New Shooter Vetting Orientation 12OCT25

This event is for those who have experience and would like to use our private range for unsupervised, non-instructional practice. Learn about our facility, how to set it up and use it safely, clean up procedures, scheduling procedure, safety policies, and do some shooting while you are out here. Bring whatever guns you want to shoot, bring a bunch of ammo and a bag lunch. All weapon types are welcome. Everyone, including spectators must fill out a liability waiver. If you want to shoot, the price is $75 per person or $37.50 for active and former military. Former Monarch Defense students pay $37.50, and current Monarch Defense students practice for free. Plan to do your orientation in the morning, then stay to use the range all afternoon.

Our one of a kind tactical training facility offers:

300 acres of privacy
25 meter pistol range with props, barricades, and shoothouse  with 16″ thick bullet proof partitions, and 800 foot tall backstop.
100 meter carbine range with shade, parking, tables, lights, steel targets, cardboard targets.
200-800 meter steel target rifle range with shade, parking, and tables
400-1200 meter sniper practice area with steel targets, natural terrain, vegetation, tailwinds, and crosswinds
140 acre area for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, recreation, and maneuver training
Holster draw, rapid fire, shooting and moving, night shooting
Helicopter landing area
Clean filtered spring water
Flushing toilets, sinks, hot shower
Deathly hot summers, freezing cold winters, perfect pumpkin spice fall weather
Free firewood for bonfire, bbq, and camping
Muddy when it rains, choking moon dust when it doesn’t
Crappy Wi-Fi
Grumpy range owner

Prerequisite:

Safe firearms handling experience

Location:

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

Cancellations:

If you do not plan to attend, notify us immediately so that we can give your spot in class to another student. If you register for a class then no-show, you will be charged a $50 Pain In the Ass fee. We do not issue refunds. Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

Packing list: 

Notebook and writing utensil
Dress for the weather
Gloves
Pistol, optional
Rifle, optional
Eye protection
Ear protection
1 gallon of water