NOTE: AS OF 1/1/21, WE HAVE REDUCED OUR ROUND COUNT IN CLASS BY APPROXIMATELY 35% UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO AMMUNITION COST & AVAILABILITY. WE HAVE 9MM & 5.56 AMMO AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS FOR CLASS!
Jim Benoit of Cajun Arms, Tuscarora Tactical Training
Intro to Long Gun Home Defense Jim Benoit, Cajun Arms Defensive Rifle
Held in Elverson, PA
A 4 hour course that provides the student with the basic skills and mindset required to confidently operate a long gun in a violent situation. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. Close quarter and close range engagement are covered. After successful completion of this course, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if required. This class is geared toward the new long gun owner that wants to learn the basic skills required to defend themselves and those they love. Carbine length rifle (AR15, 9 mm carbine, Ruger or Keltec carbines), AR pistols, and shotguns are welcome as well as 22 caliber carbines. 120 rounds of ammunition required. We have 223 & 9 mm, and limited 12 ga buckshot available for students. Please inquire. Shotgunners can use birdshot but should bring 5 rounds of 00 buck. You will need a sling and a belt mounted means of carrying ammo.If magazine fed, you will need 3 total mags minimum. Eye protection and digital ear protection is required. Tuition $190 - includes range fee Call or email Jim with questions 610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot Classes are held regardless of weather Click Register Now below to reserve your seat. (card fee is applied to tuition). 50% deposit holds your seat. Call or email Jim with questions. $190 |
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Defensive Carbine, Defensive Rifle 1
Cajun Arms Jim Benoit Defensive Carbine
held at Northern Chester County Sportsman’s Club - Elverson, PA
Scheduled dates: See Sign up below for dates
$190
A 4 hour course that provides the student with the basic skills and mindset required to confidently operate a rifle in a violent situation. The class is geared toward the student with little or no experience operating a defensive rifle. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. Close quarter and close range engagement are covered. After successful completion of this course, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if required. While the class is more geared toward AR15 platform any carbine rifle is welcome from AK47, Mini-14, to pistol caliber carbines and 22LR carbines.
200 rounds of rifle and 50 rounds of pistol required. PLEASE NOTE: until further notice, Round counts will be reduced to about 100 for your rifle. and about 25 for pistol. If you have not take a defensive pistol class you will not use your pistol for this class.
Tuition $190 - includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Click Register Now below to reserve your seat. (card fee is applied to tuition). 50% deposit holds your seat.
Scheduled dates: See Sign up below for dates
$190
A 4 hour course that provides the student with the basic skills and mindset required to confidently operate a rifle in a violent situation. The class is geared toward the student with little or no experience operating a defensive rifle. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. Close quarter and close range engagement are covered. After successful completion of this course, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if required. While the class is more geared toward AR15 platform any carbine rifle is welcome from AK47, Mini-14, to pistol caliber carbines and 22LR carbines.
200 rounds of rifle and 50 rounds of pistol required. PLEASE NOTE: until further notice, Round counts will be reduced to about 100 for your rifle. and about 25 for pistol. If you have not take a defensive pistol class you will not use your pistol for this class.
Tuition $190 - includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Click Register Now below to reserve your seat. (card fee is applied to tuition). 50% deposit holds your seat.
Defensive Carbine 2 (Defensive Rifle 2)
Cajun Arms, Benoit with Carbine students
held at Northern Chester County Sportsman’s Club - Elverson, PA
$225
While pistols are small and concealable, they make a better back up weapons rather than primaries. Empower yourself with the knowledge to effectively defend self and loved ones with a rifle. Iron sights or very low powered scopes and red dots are acceptable. This class will teach you how to use your rifle to its full potential. We will build on the basics learned in "Intro" and take your rifle work to the next level. We cover in depth safety and handling, cleaning and maintaining of weapon, administrative and action loading, malfunctions and clearing, sidearm transitions, multiple threats, cover and concealment, stress inoculation, situational awareness, and teamwork.
300 rifle and 150 pistol rounds required
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Click Register Now below to reserve your seat. (card fee is applied to tuition). 50% deposit holds your seat.
$225
While pistols are small and concealable, they make a better back up weapons rather than primaries. Empower yourself with the knowledge to effectively defend self and loved ones with a rifle. Iron sights or very low powered scopes and red dots are acceptable. This class will teach you how to use your rifle to its full potential. We will build on the basics learned in "Intro" and take your rifle work to the next level. We cover in depth safety and handling, cleaning and maintaining of weapon, administrative and action loading, malfunctions and clearing, sidearm transitions, multiple threats, cover and concealment, stress inoculation, situational awareness, and teamwork.
