Extensive Shooting Practice

Learn about safe weapon handling from the ground up – with lots of fun.

In this one-day course, you will practice with:

• Handguns (pistols and revolvers)
• Rifles (precision and sniper rifles)
• Historical firearms

We commence with safety and handling practice before moving on to live shooting training.

In addition, get extensive background information on the Austrian weapons law in the Waffenführerschein course (also available in English)

At the end of the day, you will know if shooting is great fun or just scary 😉

What you will learn

The course is structured into modules which can be booked separately.

1. Handgun shooting training (required for the Waffenführerschein)
2. Precision rifle shooting training
   
3. Historical Firearms shooting training

• Additionally: Austrian gun handling license “Waffenführerschein” (theory)

• Additionally: Individual Shooting Training

All courses are conducted on the same day. The schedule is listed below.

Absolutely no alcoholic drinks on site.

Highlights

• Intense training, efficient timing.
• Exclusively small groups.
• More ammo: Up to 25 bullets per session are already included.
• Low cost.
• Participants are welcome to bring a spectator.

Module 1 – Shooting Training with Handguns

Learn to correctly handle and fire pistols and revolvers.

Weapons

Usually we train with

• Glock 17 9×19
• Smith & Wesson .357 .38 special

What you will learn

• Safe handling
• Correct aiming with open sights
• Ergonomical shooting stances
• Loading, reloading
• Shooting on the range up to 25 meters
• Restoring safety after shooting
• Clearing stoppages

Module 2 – Shooting Training with Rifles

While shooting with rifles on the range is more relaxed than firing handguns, it will bring you face to face with the limits of your concentration: Aim steadily at 100 or up to 300 meters (long-distance shooting is an optional module).

Weapons

Usually we train with

• Steyr AUG A3 Z .223 / 5,56mm
• Steyr SSG08 .308 / 7,62mm
• Hunting rifle .22

What you will learn

• Safe handling
• Ergonomical shooting while seated
• Correct aiming with optics
• Rifle shooting on the range up to 100 meters
• Loading, reloading and unloading
• Techniques to steady your aim

Extra – Austrian gun handling license (theory)

To acquire a handgun in Austria, you need to prove knowledge of the law, safe storage and practical shooting experience, as well as psychological accountability. The latter is tested in a psychological exam conducted by licensed doctors. The prior is covered by the so-called Waffenführerschein.

Once you have both, then you can apply for a firearms license, called Waffenbesitzkarte, with the local police. After that, you are allowed to buy (usually up to two) handguns in Austria.

This module is ideal for beginners, and is also mandatory for handgun owners at regular intervals.

What you will learn

• Weapons law
• Technical basics of firearms and ammunition
• Safe handling

Extra – Shooting training with Shotguns

The ultimate challenge of your newly earned shooting skills: Hunting clay pigeons flying through the air. This is the first time you will shoot at a moving target in this course.

What you will learn

• Shotgun shooting at the trap shooting range
• Safe handling for dynamic shooting exercises
• Correct aiming with shotguns
• Ergonomical shooting stance while standing
• Intuitive shooting
• Shooting at a moving target
• Loading and reloading shotguns

Schedule

Lessons start each hour depending on the course date. We’ll give you all the details after registration and you can request certain times depending on availability.

Prerequisites

• Ideal for beginners
• Our general participation requirements apply

Locations

All shooting courses are held in the greater Vienna area. We’ll send you details after registration.

Private lessons available in all shooting ranges upon request.

Equipment

All materials will be supplied

Included in the booking

• rental ear muffs
• rental safety goggles
• for Module 1 up to 25 bullets
• for Module 2 up to 25 bullets
• for Module 3 up to 20 bullets
• paper targets

Gear

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather. We recommend Hosn 😉 Most ranges have a roof but are in the open air.

For shotgun shooting we recommend safety shoes or boots.

Your shooting instructors

• Patrick Esser, shooting instructor and bodyguard, p.esser@pyroserv.at
• Markus Weilguny, stunt-trainer and licensed arms dealer, markus@FightingForFilm.com
• Philip Kelch, massive-fire.at

We are looking forward to a safe and challenging course!

Photos by Patrick Esser, Tom Weilguny or Markus Weilguny, unless stated otherwise.