Tactics And Training
Advanced Performance Shooting – Waynesville, MO
Elite tactical training and purpose-built gear from a seasoned instructor
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Waynesville, Missouri
Advanced Performance Shooting ( operates from a fully dedicated training facility in Waynesville, Missouri, conveniently accessible off I-44. Founded and led by Jim Shanahan, a retired Army drill sergeant, Army Marksmanship Unit tryout candidate, and instructor to DoD Special Reaction Teams, the program carries deep operational roots paired with competitive shooting pedigree. APS offers a wide spectrum of training: foundational CCW and self-defense classes, advanced pistol, rifle, and shotgun instruction, and custom-designed courses for public safety or organizational needs. Their staff hold credentials including NRA, USCCA, Rangemaster, Green Ops, and TRADOC certifications. For shooters seeking repeatable performance under stress, the High Output Pistol course drills fundamentals under time pressure, while High Output Advanced Carbine/Pistol introduces dynamic shooting drillsshots on the move, vehicle-based engagement, and atypical shooting positions. Jim also runs a casual but structured Training Group that offers one-on-one coaching with brief, focused range drillsdesigned to maintain skill without breaking the bank. Their training philosophy is rooted in realism and continual improvement: I have had the opportunity to train with Jim several times His training has been very safe and all levels of shooters are welcome. In addition to training, APS manufactures high-quality Protective Services holsters. These Kydex holstersfrom appendix (Elrod) to outside-the-waistband and vehicle-mounted rigsare built with no-compromise retention, concealability, and comfort, each engraved with make, model, date, and the builders signature, backed by a lifetime warranty. To explore current offerings or schedule a session, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!