300 rifle and 150 pistol rounds required
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Click Register Now below to reserve your seat. (card fee is applied to tuition). 50% deposit holds your seat.
Vehicle Defense Pistol/Rifle
Vehicle Defense at Cajun Arms
This is an intermediate-level class. The student must possess the skills required to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, and foundational marksmanship skills with a pistol and rifle. This class will not cover the foundation of operating your hardware, accessories, and kit.
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
This class will cover mindset and logic using a pistol and rifle in and around a vehicle. We cover ballistic considerations, deploying a rifle, other tools, medical go bags. Rifle storage planning and staging and pistol holster considerations are covered. We work with close & mid-distance shooting from or around the vehicle, multiple assailants, recoil mitigation, moving from vehicle to cover, vehicle anatomy, combative techniques, scenarios, and more.
150 pistol, 150 rifle rounds required (223 and 9mm Ammo is available to students. Please mention when registering)
Cost $325 includes range fee. Call or email Jim with questions. 610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot. Classes are held regardless of the weather
LIMITED CLASS SIZE!
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
This class will cover mindset and logic using a pistol and rifle in and around a vehicle. We cover ballistic considerations, deploying a rifle, other tools, medical go bags. Rifle storage planning and staging and pistol holster considerations are covered. We work with close & mid-distance shooting from or around the vehicle, multiple assailants, recoil mitigation, moving from vehicle to cover, vehicle anatomy, combative techniques, scenarios, and more.
150 pistol, 150 rifle rounds required (223 and 9mm Ammo is available to students. Please mention when registering)
Cost $325 includes range fee. Call or email Jim with questions. 610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot. Classes are held regardless of the weather
LIMITED CLASS SIZE!
Defensive 3 Gun
Benoit of Cajun Arms running shotgun drills
Dates below
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuscarora Tactical Range
Thompsontown, PA
Tuition $295 limited to 10 students
This 6 hour course will take your skills with the pistol, rifle and shotgun to the next level.
TOPICS:
Requirements:
A quality semi-automatic or bolt rifle with open sights, quality red dot, or low powered scope. No magnum calibers. Sling. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required. Cleaning and clearing kit. Field repair parts are always helpful. A serviceable short barreled shotgun, 18” - 22” in barrel. Class is geared toward pump action but all actions are welcome. Sling for shotgun. A quality sidearm, quality holster, belt, and magazine carriers mounted on belt or vest. Class is geared toward semi-auto pistols but revolvers are welcome. SERPA HOLSTERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS. Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Six to eight speed loaders or magazines per gun. Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for season weather in a mountain climate is required in order to stay comfortable.
Limited overnight accommodations are available. Please inquire.
Tuition $275 - includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
50% deposit holds your seat. Balance due on day of class.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuscarora Tactical Range
Thompsontown, PA
Tuition $295 limited to 10 students
This 6 hour course will take your skills with the pistol, rifle and shotgun to the next level.
TOPICS:
- review pistol operation skills to ensure each student is set with draw, form and shot placement.
- review and teach the operation, manipulation, and administrative skill required for both of your long guns. Carbine and shotgun.
- Transitional considerations and techniques from primary to secondary.
- Shooting and movement utilizing cover while transitioning and performing magazine changes.
- Close quarter engagements to medium distance engagements mixed in order to ensure the student’s thought process and tactical skills are refined.
- Walk & shoot course on steel and 3D targets.
Requirements:
A quality semi-automatic or bolt rifle with open sights, quality red dot, or low powered scope. No magnum calibers. Sling. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required. Cleaning and clearing kit. Field repair parts are always helpful. A serviceable short barreled shotgun, 18” - 22” in barrel. Class is geared toward pump action but all actions are welcome. Sling for shotgun. A quality sidearm, quality holster, belt, and magazine carriers mounted on belt or vest. Class is geared toward semi-auto pistols but revolvers are welcome. SERPA HOLSTERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS. Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Six to eight speed loaders or magazines per gun. Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for season weather in a mountain climate is required in order to stay comfortable.
Limited overnight accommodations are available. Please inquire.
Tuition $275 - includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
50% deposit holds your seat. Balance due on day of class.
