Theatrical Weapons Training Course
Theatrical Weapons Training - 2 Days (£295)
24-25 June 2026 - Ashford , Kent
More dates coming soon - or get a group together and contact us to book dates that suit you!
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.

