SHOOTING PROGRAM
by Range Arts
You got your licence. Let's go shooting. Seven levels across Handgun, Carbine, and Shotgun.
Start where you are.
The Down Range Shooting Program is live-fire instruction for people who want to actually learn — not just pull a trigger. Every course follows the same principle: build the right habits first, then build speed.
Courses run at Down Range Sports, Mississauga's premiere shooting range, and are open to non-members.
Small classes. Experienced instructors. Three disciplines. Structured levels. A clear path from your first live round to confident, capable shooting.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The next available courses are:
May 19 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 1
May 20 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 2
May 24 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 1
May 25 - 7:40 PM - Carbine Lvl 1
May 26 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 2
May 27 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 3 (Holster)
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Yes, all participants must hold the appropriate licence, PAL or RPAL. If you need to apply for a licence please see our Get Licensed section for more information.
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No, the course fee will grant entry to the range for the course.
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Rentals are available for the duration of the course and require the use of range ammunition. If you own your own equipment, you're welcome to bring it and use your own ammunition.
Firearms — $25 per course
Gear (where required) — $15 per courseAmmunition:
.22 — 200 rounds — $32
9mm — 200 rounds — $92Down Range members with rental packages do not need to rent separately.
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Please see the detailed qualifications. If you are uncertain you have the required skills for a course please contact us.
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If you don’t see a course on our schedule, contact us to let us know you’re waiting for it.
Courses
Handgun · Carbine · Shotgun
Lvl 01 — Building the Foundation
Safe handling, equipment literacy, and the fundamentals of accuracy — all in a single session. You'll move from dry practice to live fire and finish with the Bill Drill as your first speed-accuracy benchmark.
2 hrs range time · $175 · No prerequisites
Lvl 02 — Run the Gun
2 hrs range time · $175 · Prerequisite: Lvl 01 or equivalent
Malfunctions happen. Magazines run dry. Level 02 builds your response to both — clearance procedures and reload mechanics trained as automatic reactions before any draw work begins.
Lvl 03 — Draw & Deploy
2 hrs range time · $175 · Prerequisite: Lvl 02 or equivalent
Lvl 01 and Lvl 02 come together under light pressure. Handgun students earn their holster draw certification. Carbine and shotgun students work from the sling and build snap shooting fundamentals.
HHE — Handgun Holster Checkout
20 minutes · no cost for Down Range Members
Prior holster training may qualify you for a checkout in place of the full Level 03 course.
Lvls 04-07 — Deploying Soon
Special Events
We have several exciting new workshops and clinics on the horizon. Coming soon: Women Only Fundamentals, a dedicated space for women to build confidence and core skills in a supportive environment; Injured Shooter: One-Handed Operations, designed for shooters managing a physical limitation who want to continue participating safely and effectively; and Team Shooting Fundamentals, for those looking to develop coordination and communication on the range with a partner or group.
Details and registration for each will be available shortly — stay tuned.
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Book Upcoming Courses
May 19 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 1
May 20 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 2
May 24 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 1
May 25 - 7:40 PM - Carbine Lvl 1
May 26 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 2
May 27 - 7:40 PM - Handgun Lvl 3 (Holster)