Mid-Range Rifle/Room Clearing & Teamwork
Cajun Arms teamwork cover drill
We are offering a special class at our range on the Tuscarora Mountain in Thompsontown, PA!
Our range is in woods at the base of a mountain, 2.5 miles off the nearest paved road!
This curriculum will work you through close quarter engagement out to 200 yards using your carbine rifle and pistol. Much of the lesson plan will be based on military pre-deployment training. We will work on mid-level and higher end skills and tactics. We emphasize teamwork & communication while advancing on targets out to 200 yards. Moving while shooting and stationary cover fire is a large part of the class. We perform lots of transitioning drills from primary to secondary firearms with movement. Room clearing and team work, communication, complex problem solving and stress will all be covered. Get ready to flick your switch from defensive to offensive and learn how to win the fight! 6 hour course. $295. Only ten slots being offered! $140 deposit required to hold your seat. Limited overnight accommodations are available. Please inquire as to availability.
500 rifle rounds and 200 pistol rounds required.
Our range is in woods at the base of a mountain, 2.5 miles off the nearest paved road!
This curriculum will work you through close quarter engagement out to 200 yards using your carbine rifle and pistol. Much of the lesson plan will be based on military pre-deployment training. We will work on mid-level and higher end skills and tactics. We emphasize teamwork & communication while advancing on targets out to 200 yards. Moving while shooting and stationary cover fire is a large part of the class. We perform lots of transitioning drills from primary to secondary firearms with movement. Room clearing and team work, communication, complex problem solving and stress will all be covered. Get ready to flick your switch from defensive to offensive and learn how to win the fight! 6 hour course. $295. Only ten slots being offered! $140 deposit required to hold your seat. Limited overnight accommodations are available. Please inquire as to availability.
500 rifle rounds and 200 pistol rounds required.
Defensive Shotgun I
Jim Benoit, Cajun Arms with defensive shotgun class
held at Northern Chester County Sportsman’s Club - Elverson, PA
10am - 2pm $210
A 4-hour course providing instruction on basic skills, proficiency and the mindset required to confidently operate a shotgun in an urban life-threatening situation. Defensive Shotgun I is geared toward the student with some shotgun experience. The student will develop skills to increase speed, accuracy, and confidence. The class begins with a hands-on classroom session on the range followed by shooting drills designed to reinforce technique and proficiency. Topics: Use of Force, Loading/Unloading, Ready Positions, Stance, Speed Shooting, Recoil Control, and Shot Placement.
125 rounds of birdshot and 20 rounds of buckshot are required
15 Slug rounds are required
(Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Pump action shotguns preferred.
Eye protection and Electronic ear protection required
A sling for your shotgun is required and a means to hold shells on your body is VERY helpful
Cost $210 includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
10am - 2pm $210
A 4-hour course providing instruction on basic skills, proficiency and the mindset required to confidently operate a shotgun in an urban life-threatening situation. Defensive Shotgun I is geared toward the student with some shotgun experience. The student will develop skills to increase speed, accuracy, and confidence. The class begins with a hands-on classroom session on the range followed by shooting drills designed to reinforce technique and proficiency. Topics: Use of Force, Loading/Unloading, Ready Positions, Stance, Speed Shooting, Recoil Control, and Shot Placement.
125 rounds of birdshot and 20 rounds of buckshot are required
15 Slug rounds are required
(Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Pump action shotguns preferred.
Eye protection and Electronic ear protection required
A sling for your shotgun is required and a means to hold shells on your body is VERY helpful
Cost $210 includes range fee
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Special Classes
Dynamic Advanced Pistol/Rifle Craft
Jim Benoit, Cajun Arms Pistol/Rifle training
2 DAYS
10 am - 2pm
Day 1:Pistol
Day 2: Rifle with pistol as secondary
Northern Chester County Sportsmen’s Club
343 Hopewell Rd.
Elverson, PA
Cost $350
50% deposit required to hold your spot
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PUT THE STUDENT THROUGH CHALLENGING DRILLS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE UNDER STRESS.
Every course of fire is scored for evaluation and future comparison. This course will involve drills designed to improve the student’s performance under moderate stress, balancing speed and accuracy at various distances. The skills performance on demand will be used on drills incorporating movement between shooting stances and positions. Shooters will be required to move between 5 and 25 yards on many of the drills during this course. The drills will challenge every shooter regardless of skill sets both mentally and physically.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for shooters that successfully completed the Cajun Arms Defensive Carry 2 or 3 course and Defensive Rifle 1 course or equivalent. This course is a moderately physically demanding, requiring students to move briskly between positions of up to 25 yards. Students must be realistic about their physical condition and gun handling skills if considering attending this course.
