Theatrical Weapons Training - 2 Days (£295)
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Our 2 day course delivered by ex-British Army infantry instructors covers the following:
- Learn fundamental weapon safety principles and UK on-set legal considerations
- Identify and understand different on set weapons and ammunition types
- Safe pistol and rifle handling- Normal Safety Precautions, loading, unloading, firing drills
- Correct use of cover and safe firing techniques from cover positions
- Safe rifle to pistol transition drills
- Controlled tactical movement with pistol and rifle
- How to portray realistic character behaviour under varying roles and stress conditions
- Build competence and confidence through practical, scenario-based exercises
- Opportunities to take professional photos and build your showreel.
All equipment, lunch, tea/coffee is provided during the course.
Why book with us:
✅ Become weapons-competent, not just costume-ready – Learn fundamental weapon safety, UK on-set legal requirements, and how to handle pistols and rifles correctly and confidently.
✅ Train like productions expect you to perform – Practise NSPs, loading, unloading, firing drills, tactical movement, and realistic rifle-to-pistol transitions in controlled, scenario-based exercises.
✅ Deliver authentic on-screen performance – Portray believable armed roles under stress, use cover correctly, and move with purpose -the details that make you stand out to stunt teams and directors.
✅ Understand the kit, not just carry it – Identify different on-set weapons and ammunition types so you look and behave like someone who truly knows what they’re holding.
✅ Increase your upgrade potential – Weapons-trained Artistes are far more likely to be selected for featured, tactical, or action-driven roles on major productions.
✅ Build real confidence – Gain hands-on experience in a professional, safety-focused environment designed to raise your competence and credibility on set.
✅ Just turn up ready to train – All equipment, plus lunch and refreshments, are provided — so you can focus entirely on levelling up your skills.
Specialist Training
Frontline Film Advisors delivers specialist training services designed for film, television, and production environments where authenticity, safety, and operational credibility matter.
Our programmes go far beyond standard on-set instruction. We provide structured, scenario-based training tailored to the specific demands of your production, cast, and crew.
At the core of our offering is theatrical weapons handling training, delivered with a strict emphasis on safety, discipline, and realism. We ensure performers and supporting personnel understand correct handling procedures, movement discipline, and on-camera authenticity - while maintaining full compliance with production safety standards and risk protocols.
Alongside weapons training, we design bespoke development packages that can include leadership and command training, preparation for hostile or high-pressure environments, and immersive role-specific conditioning. Whether your production requires military realism, security services authenticity, or credible crisis response behaviour, we build training that matches your narrative needs.
Every programme is adapted to the production context-scaled appropriately for feature films, high-end television, or long-form series work. We also support production teams with advisory input to ensure continuity between training, performance, and on-set execution.
The result is simple: safer sets, more credible performances, and a higher standard of realism on screen.