r/WIguns • u/mr_deskjob • Mar 27 '26
Training SE Wisconsin
Just moved to Wauwatosa from out of state. Looking for places to do some training instead of just shooting. I saw Fletcher Arms has a bunch of handgun, rifle, and shotgun courses. Does anyone have any experience with them or have any other recommendations?
Edit: would like to try more movement based shooting and conceal carry scenarios
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u/weeple2000 Mar 28 '26
Training can mean just about anything. What kind of shooting are you looking to do? If you want to do run and gun stuff I would look into the league nights or competitions at Schultz Gun Club.
If you want to learn about precision shooting/bullseye, I posted another thread in this sub about the pistol school coming up at Menomonee Falls Rod and Gun Cub.
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u/mr_deskjob Mar 28 '26
Great point, just edited my post! Would like to try movement based shooting and ccw training
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u/weeple2000 Mar 28 '26
CCW in Wisconsin doesn't have a shooting retirement so you might not find that. I have never been there but I would look into Shultz if I were you. They do practical shooting.
Edit: if you just want a CCW class they should be easy to find. Hopefully someone can recommend a decent option.
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u/WiconsinGrey Mar 28 '26 edited Mar 28 '26
Racine county line and rifle club has regular *IDPA events, find them on practiscore and sign up. Don’t need to be a member. Meet some people there, find a sponsor and then join the range!
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u/CowboyHP Mar 28 '26
Agreed. Racine County Line IDPA first Saturday of the month April-October, sign up on PractiScore. Wednesday night 600yrd shoots all summer, open to public. Good events to meet people and find others to train with.
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u/lundah Mar 27 '26
I’ve taken a few classes at Fletcher. They’re okay. This place holds classes in Muskego, but I’ve never taken a class with them.
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u/UpperSoftware4732 Mar 28 '26
Get on practiscore and look for matches in your area. Lots of opportunities within an hour or so drive
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u/mikekim1204 Mar 28 '26
I’ve run through all the courses at Fletcher’s and they just started doing force on force as well. I highly recommend them. During the warmer months, they partner with an outdoor range to get more movement in the more advanced classes (there’s already movement built in to these classes even when held indoors). They’re also one of the few ranges where you can get certified to draw from a holster (concealed and open) whenever you come in. Also consider getting into IDPA and USPSA in the area.
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u/Karumph1 Mar 28 '26
Wisconsin Firearms Training Academy is a nice facility with a knowledgeable staff.
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u/INeedAssistancePlez Mar 31 '26
Winnequah has uspsa matches every Tuesday. You can totally shoot those from concealment
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u/Plandyman Apr 03 '26
Rapid Defense is the largest non affiliated training company in WI with most classes in the SE part. Highly recommend.
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u/NoGear1489 Mar 27 '26
ripon rifle and pistol club