The Rinkor Arms firearm training division is designed to educate & equip people of all experience levels with valuable firearm knowledge, practices & operational skills. Our courses are structured to provide participants with learning environments in both the classroom & at the shooting range for optimum firearm training.

For more information about our training division or class details CALL (707) 284-2767.

Firearm Training Courses

Basic Handgun Course

Rinkor Arms offers a basic introduction to handgun familiarization and manipulation for the beginning enthusiast or a handgun owner that has never even spent a day at the range. Skills and topics covered in the class are; safe loading and unloading, care and maintenance, correct sight picture, handgun fundamentals of marksmanship, relevant legal issues, home defense strategies and many other fundamental concepts and techniques.

$ 350 .00

** $350.00 includes: classroom instruction, range training and fees.**

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses

Feb. 16th (Friday) Richmond, CA

March 15th (Friday) Richmond, CA

April 12th (Friday) Richmond, CA

May 31st (Friday) Richmond, CA

June 28th (Friday) Richmond, CA

July 12th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Aug. 9th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Aug. 19th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Sept. 6th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Sept. 20th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Oct. 4th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Nov. 15th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Basic Equipment Required

  • Hearing Protection + Eye Protection
  • Handgun (2-3 Magazines if Semi-Auto)
  • 200 Rounds of Ammunition (ask RA Staff)
  • Locking Container for Handgun Transport

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Handgun Manipulation Safety Course

Rinkor Arms Manipulation One is an excellent introduction to handgun ownership and use. The class focuses on the practical and safe use of semi-automatic handguns. The course will cover safe handling, loading, unloading, grip, stance, sign picture, sight alignment, ready positions, and defensive searching positions. These basic skills are also augmented by many tips and tricks to making handgun manipulation easier and safer.

$ 150 .00

** $150.00 includes: classroom instruction, indoor range training.**

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses

Feb. 9th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

March 29th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

April 26th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

May 10th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

June 7th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

July 19th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Aug. 16th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Sept. 13th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Sept. 27th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Oct. 11th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Dec. 6th (Friday) Santa Rosa, CA

Basic Equipment Required

  • All of the equipment for this course is included in the course fee.
  • UTM Simulated Ammunition is used and handguns are provided (see store for details).

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Emergency Prepared Course

Are you prepared on the road? Or in your place or work? RA Ready 1 Basic prep helps show you the techniques and equipment that can protect you and your loved ones were the worst to happen, no matter where you are. Our basic course focuses on the “Go Bag” and basics the basics of emergency survival preparation.

$ 200 .00

** $200.00 includes: classroom instruction, indoor range training.**

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses (TBD)

Basic Equipment Required

  • None

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Expanded Emergency Prepared Course

In an ever-changing world of social and economic instability are you prepared at home? On the road, or at your place or work? RA Ready II helps show you the techniques and equipment that can protect you and your loved ones were the worst to happen, no matter where you are. Preparedness for medical emergencies, security threats, natural disasters, domestic terrorist threats, vehicle accidents and home emergencies are covered. The course builds the student’s understanding of survival and defensive equipment prioritization, use and storage. A basic emergency kit as well as many survival tools are included in the price of the course.

$ 400 .00

** $400.00 includes: classroom instruction, indoor range training.**

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses (TBD)

Basic Equipment Required

  • None

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Intermediate Handgun Course

Our intermediate course focuses on mastery of handgun manipulation at speed and from a myriad of positions. Barricade, shooting on the move, support hand and/or single hand shooting as well as a host of other intermediate defensive techniques are introduced to the student. Intermediate level implementation of a handheld and weapon mounted light, low-light strategies and basic medical awareness training are provided for the student that wants to take the next step in their training.

$ 350 .00

** For all non-LEO, RBH1 is a prerequisite. **
** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to request more basic instruction prior to enrollment in higher levels of training. **

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses

May 17th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Oct. 18th (Friday) Richmond, CA

Basic Equipment Required

  • Semi-automatic handgun
  • 3 magazines
  • Handgun holster
  • 2 magazine carriers
  • 500 rounds of ammunition
  • Hearing and eye protection.

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Advanced Handgun Course

Our advanced course increases the speed and tempo of shooting while on the move. Our class introduces advanced defensive elements such as communicating with a partner while fighting your way to safety while increasing the pressure to perform. Implementation of handheld lights, tactical medical equipment and other resources are covered as well as the introduction to vehicle dynamics. Advanced students are pressured to excel under speed in a myriad of barricade shooting positions, shooting on the move, support hand and/or single hand shooting at speed. Shoot/no shoot problem solving and fitness driven stress management drills allow a more advanced student to build their shills in a controlled learning environment with skilled professionals.