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Contact us with any questions.
Outline
300 rounds of rifle and 500 rounds of pistol required
$350
10 am - 2pm
Day 1:Pistol
Day 2: Rifle with pistol as secondary
Northern Chester County Sportsmen’s Club
343 Hopewell Rd.
Elverson, PA
Cost $350
50% deposit required to hold your spot
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PUT THE STUDENT THROUGH CHALLENGING DRILLS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE UNDER STRESS.
Every course of fire is scored for evaluation and future comparison. This course will involve drills designed to improve the student’s performance under moderate stress, balancing speed and accuracy at various distances. The skills performance on demand will be used on drills incorporating movement between shooting stances and positions. Shooters will be required to move between 5 and 25 yards on many of the drills during this course. The drills will challenge every shooter regardless of skill sets both mentally and physically.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for shooters that successfully completed the Cajun Arms Defensive Carry 2 or 3 course and Defensive Rifle 1 course or equivalent. This course is a moderately physically demanding, requiring students to move briskly between positions of up to 25 yards. Students must be realistic about their physical condition and gun handling skills if considering attending this course.
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Contact us with any questions.
Outline
- Understand Performance Based Training
- Accountability on Accuracy
- Exiting shooting positions
- Entry into shooting positions
- Effectively shooting while moving
- Calling your shots
- Multiple target engagement
- Transitioning from primary to secondary
- Shooting at angles to understand entry and exit locations of shots and shot placement on 3D targets
- Many of the targets will be steel and 3D torsos.
300 rounds of rifle and 500 rounds of pistol required
$350
Defensive Shotgun II
held at Northern Chester County Sportsman’s Club - Elverson, PA
Description coming soon
Low Light Rifle
held at Tuscarora Tactical Training - Thompsontown, PA
A 3 hour course building on the skills and mindset learned in previous classes. LOW LIGHT will teach the student to confidently operate a handgun in a violent situation, IN THE DARK. A truly unique opportunity to train with your handgun in a scenario that few other ranges and schools offer! This session is held completely on the range, starting with a lecture on flash light techniques, followed by memorable range session. After successful completion of this course, students will be prepared and confident to defend themselves and their families in the DARK!
200 rounds required
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Rental pistols and rifles available
Tuition Deposit Policy
We typically fill our classes and turn students away as the class date nears. Be sure you can attend the class date for which you sign up. Should you become unable to attend a class, you can use your deposit for another class offered within one year of the original class date provided you give at least 72 hour notice to us. We will subtract any upfront costs we incur such as class materials from the deposit. Cancellations shorter than 72 hours and no shows forfeit their deposit. Thank you. NO REFUNDS
Home-built Gun Policy
We do not allow the use of 80% home built firearms in our classes such as “Polymer 80” pistols and “80”lower” rifles or pistols. A general rule of thumb: if it does not have a serial number, do not bring it.
These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.
If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.
These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.
If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.
Rifle Course Equipment (rentals available)
A semi-automatic rifle. No magnum calibers. Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood.
You will need a sling, a minimum of 4 magazines for your rifle, a belt or vest with pouches for at least 3 rifle magazines. Back up iron sights are encouraged. A red dot or optic is OK but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power. Legally obtained SBR’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to class. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
For long distance classes:
A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.
N0 GREEN TIP PENETRATORS FOR CLASS
We do not allow the use of 80% home built firearms in our classes such as “Polymer 80” pistols and “80”lower” rifles or pistols. A general rule of thumb: if it does not have a serial number, do not bring it.
These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.
If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.
You will need a sling, a minimum of 4 magazines for your rifle, a belt or vest with pouches for at least 3 rifle magazines. Back up iron sights are encouraged. A red dot or optic is OK but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power. Legally obtained SBR’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to class. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
For long distance classes:
A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.
N0 GREEN TIP PENETRATORS FOR CLASS
- Tactical and Firearms TRAINING classes are covered under ITAR, and are thus restricted to US Citizens / Legal Residents.
We do not allow the use of 80% home built firearms in our classes such as “Polymer 80” pistols and “80”lower” rifles or pistols. A general rule of thumb: if it does not have a serial number, do not bring it.
These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.
If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.
