Student Placement Questionnaire 1

Student first name

Student last name

Email address

Phone number

1. Current firearm experience

1 point — Brand new / never touched or fired a firearm

2 points — Minimal experience; shot a few times but not fully confident

3 points — Intermediate; own a firearm, know safety fundamentals, shoot occasionally

4 points — Advanced / experienced; shoot regularly and comfortable with holster draws and dynamic drills

2. Do you currently own a firearm and gear?

1 point — No firearm and unsure what to buy

2 points — No firearm yet, but planning to purchase soon

3 points — Yes, I own a handgun or rifle

4 points — Yes, I own multiple firearms and carry gear

3. What is your primary training goal today?

1 point — Learn fundamentals, build confidence, and overcome fear or stigma

2 points — Learn maintenance/cleaning or low-cost home dry-fire practice

3 points — Obtain a legal concealed-carry permit (DE, MD, NJ, or multi-state)

4 points — Improve marksmanship, draw speed, dynamic movement, or competition readiness

4. How comfortable are you with firearm maintenance and cleaning?

1 point — Unfamiliar; do not know how to field-strip or clean a firearm

2 points — Basic knowledge, but struggle with field-stripping, cleaning, or lubrication

3 points — Fully comfortable field-stripping and maintaining my firearms

Permit & training preferences — select all that apply

Total Score (Questions 1–4)

4–7 POINTS | TIER 1: NOVICE / FOUNDATIONAL ENTRY

Recommended Courses: Intro to Pistol: Breaking the Chains of Stigma or Basic Pistol Course

Add-On: Virtual Dry-Fire (1 hr) for non-live-fire practice.

8–11 POINTS | TIER 2: INTERMEDIATE SKILLS

Recommended Courses: Shooting Skills I

Add-On: AR + Pistol Cleaning Workshop or Virtual Dry-Fire.

12–15 POINTS | TIER 3: ADVANCED TACTICAL

Recommended Courses: Shooting Skills II, Concealed Pistol Level I, or Introduction to Competition Shooting.