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SERIOUS TRAINING. MEASURABLE PROGRESS.
Foundations. Performance. Responsibility. A progressive training path for American gun owners.
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NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
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COURSE CATALOG
Classes for every level of experience and skill.
Entry
Classroom
Start with the knowledge every responsible permit holder should have. This four-hour, lecture-only course covers the required curriculum to receive a Utah Concealed Firearms Permit.
Entry
Pistol
Never held a handgun? Start here—and start well.
Foundational
Pistol
Owning a handgun is only the beginning—build the skills to use it safely and decisively. This four-hour course introduces holster work, efficient gun handling, and defensive shooting fundamentals.
Foundational
Rifle
Practical, repeatable skill with the rifle. This four-hour course builds safe handling, efficient manipulation, and reliable shooting fundamentals from the ground up.
Advanced
Pistol
Pressure reveals what practice has built. This demanding eight-hour course tests advanced gun handling, accuracy, movement, and decision-making under increasing stress.
Intermediate
Specialty
80% of self-defense shootings occur in a low-light setting. Learn to manage light, information, and a handgun together when the lights go out.
Intermediate / Advanced
Specialty
Low light magnifies every weakness in rifle handling. Learn to control the rifle, manage illumination, and make disciplined decisions without losing safety or accountability.
Advanced
Rifle
Turn solid fundamentals into performance under pressure. This demanding eight-hour course pushes rifle shooters through movement, positional work, problem-solving, and sustained accuracy when the pace rises.
Advanced Specialty
Specialty
A vehicle changes angles, movement, access, and every assumption made on a square range. This six-hour course develops contextually appropriate handgun skills for working in, around, and away from vehicles.
Advanced
Specialty
At arm’s reach, traditional shooting positions may no longer work. Learn protected handgun access, retention shooting, and movement when an opponent is dangerously close.
UTAH TRAINING CALENDAR
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Hear directly from students who left class with clearer skills, greater confidence, and a stronger plan for what comes next.
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FOUNDER-LED TRAINING
Building Sharpness-of-Mind, Strength-of-Will and Skill-at-Arms one student at a time.
Chris built Odyssey to help responsible adults turn gun ownership into practical capability.
Explore the curriculumA BROADER PLAN FOR RESPONSIBLE PREPAREDNESS
Firearms skill is only one part of a comprehensive plan for self defense.
All USCCA Members take their first class with Odyssey free-of-charge!
Learn more about USCCA membershipCOMMON QUESTIONS
Clear expectations help students arrive prepared and ready to learn.
If you have never fired a handgun, start with Intro to Pistol. If you already handle your handgun safely and want structured development, Pistol Foundations is the right starting point.
No. USCCA membership is not required to train with Odyssey, and class tuition does not include a membership.
Registration will open after dates, venues, policies, and the complete student experience are confirmed. Priority-access subscribers will hear first.
Yes! We have holsters and all other range equipment available for a flat rental rate of $50. Let us know what you're missing in your registration email and we will get you equipped properly.
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