Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Carson Guns & Training – Carson City, NV
Veteran-led, simulator-rich firearms instruction and retail under one roof
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Carson City, Nevada
Carson Guns & Training ( is a family-owned firearms retailer and instruction center in Carson City, Nevada, founded on a commitment to responsible gun ownership and education. With a leadership team wrapped in practical experienceled by Randall Brooks, an NRA Training Counselor and Chief Range Safety Officerthe facility equips students at all levels with safety, skill, and teaching credentials. What sets them apart is their learning ecosystem. Classes run the gamut from basic handgun orientationspart virtual on their high-definition shooting simulator, part live-fireto Nevada CCW training, instructor certification tracks, and advanced NRA-level courses including pistol, rifle, shotgun, and personal protection in and outside the home. Their signature TEAMTENX monthly training days offer CCW permit holders the chance to practice presentations, engage multiple targets, and shoot under stressall in a controlled, coaching-rich setting. Instructor strength runs deep: Randall Brooks is backed by a roster of experienced coach-instructors including John and Cat Orfield, Chris Norfolk, Tony Parisi, Eddy Solorio, Charlie, and retired Sheriffs Deputy Jason Gaultall certified NRA and USCCA instructors with specialties spanning competitive shooting, womens training, reloading, and simulation-based learning. One Yelp reviewer captured the atmosphere: Small business with a great heart and professional spirit! Knowledgeable staff and excellent educators. Their standards go above and beyond the state requirements. To view course schedules or begin instruction, 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!