Firearms Training
& Personal Defense
Choose from a range of training options, including handgun, rifle, and defensive courses for all experience levels.
k1 Risk Trainings and classes
K1 Risk provides firearms training, handgun training, and concealed carry classes in Redmond, Bend, and throughout Central Oregon. Our courses are designed for all experience levels, with hands-on instruction focused on safety, confidence, and real-world application.
Concealed Handgun License (CHL)
Required course for obtaining your CHL, covering firearm safety, legal requirements, and responsible carry.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $95
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Classroom (no live fire)
Ideal for: First-time gun owners or those seeking CHL Certification
takeaways
Women-Only classes available on select dates.
Check availability and sign-up:
- Firearm safety and handling fundamentals
- Concealed carry laws (OR, UT, AZ)
- Use of force and legal considerations
- Safe handling and storage
Beginner Firearm Training
Introduction to safe firearm handling and basic shooting fundamentals.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $130
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: New shooters with little to no prior experience
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe firearm handling and operation
- Basic marksmanship fundamentals
- Proper grip, stance, and control
- Building confidence with a firearm
Advanced Firearm Training
High-level training focused on movement, decision-making, and performance under pressure.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $175
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Dynamic Instruction
Ideal for: Experienced shooters who have completed intermediate training or have strong prior experience
Prerequisite: Intermediate-level experience required
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Drawing from the holster under pressure
- Shooting while moving
- Tactical and administrative reloads
- Clearing malfunctions
- Engaging multiple targets
- Introduction to low-light shooting
introduction to ar-15 rifle training
Learn the fundamentals of safe handling, operation, and shooting with the AR-15 platform.
Duration: 8 hours
Price: $190
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: New rifle owners or anyone looking to build a solid foundation before advanced or tactical training
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe handling and operation of the AR-15
- Basic rifle setup and terminology
- Fundamentals of shooting (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control)
- Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing
- Introduction to zeroing and accuracy
AR-15 Tactical defense
Multi-day rifle training focused on safe handling, tactical application, and real-world scenarios.
Duration: 3 days (24 hours total)
Price: $1,100
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Scenario-Based Training
Ideal for: Students ready to train with a rifle platform in structured, real-world scenarios
Admission: By invitation or instructor approval
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe handling and operation of the AR-15 platform
- Rifle fundamentals and accuracy development
- Shooting under stress and real-world conditions
- Tactical movement and positioning
- Legal considerations for defensive use
- Building confidence with rifle-based defense
Don’t have a firearm yet?
Not sure what to buy or not ready to purchase? We offer firearm rentals for training so you can get started with the right equipment.
handgun cleaning class
Learn how to properly clean, maintain, and care for your handgun with confidence.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $25
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Hands-On Instruction
Ideal for: New gun owners or anyone who wants to better understand and maintain their firearm
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- How to safely disassemble and reassemble your handgun
- Proper cleaning techniques and tools
- Maintenance best practices for reliability and longevity
- Common mistakes to avoid
Intermediate Firearm Training
Build on foundational skills with more advanced handling, control, and shooting techniques.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $140
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: Students who have completed a beginner course or have prior shooting experience
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Reinforcement of safe firearm handling
- Improved grip, stance, and sight alignment
- Trigger control and shot consistency
- Reloading techniques (including tactical reloads)
- Drawing from the holster
Tactical defense training
Advanced training focused on decision-making, movement, and real-world defensive scenarios.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $190
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Scenario-Based Training
Ideal for: Experienced shooters ready to move beyond fundamentals and train in more dynamic environments
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Shooting under pressure and time constraints
- Movement and positioning in defensive situations
- Decision-making in dynamic environments
- Engaging multiple targets effectively
- Applying fundamentals in real-world scenarios
beginner shotgun training
Learn the fundamentals of safe shotgun handling, operation, and basic shooting techniques.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $130
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: New shooters or anyone with little to no experience using a shotgun
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe handling and operation of a shotgun
- Proper stance and recoil management
- Sight alignment and target acquisition
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Basic shooting fundamentals
Defense shotgun training
Build confidence using a shotgun in defensive situations with practical, scenario-based training.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $140
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: Students who have completed beginner shotgun training or have prior experience
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Defensive shotgun handling techniques
- Reloading and managing the firearm under pressure
- Clearing malfunctions efficiently
- Movement and positioning basics
- Applying fundamentals in defensive scenarios
Rifle & Pistol Training
Train with both rifle and handgun platforms while building confidence transitioning between them.
Duration: 5 hours
Price: $180
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: Students with prior handgun experience who want to expand into rifle training
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe handling and operation of both rifle and handgun
- Transitioning between rifle and pistol
- Shooting fundamentals across both platforms
- Reloading and firearm manipulation
- Improving control, accuracy, and consistency
carbine training (AR-15)
Build confidence and control using the AR-15 platform through structured, range-based training.
Duration: 6 hours
Price: $170
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Range + Instruction
Ideal for: Students who have completed the Intro to AR class or have prior rifle experience
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Safe handling and operation of the AR-15 platform
- Rifle fundamentals and accuracy development
- Reloading and firearm manipulation
- Shooting under moderate pressure
- Building consistency and confidence with a rifle
Real-World Self Defense Training
Build awareness, confidence, and practical skills to recognize threats, avoid danger, and respond effectively in real-world situations - without relying on weapons.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $120
Location: Bend, OR
Format: Hands-On and Scenario-Based Instruction
Ideal for: Individuals of all experience levels looking to improve personal safety, awareness, and confidence in everyday environments.
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Recognizing warning signs and avoiding threats early
- Situational awareness in everyday environments
- Verbal boundaries and de-escalation techniques
- Decision-making under stress
- Safe responses to close-contact situations
STOP THE BLEED TRAINING
Build awareness, confidence, and practical skills to recognize threats, avoid danger, and respond effectively in real-world situations - without relying on weapons.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $40
Location: Redmond, OR
Format: Hands-On and Scenario-Based Instruction
Ideal for: Anyone with little to no medical experience, workplaces, or individuals wanting real-world emergency preparedness
takeaways
Check availability and sign-up:
- Recognizing life-threatening bleeding
- Applying direct pressure effectively
- Proper wound packing techniques
- Safe and effective tourniquet use
- Building confidence to act in emergencies