// Safety First Firearms
30+ Years Of Firearms Experience
Meet Your Instructor
Dan Graber is a Marine Corps Veteran with over 30+ years of firearms experience and 1000's of student taught.
Dan served as a Military Police officer and was also a Marine Corps Marksmanship Coach. Upon leaving the Marine Corps he was a NYC Police Officer briefly before being hired by the second largest police department in New Jersey where he served as a Police academy firearms Instructor. Dan was trained by the FBI as a Pistol, Shotgun, Tactical Rifle, and Submachine Instructor. He's also Instructor certified in NY and NJ. Upon retirement from Police Service Dan took additional training and is a NRA certified Pistol, Shotgun and Personal protection inside the home Instructor. Dan also holds the certification as NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.
We offer a customized and personable approach to firearms training.
“Born to Protect”
In todays world, there are a lot of different options when trying to choose the right firearms instructors.Why choose us?We are lifelong learners and experienced firearms instructors with a passion for teaching.
Intro To Pistol Training
- Safety, Handling + Storage
- Ammunition Knowledge
- Marksmanship Fundamentals
- Situational Awareness
- Firearm Laws
Defensive/Advanced Pistol Training
- Custom/Private and Group Lessons
- Concealment + Holster Techniques
- Mental Preparedness
- Reloading Under Stress
- Immediate Action Drills
Intro To Rifle/Intro To Shotgun
- Custom/Private and Group Lessons Available
- Basic Rifle/Shotgun Instruction
- Ammunition Knowledge
- Fundamentals of Shooting
“advanced class”
ccw/ptc qualification and use of force in New jersey
Use of Force (NJ)
Use of Force written / practical
Holstering techniques
Drawing from concealment
Magazine changes
Qualification on approved course of fire
When successfully completed, you will receive:
Letter of training
Notorized qualification sheet with written and practical scores
What you will need:
Understand how to load / unload make clear safe and empty while keeping muzzle in safe direction AND Finger off trigger
Understand the fundamentals of marksmanship
NJ Firearms ID Card
200 factory rounds of ammo
An appropriate holster either IWB or OWB ( NO SERPA BLACKHAWK Holsters)
A concealment garment
class is approximately 4 hours
Customer Reviews
"Dan was an amazing instructor! I highly recommend this class. He was super patient and really focused on helping me get better. I am definitely feeling more confident now. He went over things I would of never of guessed were relevant. I had a fantastic learning experience. Dan's the best hands down!"
- Jim
"Dan was terrific! I now have the confidence that I wanted and needed. He was genuinely instructing for the overall well-being of me and my family. He also helped me understand the heart of the law regarding my home and defending it. I would strongly recommend the more personal training he offers."
- Dean
"Took a new firearms owners class with Safety first. Wow! Couldn’t be happier with the course and instruction. The instructor Danny was very well-versed patient and extremely knowledgeable in all the aspects we went over. From Safety to home defense and safe handling. When we got to the fundamentals of marksmanship I was extremely impressed with the manner in which he explained in great detail the fundamentals. We then followed up with with a awesome range session where I was able to put into practical application the lessons learned. Thank you for the great day of training."
- Harry
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