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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

AN INTRODUCTION

One of our mandates is to provide access to what we view as critical skills every current and aspiring gun owner needs to learn and actually master. There are videos on Youtube but many are being shadow banned or deleted and MANY of the videos are filled with propaganda and the agenda of large corporate brands that spend more time showcasing their product as opposed to getting to the point.

 

Shoot Smart is the FIRST channel to be part of the new TNGO Media Platform that launches in 2026 and through this channel we will present a host of courses which will be free for all members.

 

Our courses will be filmed for you to always revert back to it as a refresher AND we have launched a series of live practical days where our experienced team will be taking you through a variety of topics including gun care, maintenance, reloading and even an introduction to precision rifle course.

OUR COURSES

The courses below are additional courses to improve your skills and are not part of any legal requirement to obtain proficiency as part of the licencing process.

 

We have developed a series of great courses that are aimed at helping shooters of all levels become safer, skilled and knowledgable. All these course will be continually developed into a 3 tier series: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. We will continue to add a host of courses including tactical, anit-hijacking and specialised farm protection courses in 2026. 

 

These courses represent a fantastic opportunity to learn and our pricing reflects our committment to making the entire firearms industry more accessible. 

PISTOL WITH RAY

FUNDAMENTALS
DURATION:
1 DAY: MORNING OR AFTERNOON
COST:
R350
firerm:
PISTOL
NEXT COURSE
DAILY BOOKINGS OPEN.
CONTACT OUR PARTNER STORE BELOW
INTRODUCTION 
ON THE RANGE | TECNIQUE AND BECOMING COMFORTABLE

If gunowners are honest with themselves you will find a vast majority having purchased a firearm and once received have done a single range session. Going through the proficiency course is simply the basics. The word "Proficient" is very apt: You can use the pistol but have you mastered your pistol? 

SLOW & STEADY WILL BECOME FAST & ACCURATE
GRIP | TRIGGER PULL | SIGHT ALIGNMENT

It is hard to comprehend the above statement but trust us, starting slow and steady with a focus on accuracy will lead to faster, controlled and accurate shooting. You have the tool to protect yourself and your loved ones, now learn to ensure that when the time comes you are ready. 

COMPETITION AND PRESSURE
SHOOTERS WILL COMPLETE A COMPETITION STAGE 

Ray Chrichton is a top sport shooter and vastly experienced instructor. Each session will end with a special course of fire taken from one of the competitions he regularly competes in. 

LEARNING TO RELOAD

BEGINNERS GUIDE
DURATION:
2 X SATURDAYS: 09H00 - 13H00
COST:
R500
firerm:
rifle
NEXT COURSE
17 & 18 APRIL 2026 (TWO DAYS)
INTRODUCTION 
LOAD DEVELOPMENT | CALIBRE | COMPONENTS

We will introduce the basics of load development, the process behind it and the outcomes we want you to achieve. Our team will run through popular calibres based on the type of application: Precision sports or hunting. Each weapon is unique and load development is about finding the perfect match for your rifle.

PRACTICAL
THE TOOLS | THE BENCH | YOUR FIRST LOAD

THE BEST way to learn is to get around our dedicated work bench and get introduced to the tools. Our team will give a brief overview including some recommendations and they will demonstrate the entire processs. Then its time to get your hands dirty and be guided through the entire process until you have managed to produce 5 reloaded cartridges of your own.

LETS SHOOT
 RANGE TIME | TESTING | BACK TO THE BENCH 

The best part of your journey to reloading success is heading out to the range and testing your work. Reloading is about improving accuracy, efficiency and of course saving up to 30-40% on ammunition costs. These range visits and tests are integral to finding that perfect load for your rilfe.

PRECISION RIFLE 101

FUNDAMENTALS
DURATION:
TWO DAYS: 09H00 - 13H00
COST:
R500
firerm:
rifle
NEXT COURSE
(coming soon)
INTRODUCTION 
ON THE RANGE | ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT | FUNDAMENTALS TO PRECISION

This course is designed to promote the sport of precison rifle shooting by providing a welcoming and comforable environment where you can learn, ask questions and most importantly get the fundamentals of precision shooting.

MENTAL APPROACH
UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE | DOPE | SCOPE

The course will focus and emphasis the need to master the fundamentals of precision shooting. We believe that learning through shooting is the perfect strategy where shooters will improve rapidly. This course is limited to 6 shooters to ensure shooters have the attention of our course leaders at all times.

COMPETITION AND PRESSURE
SHOOTERS WILL COMPLETE 3 STAGES | GREAT PRIZES TO WIN 

Practice and more practice is essential to compete at any level of competition. A mini-PRS shoot with 3 stages being set up for our class members is what closes our course. Put the lessons learnt into practice and see those scores skyrocket.

ABOUT US

Shoot Smart has been in development for many months and we have launched to provide South Africa with a complete turnkey solution. We have begun our roll out of a planned 24 indoor shooting ranges and training facilities as we look to FINALLY bring a much needed end to exploitive costs associated with becoming a responsibly armed and safe citizen.

 

Slashing prices is often associated with a low quality product offering and we have addressed this by appointing some of the highest qualified instructors available in South Africa. Ray Crichton has been appointed to lead the Shoot Smart Training Academy and comes with decades of experience including international accreditation with IPSC. 

 

Ryan will be aptly support by Walter Mosima who brings a wealth of real life experience having worked in both firearms transport, security and cash in transit. Walter then took the decision to become one of the most qualified instructors in the industry. Walter has completed almost every available course with PFTC and PSIRA and is now focused on developing his teaching skills in the tactical arena.

 

The Shoot Smart leadership group is backed by the board of The Tactical Nation and the brands they represent and rest assured our team is ready to provide the best possible firearms training in South Africa.

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