Ammunition Science 23MAR2025

Ammunition Science is a semi-private class that will teach you how to master making your own pistol and rifle ammunition quickly, safely, cheaply, and precisely. This training is provided in three parts: Part 1 will be theory and introduction taught hands on in person at our shop. Part 2 will be testing, chronographing and grouping done at the shooting range. Part 3 will be high volume production back in the shop. 

This specific date is for Part 1, the longest part. Because the training is so hand-on, we set a maximum class size of only 4 students. Due to the small class size and high demand, if all tickets are sold out, please email admin@monarchdefense.org to be added to the wait list, and you will be notified of the next available date, or if a spot opens up due to cancellation. You will schedule parts 2 and 3 later 1-on-1 with me, and it is flexible to your schedule. If you buy this class, you are paying for all 3 parts, plus all tools, presses, dies, powder, primers, bullets, targets, chronograph, and six months of unlimited range time… plenty of everything to complete your first hand loading project. We even have several sets of presses, dies, scales, and other tools for you that you can take and keep if you want, to help get you started. 

There are 3 reasons why you would consider making your own ammunition: 

1. Because the ammo you want is hard to get. For example, you are looking to make subsonic ammunition perfectly tuned to your barrel, lead free hunting ammunition for California hunting requirements, lead free frangible close range training ammunition, major power factor competition ammunition, or rare ammunition for obsolete antique firearms. 
2. Because the ammo you make is better than factory ammo. All rifles are different, and to tap into the fullest precision and accuracy your weapon can offer, you will need to custom tune the ammunition to that unique weapon. If you are consistently shooting 1 Minute Of Angle and you want to start shooting consistently 1/2 Minute Of Angle, it’s time to start handloading. 
3. To save money. Especially if combined with the first 2 reasons.  
4. I lied, there is a 4th reason: Because you think the science of rifles and ammunition is fascinating and you want to learn just because it is cool. 
5. I lied again: Because you live in California and you believe the California ammunition background check and 11% “sin” tax are unconstitutional and evil, so you insist on make your own in protest. 

Learn: 

4 Components of modern metallic cartridges
How ammunition works
Bullet selection
Powder selection
Case sorting 
Washing or cleaning
Drying
Media separation
Lubrication
Annealing
Resizing 
Trimming
Depriming
Primer pocket preparation 
Neck sizing
Priming
Dispensing powder
Seating bullet
Crimping case mouth
Polishing
Quality control
Choosing and buying a press
High precision long range rifle handloading
High volume progressive and automated reloading
Other tools you will need
Working up a safe powder charge
Understanding how to use reloading manuals and charts
Chronographing and grouping your loads
Thorough record keeping

Prerequisite:

You must have prior safe weapons handling experience. 

Location:

Our shop space is in San Jose. The address will be emailed to those who sign up. 
Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detailed directions will be emailed to those who sign up.

Packing List:

Notebook and writing utensil
Water
Lunch and snacks
Dress comfortably for indoor activity
Your firearm (optional)

How can I contact the organizer with my questions?

Brian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org

What is the refund policy? We do not issue refunds. Instead, we offer an open reschedule policy. Notify us by email to info@monarchdefense.org within 1 hour before class starts, and we will happily apply your full tuition credit towards a future event or class. You must use your tuition credit within 1 calendar year.