$ 450 .00

** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to request more basic instruction prior to enrollment in higher levels of training. **

Upcoming Dates

  • 2024 Courses (TBD)

Basic Equipment Required

  • Semi-automatic handgun
  • 500 rounds of ammunition
  • Handgun holster
  • 3 magazines
  • 2 magazine carriers
  • Eye and hearing protection
  • Handheld flashlight
  • Weapon mounted flashlight.

Low-Light / No Light:

  • Semi-automatic handgun
  • 500 rounds of ammunition
  • Handgun holster
  • 3 magazines
  • 2 magazine carriers
  • Handheld flashlight
  • Weapon mounted flashlight
  • Eye and hearing protection.
    (NODS, IR illuminators, IR aiming systems are optional)

Handgun/Carbine Advanced Course

  • 500 rounds of handgun ammunition
  • 500 rounds of rifle ammunition
  • Semi-automatic carbine
  • Semi-automatic handgun
  • Handgun holster
  • 3 handgun magazines
  • 3 carbine magazines
  • 2 handgun magazine carriers
  • 2 carbine magazine carriers
  • Carbine sling
  • Handheld flashlight
  • Weapon mounted flashlight on both handgun and carbine
  • Eye and hearing protection.
    (NODS, IR illuminators, IR aiming systems are optional)


How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Basic Carbine

Our basic introduction to the manual of arms of a semi-automatic carbine. It is an introductory course aimed at helping familiarize the beginning student with all fundamental elements of marksmanship and manipulation. All beginning level topics are addressed including; positional shooting, safe loading and unloading, care and maintenance, the 7 fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, relevant legal issues, home defense strategies and many other fundamental concepts and techniques.

$ 400 .00

** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to request more basic instruction prior to enrollment in higher levels of training. **

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses

April 29th (Monday) Richmond, CA

Basic Equipment Required

  • Semi-automatic carbine equipped with a red dot or equivalent optic
  • 500 rounds of ammunition
  • 2 magazines
  • One magazine carrier
  • Carbine sling
  • Eye and hearing protection.

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Firearm Law Clinic

This is a clinic on the ever changing and complicated world of California Firearms law. We will explore the trappings of laws pertaining to “Assault Weapons”, “on” and “off” Roster Handguns, Interstate Inter-familiar Handgun Transfers, Olympic Handgun Exemption, Estate Firearm Transfer, Law Enforcement Transfers, Firearm Transportation Law, Ammunition Transfer, Ammunition “Feeding Device” Possession and Use. Ammunition Purchase, Transfer, Interstate Transport and Sale. These and many other topics relevant to California Resident firearm Ownership and transfer.

$ 150 .00

** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to refuse service or registration. **

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses (TBD)

Basic Equipment Required

  • None

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Combatives

Our combatives program is based around succinct, proven problem solving mental and physical hand to hand combat dynamics. Students will be exposed to techniques that are fundamental and applicable to real-world violent encounters. Once students understand mindset, they are taught how to move efficiently creating a tactical advantage. Combatives techniques begin with covering and striking with a focus on power and protection. Our students will be trained on how to employ an edged weapons, NPE’s, tools and other resources against a determined and aggressive adversary. The end result is a comprehensive understanding of a realistic combatives program and the ability to apply tactics and techniques effectively and on demand.

$ 250 .00

** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to request more basic instruction prior to enrollment in higher levels of training. **

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses

Dec. 12th (Thursday) Santa Rosa, CA

Basic Equipment Required

  • None

How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


Precision Rifle

Rinkor Arms offers a in depth look at precision shooting for the civilian and long-range marksman. Our precision class touches on all subtitles of precision shooting without belaboring law enforcement concepts of sniper craft not applicable to civilian shooting. Techniques and concepts discussed have applications both in bench shooting marksmanship as well as hunting at distance. This class is a two day course with the first day focusing on fundamentals, zero and scope adjustment, range estimation, as well as; internal, external and terminal ballistics. Curriculum by author Ryan Cleckner, DOPE (data on previous engagements) note books and data books are supplied in the class as resources for our students. Other topics include: training on range finders and short cut formulas for accurate range discovery and adjustment, aerodynamic stability, understanding the effects of weather on ballistics, positional shooting, shot correction, equipment selection and much more.

$ 450 .00

** Rinkor Arms Management has the right to request more basic instruction prior to enrollment in higher levels of training. **

Upcoming Dates

2024 Courses (TBD)

Basic Equipment Required



How To Sign Up

  1. Please note class and date you wish to take
  2. Email us (Click Here) to inquire about application, training opportunities and open classes
  3. Come into the Rinkor Arms store location and speak to our training manager to:
  • Confirm Class
  • Check Requirements
  • Complete Registration
  • Pay

All course registration must be completed in store


10% off store wide on all products when purchasing a Rinkor Arms Firearm Training Course

Our Training Team

Course Senior Instructor

Sgt. Mike Numainville, TCCC / CRSO

Course Instructor

Brian Thomson, TCCC / RSO

Course Instructor

Robert Scott Glover, RSO