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South Florida firearms training course guide
Firearms Training Courses Across South Florida
Start with your goal, not a menu.
Compare private, group, certification, advanced, and online training across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.
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33 current training options
The Tactical U Standard
A capability that cannot be accessed under stress does not exist. Tactical U holds every training path to a higher standard: safe, repeatable, defensible performance when conditions are no longer easy.
Real students. Real training.
See the Training Before You Choose
Start with the discipline that matches your goal, then compare the current course options.
The direct answer
One South Florida Hub for the Full Tactical U Training System
Tactical U offers 33 current firearms course and format options across South Florida, including handgun, Florida CWL, rifle, precision rifle, shotgun, vehicle tactics, force-on-force, skill masterclasses, and online safety. Training is led by Stephen L. Cohen, whose 32+ years of operational law enforcement firearms training experience span handgun, shotgun, tactical shooting, patrol rifle, precision scoped rifle, pistol mounted optic, and force-on-force instruction. Use this hub to choose the right discipline, format, and confirmed training location before registering.
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Shooting Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Shotgun Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Precision Scoped Rifle Instructor
Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) Instructor
N.W.T.C. Force-on-Force Scenario Instructor
Florida State Firearms Instructor License K1000028
NRA Affiliated Agency #Z86174
Federal Reserve Police approved training vendor
$2 million professional liability insurance
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What do you want to accomplish?
Choose the goal first. Course names, durations, and locations come after the training need is clear.
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New Shooter or Florida CWL
Safety, fundamentals, private handgun work, group basics, and certification.
See handgun and CWL paths 2Build Rifle or Shotgun Skills
Private, group, precision, fundamentals, dynamic, and low-light training.
See long-gun paths 3Defensive and Tactical Skills
Gunfighting, vehicle tactics, force-on-force, and focused skill masterclasses.
See advanced paths 4Learn Online First
Beginner firearm safety and the advanced online safety masterclass.
See online coursesA complete training path
From Fundamentals to Defensive Problem-Solving
Students can start with safe handgun handling and progress into movement, cover, and decision-making.
Then choose your area
Where are you coming from?
Service area and physical training location stay separate so no visitor is misled.
North Miami
Indoor two-hour and four-hour training paths based on the current course schedule.
View North Miami trainingFort Lauderdale and Broward
Private handgun, rifle, CWL, and beginner-focused options with a local training path.
View Fort Lauderdale trainingHomestead
Four-hour outdoor and advanced training, including long guns, vehicle tactics, and scenarios.
See advanced trainingPalm Beach County
A service-area path for students who will travel to a confirmed Tactical U training location.
View Palm Beach trainingLocation truth: Two-hour sessions are offered at Founders Gun Club in Fort Lauderdale or North Miami. Four-hour advanced courses are typically held at Homestead Training Center. Palm Beach County is a service area, not a claimed Tactical U facility. Confirm the exact venue before registering.
Real Tactical U training
More Than a Handgun Class
Owned photographs show the real breadth of the system: precision rifle, vehicle tactics, and tactical shotgun training.
How to choose
Choose a Firearms Course in Four Steps
The best course is the one that matches the student’s current ability, goal, format, and real training location.
Step 1
Name the goal
Safety, Florida CWL, handgun confidence, long-gun skill, defensive tactics, or advanced scenarios.
Step 2
Choose the format
Private for individual correction and pacing, group for a shared curriculum, or online for safety education.
Step 3
Confirm the level
Start with fundamentals when safe handling is not automatic. Advanced courses require a stronger base.
Step 4
Verify the location
Course duration and subject determine whether training is in North Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Homestead.
Complete current catalog
All 33 class and purchase options
The top of the page stays simple. The complete catalog remains available here in seven organized groups.
33 of 33 represented
Handgun and Concealed Carry10 options
Course Information
2 Hour CCW/CWL Certification
2 hour certification handgun training.
4 Hour Private Handgun Training
4 hour private handgun training.
2 Hour Private Handgun Training
2 hour private handgun training.
