New Gun Owners & Safety Planning
Building Confidence, Capability, & Responsible Ownership.
Stepping into the world of firearms shouldn't feel intimidating. Whether you just bought your first firearm or you are simply trying to figure out where to start, C2 provides a calm, pressure-free foundation for responsible ownership.
Elena S.
Olympic Shooting Coach
Houston, TX
"Whether you are looking for private instruction or seeking a formal nationally certified class program, C2 who you should trust with your firearms training. "
Wesley Peterson
Missoula, MT
"He will meet you where you are, whether you are opening a firearm case for the first time, or you are a seasoned shooting range customer looking to improve and learn more."
Jordan Willard
Anaconda, MT
"I cannot think of anyone better that Christopher and Shannon to advocate for the 2nd Amendment and responsible firearm ownership for families."
Early Training & Purchase Guidance
Learn Before You Buy.
Master What You Own.
You do not need to own a firearm to start training with us. If you are unsure what platform or caliber you want to shoot or carry, Chris provides Pre-Purchase Guidance. We will help you test different options on the range to determine exactly what fits your hands, lifestyle, and goals before you spend your money.
Once you have your hardware, our entry-level courses break down the essential mechanics:
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Safe Handling & Operation:
Learning how to safely load, unload, and operate the action of your specific firearm. -
Early Marksmanship:
Establishing a proper stance, grip, and trigger press without the pressure of a crowded range. -
Cleaning & Maintenance:
Hands-on instruction to properly disassemble, clean, oil, and reassemble your firearm so it functions flawlessly when you need it.
Gun Safety Seminar
About once a month, Chris hosts a local class covering the basics of gun safety in Alberton, Montana. Sign up for details on the next one.
Personalized Home Gun
Safety & Secure Storage
Responsibility Begins Off the Range
Buying a firearm is only the first step; securing it in your home is the most critical one. C2FFST offers specialized, hands-on safety consulting to ensure your firearms are completely secure from unauthorized access, while remaining safely accessible to you.
We don't just give you advice and leave you to figure it out. Chris provides comprehensive, start-to-finish storage services:
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Consultations:
We evaluate your home, lifestyle, and specific firearms to recommend the exact safes and locking mechanisms you need. -
Purchasing Assistance:
We help you navigate the market to order reliable, high-quality storage solutions without overspending on gimmicks. -
Delivery & Installation:
Hands-on assistance with installing heavy home safes, securing personal vehicle lockboxes, and setting up reliable transport locks.
How It Works
For gun owner services outside of NRA courses and 1-on-1 coaching, like safe purchase and installation assistance, personal safety planning, and early gun handling, please contact Christ either by email or phone call.
Step 1: Submit an Application
Fill out the application below. We require a minimum of one week's notice to properly schedule and prepare.
Step 2: Review & Confirmation
Chris will personally review your application. Once approved, he'll reach out to confirm details and dates.
Step 3: Secure with Payment
After your dates are confirmed, payment is sent to officially lock in your services.
NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program
Gun safety is a household responsibility. C2FFST proudly offers the nationally recognized NRA Eddie Eagle program. This curriculum is not about teaching kids how to shoot. It is a strict accident prevention program designed to teach children exactly what to do if they ever encounter an unsecured firearm: Stop. Don't touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.
Western Montana Firearms
& Gun Safety Training Expert
Approachable & Hands-On
Your goals are our aim. Proper gun handling is a mindset. We replace intense, drill-sergeant pressure with patient, comfortable firearm instruction so you can learn at your own pace. Safe is fun.
Professonal Training
From mastering the fundamentals to advanced Concealed Carry (CCW) and Defensive courses, our professional curriculum is designed to do two things: make new shooters confident, and make confident shooters great.
Personalized Safety Planning
We help build comprehensive, custom safety plans to protect homes and families. From the right safes and locks to secure ordering and installation, we ensure your firearms are used & stored responsibly.
Already A Gun Owner?
Just Looking to Improve Your Aim?
Professional, ego-free instruction that meets you where you are. Our services are structured into three pathways to get you the exact caliber of training needed to reach your goals.
New Gun Owner & Safety FAQs
"I'm completely new to firearms and very intimidated. Do I have to shoot a gun at the monthly safety seminar?
No. The monthly Gun Safety Seminar in Alberton is completely classroom-based. There is no live-fire shooting, and absolutely no live ammunition is allowed in the building. It is a calm, sterile environment designed specifically to teach you the universal rules of firearm safety, basic operation, and storage principles without the noise or pressure of a firing line.
"What is the difference between the Safety Seminar and Foundational Training?"
The Gun Safety Seminar is a classroom lecture focused on theory, safety rules, and responsible ownership. Our Foundational Training takes place on the range or in a 1-on-1 setting. Foundational Training is hands-on: we teach you how to physically rack a slide, load a magazine, clean the action, and shoot accurately.
"I inherited a firearm and have no idea how it works or if it is safe. Can you help?"
Yes, this is very common. You can book a 1-on-1 Pre-Purchase / Guidance session. Chris will personally inspect the firearm to ensure it is mechanically safe to operate. He will then walk you through how to properly unload, clean, and store that specific model, and can take you on the range to teach you how to shoot it safely.
"Do you sell the home safes you install?"
C2 is not a retail safe dealer, which means we aren't trying to upsell you on inventory we need to move. Instead, we offer objective, expert consulting. We evaluate your home and lifestyle, recommend the exact safes or lockboxes that fit your needs, help you navigate the market to purchase the right one, and then physically assist with the delivery and installation.
"I have small children at home. How can I keep a defensive firearm accessible but secure?"
This is the most critical balance a gun owner must strike. Through our Home Safety Consulting, Chris will help you strategically place rapid-access biometric or mechanical lockboxes that allow you to reach your firearm in seconds, while remaining 100% inaccessible to children. Furthermore, we highly recommend enrolling your family in the NRA Eddie Eagle accident prevention program.
"What is the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program? Will my kids be handling firearms?"
No. The Eddie Eagle program does not teach children how to shoot or handle firearms, and it does not make value judgments about guns. It is strictly an accident prevention curriculum. It teaches young children exactly what to do if they ever find an unsecured firearm at a friend's house or on the street: Stop. Don't touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.