 (Escondido, CA)