4 Hour Handgun Fundamentals Group Class
4 hour group handgun training.
4 Hour Concealed Handgun Tactics and Safety
4 hour group handgun training.
4 Hour Private Concealed Handgun Tactics and Safety
4 hour private handgun training.
4 Hour Close Range Gunfighting
4 hour advanced handgun training.
4 Hour Gun Fighting 101
4 hour advanced handgun training.
4 Hour Low Light Handgun
4 hour advanced handgun training.
Rifle7 options
4 Hour Private Precision Scoped Rifle
4 hour private rifle training.
4 Hour Private Rifle Training
4 hour private rifle training.
2 Hour Private Rifle Training
2 hour private rifle training.
4 Hour Tactical Rifle Fundamentals Level 1
4 hour group rifle training.
4 Hour Dynamic Rifle Training Level 2
4 hour group rifle training.
Low-Light Rifle Training
Schedule specific advanced rifle training.
Two-Day Rifle and Pistol Course in Homestead
Two-day combined rifle and pistol training in Homestead.
Shotgun3 options
2 Hour Private Shotgun Training
2 hour private shotgun training.
4 Hour Private Tactical Shotgun
4 hour private shotgun training.
4 Hour Group Tactical Shotgun
4 hour group shotgun training.
Vehicle Tactics2 options
4 Hour Vehicle Tactics Level One
4 hour advanced vehicle tactics training.
4 Hour Vehicle Tactics Level Two
4 hour advanced vehicle tactics training.
Force-on-Force and Scenario3 options
4 Hour Interactive Gunfighting Force-on-Force Level 1
4 hour scenario-based training.
4 Hour Real-World Scenarios Force-on-Force Level 2
4 hour scenario-based training.
4 Hour Close Quarter Battle Home Defense Level 3
4 hour scenario-based training.
Skill Masterclasses6 options
4 Hour Private Firearm Reload Masterclass
4 hour private firearm skills training.
4 Hour Private Malfunction Clearance Masterclass
4 hour private firearm skills training.
4 Hour Private Cover and Concealment Masterclass
4 hour private firearm skills training.
4 Hour Group Firearm Reload Masterclass
4 hour group firearm skills training.
4 Hour Group Malfunction Clearance Masterclass
4 hour group firearm skills training.
4 Hour Group Cover and Concealment Masterclass
4 hour group firearm skills training.
Online Safety2 options
2 Hour Online Beginner Firearm Safety
2 hour online firearm safety training.
2 Hour Online Firearm Safety Masterclass
2 hour online firearm safety training.
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Straight answers
South Florida Firearms Training Questions
These answers cover the decisions students most often need to make before choosing a Tactical U course.
Which Tactical U course should a beginner take first?
A new shooter should usually start with private handgun training or a small-group handgun fundamentals class. If the immediate goal is Florida CWL documentation, compare the two-hour and four-hour certification paths, then confirm the right fit before registering.
Is private or group firearms training better?
Private training is best when the student needs individual pacing, correction, flexible scheduling, or work on a specific problem. Group training fits students who want a shared class environment and a defined curriculum. The right choice depends on the student’s experience and goal.
Where does Tactical U hold firearms training?
Two-hour sessions are offered at Founders Gun Club in Fort Lauderdale or North Miami. Four-hour advanced courses are typically held at Homestead Training Center. The exact venue depends on the course and schedule and is confirmed before training.
Does Tactical U serve Palm Beach County students?
Yes. Palm Beach County is a Tactical U service area, not a claimed Tactical U facility. Students are routed to the best confirmed South Florida training location based on the course, duration, and current schedule.
Does Tactical U offer Florida concealed carry training?
Yes. Tactical U offers two-hour and four-hour Florida CWL certification paths. CCW is the common search term, while Florida uses Concealed Weapon License, or CWL. Students should compare the course paths and confirm which option fits their training goal.
Do students need to bring a firearm and equipment?
Requirements vary by course and location. Confirm the firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection, clothing, identification, and experience requirements on the course page or with Stephen before registering.
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